Do we need architecture?

As we sit here at what hopefully will be the end of the great recession I thought I would post about the necessity of architecture.  After all, buildings can get built without architects.  Spaces can be filled without interior designers.  Will there be a place for the design talents in the post-recession economy?

To all those that feel design talent is a fading art I give you the following video.

Note:  You must watch it full screen.