Beijing+Architecture+EF

BEIJING ARCHITECTURE: __Why is research on this general phenomenon of interest?__

The issue regarding architecture and green design, particularly in Beijing, is of great interest when considering the implications for not only the global environment, but also global economies and the future of living within a world that has limited resources. The population will not be shrinking anytime soon, and space is not expanding. Thus, solving issues of green and sustainable design is of great general interest, not only for the greater population, but also in considering implementation and feasibility. Right now, the resource crisis and need for growth and expansion within Beijing seems an acceleration of what is to come in the world at large as resources become scarce and we are forced to really stick to alternative energy and structures to survive as a society.

From a particularly STS perspective, it is an interesting case because it has many different social factors at play with several key players. It also brings in questions of who really knows best for these issues, who is chosen for which projects and garners the funding needed to do research into these issues. Also, to whom are the sustainable architecture and buildings made available?

__Questions for the Young:__


 * Are you interested in green building? What brought you into this profession and were you expecting to interface with issues of green building when you first began your path to architecture?


 * How do you feel about the new green buildings that are being built in Beijing? Do you think they are appropriate for the population and for the areas in which they are placed? What would you have done differently?

__Questions for the Old:__


 * How do you feel about the new generation of architects and how do you think they are prepared for the issues of sustainable building and scarcity of resources in the future?


 * How has the architecture business and profession changed throughout the years that you have been involved? Where do you see it going?

[|http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/07/06/red_chinas_green_buildings#6]