"Architecture is the tip of the iceberg"

Research news - Architecture clearly reflects societal developments. Prof. Stephan Trüby explains in an interview how financial markets influence the shape of bank buildings and what the impact of digitalization on individual architectural elements is. As a professor for Architectural and Cultural Theory, can you tell us about the relationship between these two fields? Stephan Trüby: Architecture is probably the most complex cultural technology that humankind has produced. Properly understanding architecture requires precise consideration of the context in which a building has taken shape. Political, economic, artistic considerations all play a role, as do science and technology. Architects are faced with the daunting challenge of acting to create buildings in the context of this broad spectrum. In your current research project you're investigating the influence of the economy on architecture.