my answers... 1. divided lights help keep costs down by getting the glass in more manageable sizes and being able to replace smaller panes when things go wrong.

my answers... 1. divided lights help keep costs down by getting the glass in more manageable sizes and being able to replace smaller panes when things go wrong. 2. Yes they are an abomination. 3. These faux finishes keep costs down by removing the need to make perfectly flat untextured surfaces. Some believe that wood texture over other choices won't shock the consumer. 4. We should be using more recycled materials the bigger issue is that the color choices tend towards black or diarrhea. The way I see society has to maintain a certain amount of continuity to maintain momentum. The original article seems to touch on this need but I think spend too much time developing a more conplex and less true perspective on the issue.