Is building less—and transforming more—the only future of architecture?

"We must now add Accomodatio (adaptability) to Vitruvius’s classic formulation of Firmitas, Utilitas, and Venustas as the lodestar of architectural distinction. As we begin to consider a century’s worth of built square-footage at the end of its useful life, we must turn our attention to the legacy of mid-to-late 20th century buildings whose floor plates, envelopes, and technical systems never anticipated a climate crisis the dimensions of which we have only begun to understand. Let’s focus on the revitalization of this carbon-intensive inheritance!"

Matt Noblett, Partner