How architectural designs have been altered to accommodate global warming and the ever-changing environment.

Currently, our environment has been shaped in large by human activity (National Geographic Society, 2023). Following the industrial revolution's technological advancements, pollution introduced by those advancements has already caused a significant negative impact. The construction industry currently contributes to 38% of all greenhouse gasses (World Business Council for Sustainability Development). While there are measures in place to lessen greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable, are designs evolving so they can appropriately react to this ever-changing environment?

This issue is relevant because designers impact construction projects. Therefore, it is the duty of designers to modify standards, influence projects and adjust the construction sector. While new laws and regulations are being implemented to promote sustainability, what steps are designers adopting to address the harm that has occurred?

The purpose of this paper is to determine if construction designers are adapting plans to account for the extremes that are happening now and will happen in the future. The research papers main aim is to gather information and viewpoints from industry professionals to determine whether they comprehend the effects of global warming, whether the extremes that will occur are considered throughout the design stage, and whether this research paper will persuade other designers in the construction industry to take these issues into consideration.

To gather information and opinions from those in the construction industry, a mixed methods approach and the constructive worldview has been employed. Surveys, case studies, and interviews has been used to collect data to gather professional’s opinions and whether the construction industry are aware and accommodating extremities in their designs.

In conclusion, designers are aware of the effects caused by the ever-changing environment but don’t design to accommodate them. An increase in education based on the matter would be beneficial as well as developing standardised designs to accommodate the extremities.