Theorising Contemporary Architectural Trends in Response to Twenty-First-Century Global Transformations (2000–2025)
Over the past few decades, architecture has been profoundly reshaped by unprecedented global transformations, including climate change, pandemics, natural disasters, escalating carbon emissions, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. These forces have challenged traditional architectural thinking and raised critical questions about the preparedness of architects to design resilient buildings and cities. This study positions architecture within this evolving context and argues that a lack of comprehensive theoretical grounding limits the discipline’s ability to respond effectively to contemporary challenges. Conceptual Foundations of Architectural Theorization The paper begins by establishing a clear conceptual framework through an in-depth literature review. It defines and distinguishes between the notions of architectural trend , contemporary architectural trend , and theorization . By clarifying these foundational terms, the research sets the intellectual groundwork necess...