Meritopless
Location
CSU 253
Start Date
20-4-2015 2:10 PM
End Date
20-4-2015 3:10 PM
Student's Major
Art
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
James Johnson
Mentor's Email Address
james.johnson@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
College of Arts and Humanities
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Every day high rise buildings are shared in social media and written about in articles. Society in general lauds and trusts the proclaimed benefits of high rise architecture, and their efficiency in terms of land use, environmental impact, and reduction of urban sprawl appear self-evident. My work Meritopless explores the reality of the issues associated with high rise housing in the style of modern architecture. Issues such as higher risk of uncontrollable fire, poor maintenance or construction, environmental impact of the area built upon, prevalence of crime, and isolation from the surrounding community. Should high rise buildings be a goal of communities or the aim of an environmentally friendly urban future? Are the benefits of high rise housing a reality or a farce?
Meritopless
CSU 253
Every day high rise buildings are shared in social media and written about in articles. Society in general lauds and trusts the proclaimed benefits of high rise architecture, and their efficiency in terms of land use, environmental impact, and reduction of urban sprawl appear self-evident. My work Meritopless explores the reality of the issues associated with high rise housing in the style of modern architecture. Issues such as higher risk of uncontrollable fire, poor maintenance or construction, environmental impact of the area built upon, prevalence of crime, and isolation from the surrounding community. Should high rise buildings be a goal of communities or the aim of an environmentally friendly urban future? Are the benefits of high rise housing a reality or a farce?
Recommended Citation
McCann, Luke. "Meritopless." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/oral_session_10/2