Twenty thousand years ago, there was NO design. Our ancestors lived in natural caves, tents made of mammoth furs, or leaf houses. They were their own designers. It was their privilege to decide how to plan, construct, and live.

Then, at some point, people started to give this power to those who were experienced and talented. When Imhotep's name was first carved on Djoser's step pyramid, "Architecture" was also named in our history.

I view architecture as a privilege and a tool. I firmly believe future architects will have a deeper integration into our society. Architecture is never an independent subject. It is the common set of natural science, social science, and humanities. It grows from the development of other subjects, and that is my vision for future architecture. We could quantify circulation, lighting, and space organization through mathematical models. We could calculate in detail the carbon footprint as a result of advanced computer science and material science. Renderings will be significantly boosted by image-generative AIs.

I view the future role of architects as the integrators of resources. We are not the power; we are the direction. We can sum up all human technologies and decide how to make a positive impact.

The fundamental question is: with so many tools in our toolbox, how are we going to make positive changes to the community, city, country, and world?

Standing at the crossroads of technology and humanity, I wish to seek answers.