Is the city concept wrong with human nature? Vertical vs horizontal scaling — Personal thoughts.
"I always think about moving to the countryside, a summer house, or to any village to live to the end."
You might heard this cliche but it is our deepest instinctive thoughts. Because, I believe cities kill creativity and corrupt human biology, directly affecting our health.
Living in apartments feels disrespectful to humanity.
The city, often seen as a pinnacle of human achievement, paradoxically stands as a testament to our detachment from the natural world.
Living in small spaces, relying on fake light, and not having enough plants and trees around us can make our lives feel out of sync with what our bodies naturally need. This way of living is very different from the healthy, balanced life that’s best for our bodies.
Why do we still stick to vertical scaling instead of horizontal?
Even, though I’m not a fan of tract housing (it often feels artificial by its maze-like design), at least we can use this instead of multiple skyscrapers.
I hope the next generation of architects, and city planners will use horizontal scaling and will build beautiful, nature-oriented housing.
We do not need more cities.
While I’m finalizing my article, I want to lighten the current generation’s housing issue. This is a worldwide problem. Housing is a simple human need. I believe we should be able to build simple but liveable houses at lower costs. The young generation struggles to rent or buy houses. The core issue of this I believe is vertical scaling.
Ironically, even as I discuss these issues, I live in an apartment. 🙂
Thank you for reading!
