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The planet is entering an age of climate change, the Anthropocene, caused by humanities fixation on infinite growth and consumerism. A widespread collaborative effort is the only way to reduce architecture’s impact on the planet as growing economies call for larger, taller buildings.1 Architect’s must uphold their ethical obligations to humanity and right the wrongs of past buildings.

 

The private sector is morally ill equipped to procure effective building for the community and environment because it does not provide them with the short-term benefits of increased productivity and profits.2 

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The architect must become the coordinator of a much more complex system of procurement that boycotts the traditional methodologies of design and construct, and novation, to put society before profit.3 

 

Direct communication between the architect, government, ethical investors and community gives all parties more agency and cuts out the middlemen that drive up prices to line their own pockets.4

 

The government must assume its role as head of state and regulatory body, to work closely with the community and design team to build low income housing, public amenities and future proof our cities.5