Meritopless

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