No phenomenon can be isolated, but has repercussions through every aspect of our lives. We are learning that we are a fundamental part of nature's ecosystems.

Nearly all of the advances in structural and aesthetic innovation is coming from abroad.

In those countries with centuries of a craft tradition behind their building methods, techniques are tightly coordinated under the direction of the architect.

With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly line, standardization for mass consumption.