Accountability as a Matter of Concern

'Epistemology' is ultimately the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion. 


In relation to history and theory in architecture, epistemology could suggest a cross-cultural and historical evolution of architectural styles as seen through the branches of Banister Fletcher's 'The Tree of Architecture'' which originates from five periods (Peruvian, Egyptian, Greek, Assyrian and Chinese and Japanese). 



Accountability as a Matter of Concern:

  • As an act of care and concern in the histories and theories includes all forms of knowledge from every corner of the world.
  • we should acknowledge and question where our knowledge comes from. 

Application: Indigenous Knowledge 

Recent years recent has demonstrated that many indigenous knowledge systems outside of the west have much to offer such as mathematics, sciences and humanities.

I believe that understanding where knowledge is sourced and originated is important within architecture. I believe it acts somewhat as preservation of history despite the fact that often knowledge was changed, twisted or even stolen.



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