Communal architecture vs modern which one is more sustainable?

Communal architecture was defined by Pietro Belluschi as " a communal art, not produced by a few intellectuals or specialists but by the spontaneous continuing activity of a whole people with a common heritage, acting under a community of experience." Communal architecture is usually seen in developing or third world countries. It is based around the idea that community members come together to combat their need for shelter and protection by building into their natural surroundings. Communal architecture is sustainable because people use local materials and design housing structures depending on their climate, topography, and cultural activity. Some examples of communal architecture include the Anastazi of Mesa Verde, and the Senegal mud houses.

Modern architecture is typically identified by its use of geometric structures, simplicity and lack of excess decorations. Although people continue develop sustainable design in modern architecture, for the most part modern architecture is not sustainable because it is designed for a profit and for people to want to live there not like communal architecture where the native people use the resources and materials that they have at their disposal to enhance their culture and way of life.