the loneliness of a long distant future - dilemmas of contemporary architecture

The author takes the reader into regions that are witnessing catastrophic changes. he recalls the initial concerns of modern architecture, of bringing about social transformation through design. having witnessed the growing disorder in these regions, he argues for the need to engage architecture as a solution. in these essays, romi khosla redefines the broader social concerns of architecture. he argues for new architectural ideals while accepting the need for ethic-free haute couture designer buildings.