Challenges of Structure in Today＇s Architectural, Economic and Social Context

The recent establishment of a digital culture and society, together with current financial crisis and urgent energetic and climatic needs, has radically changed the architectural scene from the optimism of some years ago to a situation of uncertainty and huge social demands and challenges. In this context, it is suggested to rethink the role of structure in architecture, such as an enabler, a guide and a catalyst. The purpose of this paper is to present the economic, cultural and social context in which architecture develops nowadays. The method, to suggest a discussion on which role the structure may adopt in the architecture to come. The achievement, to highlight its potential to face current requirements and challenges.

符号生产、关系嵌入与研报经营——券商分析师的行动及其社会嵌入性

在金融市场上,券商分析师角色特殊,他们收集、整理和分析上市公司信息,研判证券市场走势,制作研究报告,为投资者提供专业化投资建议和服务。由于研报使用价值减弱,分析师“做研报”演变为符号生产,“卖研报”嵌入券商与机构投资者、分析师和基金经理的社会关系网络。研报生产经营行动映射出金融与社会关系的结构变迁,表明金融化社会在悄悄兴起,金融嵌入与脱嵌问题再现了金融化社会形成的轨迹,也预示着金融化潜在风险及其根源。