Control is the wrong word. The practice is very much about sharing, and, in any creative practice, some individuals, whether partners or directors, are much closer to certain projects than I could ever be.
The project ultimately succeeded because we had the good fortune of working with a progressive owner that was determined to advance these principles in New York City. Environmental sustainability is a product of that holistic way of thinking.
Architects have a vital role as advocates of sustainable solutions.
In Britain the idea one could go from blue-collar beginnings to the university was so far out, it was quite unthinkable.
It is not a sealed building. It delivers a lot of fresh air -- 40 times the amount of fresh air. That is good in terms of carbon emissions. It is also good in terms of energy.
My mission is to create a structure that is sensitive to the culture and climate of its place.
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