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If that's the future, I'll take an architectually stimulating (and resource wasting) old school structure anyday.
Ya know, the BOA Tower under construction in NYC is an example of style and environmentally correct function. It's too bad that the concept of style is lost on the dowdy, plain mindset of the typical PNW environmentalist. If the movement had some sex appeal, it'd go mainstream in a heartbeat.
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that's not exactly what I was implying. You can have an environmentally advanced building, and still have great design...there was a proposal by the Rose Quarter (can't remember the name of the project) that was stunning. The John Ross, Casey, and Metropolitan are also pretty good looking buildings, but also highly environmentally friendly.
I personally think though, as we are approaching a new level of environmental awareness, both worldwide, as well as how interacting in our daily environment affect us, that you will see more purpose driven design, than design for designs sake...
Example, the Portland Building was built to be a showcase in architectural style. Love it or hate it, it wouldn't get built today. Nobody thought about the inside, how the employees that have to work in the building are affected by super small windows, tiny hallways, and bunker like settings.