The use of the term architecture in reference to any job title other than the traditional ‘architect’ used to confuse me greatly. In reading just the beginning of ‘Network Fever’ i now understand its use and larger implications. When broken down to its simplest description, a building, or piece of architecture, is a system of spaces that is organized to be of use to its occupants. The more complex the architecture becomes, the more important clear and proper organization is necessary in order for it to be used and occupied efficiently. The field of computers, networks and the internet revolve around the same principals; they deal with spaces and the organization of. The architecture of [computer] networks are actually far more complex than buildings and therefore require a far superior [architectural] design.

The ideas discussed in the article revolving around the city as an information network in which people exist and take part is of great interest to me. Over the past year I have been getting more and more interested in the function of current cities and the need for change in the coming future.