The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The general architect here has no scruples, no ambitions.
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A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. It's not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it.Helmut Jahn
Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it's not just a physical idea, it's also an intellectual one.
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Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.
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I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially conscious. They are more demanding in terms of environment and how that environment contributes to their life.
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Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.
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In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition.
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