Why would you need one? Do we need referendums in software for usability?

No, we do not. We test with users and accommodate their needs and wants. That architects have strayed away from this is crazy.

So the theory is that the entire profession of architects is against constructing buildings people actually want? Or that times have changed and we lack the environment and infrastructure to achieve what we once could do.

It's not a theory in EU at least. It's a fact.

You think it's some arcane knowledge to make buildings beautiful? It's not. They're still occasionally made this way like I said.

They just don't want to do it.