In this week's comments update, readers are debating Jack Self's statement that humans are "unlikely to survive this century" without radical changes to housing.
Crisis averted: designing a new housing model for the masses is the most urgent task facing architects today says Self, but not everyone feels the same.
"Just what we need," said Concerned citizen. "Another to join the long list of doomsdayers."
Perpendicular Bisector agreed: "A few years ago the most strident environmental leaders were going on about global warming. This too will pass. The adults in the room will continue to chip away at the problems of today without having to break into a sweat or a panic."
"The current mortgage systems are the single biggest housing problem outside of the third world in my appraisal," replied Sebastian. "People can afford housing ? they just can't afford such condensed massive payments." Christopher had a different suggestion: "Customisable offsite and flexible modular construction are the way forward for volume housing. This need not in any way rule architects out of the equation, but is perhaps a new design vocabulary to to be used and developed upon."
This commenter had a savvy idea:

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