the+purposes+of+architecture

Architecture first appeared as a need for protection. Basically, architecture's main purpose was first thought of as builing a shelter, but as time went by other elements appeared. Not only did people need a safe place, they also needed a structure that could withstand changing temperatures, storms and any weather. On the other hand, the other aspect that they had to take in consideration was society and its influence on a building. So, as time passed by the purposes of architecture changed because people's needs changed constantly. Nowadays, architecture is not only considered a shelter, but a sum of many different aspects that influence the building so that it can provide a suitable place for people to be in, or use. That is why currently people create built environments of such elaborateness, and also because architecture's purposes are very complex.