If you read the work of Christopher Alexander you will notice he is proposing a much leaner method for building. For example: start by marking the position of

If you read the work of Christopher Alexander you will notice he is proposing a much leaner method for building. For example: start by marking the position of the front door on the property and lay out the living room with sticks and wire so you can decide where you want to look at while sitting on your couch. And I believe he was right. Building lean can be done but does not fit in the 'architectual way'.