Abstract:
The definitions of Architecture appear to be evolving. The title
Architect and the term Architecture are no longer exclusively defined within
the construction industry. These terms are now associated in several
industries outside the profession of Architecture, including the industries of
Information Technology, Business Finance, and Cosmetics. The multitude
of Architectural terms created within these industries, are evolving at an
increasing and uncontrolled rate. This rate of semantic change appears to be
progressing far more rapidly then the public's ability to absorb, evaluate,
and configure a response to this shift. This phenomenon is largely caused
through the lack of clarity and identity within Architectures definition. This
lack of clarity has now lead to several unforeseen implications within the
profession of Architecture. Therefore, this work presents, 'Has the status of
the profession of Architecture been diminished through the rhetorical
erosion of the definitions of Architect and Architecture?'
