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That's relevant but it's definitely not the whole problem. As the article shows, lots of architectural ugliness isn't cost-saving at all. It costs extra and ma
by mcnamaratw 6y ago
That's relevant but it's definitely not the whole problem.
As the article shows, lots of architectural ugliness isn't cost-saving at all. It costs extra and makes the buildings less usable
http://news.mit.edu/2008/sponge-book-1007 http://news.mit.edu/2008/sponge-book-1007
Sometimes it costs a lot extra and is much less usable. https://thetech.com/2010/03/19/statasuit-v130-n14 https://thetech.com/2010/03/19/statasuit-v130-n14
- ooobit2 6y agoSweet Jesus. That sponge building is hideous. Reminds me a bit of the State Farm campus in Tempe, AZ. When I first walked there at night, I thought, Wow, this is gorgeous. And then I went during the day, and was blinded at every turn. All glass buildings are a nightmare.