The appearance of cities has been changed by modern buildings. The government  should ensure that all the new buildings are built in traditional styles in order to protect the cultural identity of cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Skyscrapers are sprouting out in groups in the metropolises across China. And one frequent  topic of discussion is that whether government should take measures to ensure that the  new buildings are built in traditional styles so as to preserve the cultural identity of cities.  It's crucial to preserve our cultural identity in the present age of globalization. But I do not think it's appropriate to construct all new buildings in traditional styles.

Convincing arguments can be made for not returning back to traditional building styles.  The mankind has made extraordinary progress in the accumulation of knowledge and the development of technical innovations. Novel conceptions of design are available to  ensure that newly constructed buildings are more stable, more convenient and  comfortable for the inhabitants. Moreover, as the competition between real estate  dealers becomes increasing stiff, the shape and dimensions of the skyscrapers depend entirely on the necessity of offering tenants apartments and offices that  please them. Buildings in the same style (traditional style) will greatly limit our choice.  And it's also notable that government meddling often leads to reduction of market  efficiency and contagion of corruption. So in my opinion, if we want to preserve the traditional style of buildings, we should not turn to government for help, nor should we force every building to be constructed in traditional style.

Admittedly, preserving our culture identity is crucial in the present age of globalization.  Culture heritages, whether it be tangible such as time-honored houses, or intangible such as rites, rituals and traditional building styles, should all be preserved and passed on to our descendents. Traditional styles of building have been tested and constantly improved by our ancestors for the past 2000 years. Many complicate designs are  missing in the modern buildings. We can learn a lot from our forefathers.

It's undeniable that the design of modern buildings should absorb some traditional styles. But we should not reject contemporary design conceptions, nor should we seek to force all new buildings to be built in traditional styles. Buildings should be built for the  good of its inhabitants.