ARCH 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter wk 5: Tribalism, Radiant City, Le Corbusier
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Tribalism- individualized community- one small group of people with similar interests that keep to themselves. Cosmopolitanism- shared interest-- essentially sense of community and togetherness in a single group that acts towards the benefit of the entire society. Even in today"s groups when solomon thinks of communities, thinks of all the communities he isn"t a part of (ie even communities are secluded from themselves) Western spaces are dedicated but occupied informally and we do what we want. Arab spaces are informal/dynamic but very formal in the way activities are conducted. Architects think of building as pieces of art-- we design the whole thing-- thinks it should be admired. Design a city of monuments that doesn"t think of what people/the city needs and doesn"t foster community. Sustainability in it of itself isn"t sustainable-- need to design things that are also fun (people are making sacrifices b/c not enjoyable, just sustainable-- ie prius)
