MARCH, University of Cincinnati, 2003, Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning : Architecture

Today's world is constantly changing. We build permanently for users whose needs are in seemingly constant flux, and therefore, much of what is built today fails to anticipate later needs, be it programmatic, spatial or otherwise. We build for impermanence in such a permanent way that these structures cannot be taken down once their usefulness is over. In turn, we are left with a landscape of empty buildings people no longer want. By creating an architecture that allows for variation, we then create buildings with longevity. For an ever-changing populace, transportable architecture is a strong alternative to the permanent, inflexible design currently used. It inherently allows for variety in site and duration, two rapidly shifting needs in today's architecture. Sensitivity to flexibility in program and size is also possible. With all of these variables built into one architectural piece, we can then create a highly flexible, exceedingly adaptable and sensitive design.

Committee: Dr. Barry Stedman (Advisor) Subjects: Architecture