Architecture and Where You Live: Why Building Design Matters

Design and Structure Affect Mood

It is proven that the structure in which you live affects your mood, which in turn changes your perspective on life and how you experience almost everything you do within that building. For example, studies show that a building with little natural light can cause depression and irritability in people who spend most of their time inside it.

Lack of light can make you sleep all day instead of studying, working or spending time with friends. A building that receives lots of sunlight can help you start each day feeling refreshed and optimistic. A structure that encourages group interaction through public spaces promotes social connections, whereas a building that separates people into individual cells may seem unpleasant and cold.

Architecture Can Promote Sustainable Development

We cannot continue living as if tomorrow doesn't exist, especially in how we use resources because tomorrow will come and we need to protect resources for future generations. In the past, little attention was paid to how buildings interact with the environment or the damage they cause. As a young person, you are an environmental advocate and have the opportunity to influence how we impact our habitat by choosing a home carefully designed with sustainability in mind.

For example, choosing an energy-efficient building will reduce your electricity consumption, saving money and reducing dependence on finite fossil fuel sources. Living in a building with commercial enterprises means you won't have to travel by transport to buy groceries or get needed services, as they are right next to your place of residence. This reduces air and noise pollution levels while increasing effective use of space inside the building.

Architecture and Design Are Public Art

When architecture and design are done well, they offer everyone the chance to enjoy free public art every time you walk past or enter a building. Art is an important part of a fulfilling life, and when you literally live in a work of art, it's impossible not to feel more fulfilled each day. It’s like visiting a museum every day, appreciating the beauty of everyday things.

Conclusion

You may be tempted to simply pick any place to live when you first move out of your parents' home, but if you take some time to consider the overall concept of where you're moving into, you'll be more satisfied with your choice in the long run.