The author made some good points but focused solely on the outside appearance of the home. Another critical aspect of architecture is the layout and use of inte

The author made some good points but focused solely on the outside appearance of the home. Another critical aspect of architecture is the layout and use of interior space - a point where many beloved designs - such as colonial - have weaknesses. For example, long hallways. McMansions seem to be designed from the inside out, which is almost a given for an overtly modern (Bauhaus) style, then a traditional skin applied.