Theory of Support

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The most interesting thing to me in the movie was, that it doesn't only talk about public participation, but he developed a theory which is called the ‘Theory of Support’ which undermines the conventional method of approaching architecture by highlighting the significance of offering a framework or support structure that permits user involvement and adaptability.

I share Habraken's belief that people should have a voice in creating their built environment and that architecture should be receptive to the requirements and preferences of its occupants.

The concept of Habraken's Open Building, which distinguishes between a building's permanent structure (the support) and its flexible features that can be altered over time (the infill), is the most insightful thing I learned from the film. With this method, buildings may adapt to changing needs and change over time without needing significant structural modifications.

I like the fact that Habraken in those earlier times thought about affordability and sustainability in architecture. I think that creating buildings with easy-to-modify and adapt designs lowers maintenance and renovation costs, increasing housing accessibility and sustainability over time.