A new trend in architecture has emerged – practicality. Architects and designers are creating buildings that cater to the needs and lifestyles of the building occupants. The design focus has shifted away from the elaborate on to the functional; away from a focus on prosperity and towards a sense of social responsibility. It’s called “humanitarian design.”


On July 15, 2010 Function: hosted a webinar entitled “Design with Conscience: Humanitarianism in Architecture.” A panel of experts – including media, designers and industry specialists – focused on this emerging trend of social responsibility in architecture. Discussion included the changing thought process of product specification that has coincided with the new design trend and ways that Building Product Manufacturers (BPMs) can communicate their products correctly to ensure specification in humanitarian design. Conversation also focused on how BPMs can be thought leaders in this trend through providing product educational support for architects and designers on products that would be appropriate for meeting the needs of humanitarian design projects.

 

Watch the webinar here, in four parts.

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