Anthropology and architecture share a relationship as they study the nature of human beings and their cultural development. Anthropology studies the culture and society of humans and how they organize themselves, while architecture studies how humans build their environments and how they interact with the built environment. Anthropology also studies how humans use architecture to create meaning and to express their cultural values. Architecture is influenced by culture, and in turn, shapes and reflects cultural practices and beliefs. Anthropologists and architects collaborate to design and build structures that incorporate cultural practices, beliefs, and values, and to create spaces that foster social interaction and cultural exchange. Therefore, the relationship between architecture and anthropology is critical in understanding the relationship between people and their built environment.
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