What is Architecture? The return

I commented on a piece by Michael Platt the other day looking at the definition of architect.

Since then Steve has commented.

Craig Andera has commented on Michael’s initial post and Michael has responded.

Michael has also added another document.

The chasing of definitions can be a wonderful tool for procrastination and I’m in danger of doing just that so I’m not going to comment anymore. If I ever produce something as wonderful as Sir Christopher Wren (Architect) or as useful as Sir Joseph Bazalgette (Engineer) I’ll be more than happy.

“My definition of an expert in any field is a person who knows enough about what’s really going on to be scared.” P. J. Plauger, Computer Language, March 1983