Architecture critics evaluate the relationship between a building and its maintenance requirements by considering the level of maintenance that the building requires to remain functional and aesthetically pleasing. They examine how the building materials hold up over time, the quality of the building's construction, and the level of care given to the upkeep of the building. The goal is to determine whether the building was designed not just to look good, but to stand the test of time and be relatively easy or economical to maintain. Critics also evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of maintenance strategies, such as the use of sustainable materials that require less maintenance over time. In general, architecture critics look for buildings that strike a balance between form and function, where maintenance considerations have been taken into account from the outset of the design process.
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