space revolution

[andrew82]

As more employees use - piece of junk - and emails there is less need for office space, and the space needed requires a new design process, i.e. Space for computers and cables, etc, and maybe more open plan. Retail is affected by cyber-shops and the music and movie industry is affected by easily downloaded, free options.

How does this effect the way we design buildings and spaces? Will architecture simply become a 'container' for technology and the function of the building have less importance? Will people start isolating themselves from others? Should architects and designers begin a new architectural era with technology in mind?

Face-to-face interaction still is [and will always be] important and instead of designing ‘containers’ for technology, architecture needs to adapt to these changes and respond by encouraging both the use of technology and human interaction simultaneously.

ANYONE HAS A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT? I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN OTHER WORKS RELEVANT TO THE ABOVE

[WHY_me]

Long ago, man dwelled in caves, yet, his dwelling was not what we can call in the realms of "Architecture".
Not long ago, man sat and prayed in cathedrals. Cathedrals, that any history book would swear as being the "prime" in aesthetic tastes.
Now, man sits (wherever it is.. yes with his cofee mug) with his gadgets and shuts out on the outside world. Or is it really so?
Noway! There is interaction.And it has increased manny times over. What nobody could have dreamt of in the fourteenth centruy.
So what is it that has changed?
Time has changed
Countries have changed
Barries broken
Resources have changed
Technology has changed
MAN HAS CHANGED ..and hence ARCHITECTURE HAS CHANGED
For after all who is it for?