Nearly all of the advances in structural and aesthetic innovation is coming from abroad.

Our settlement of land is without regard to the best use of land.

Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind.

Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture.

We find Japan a little more difficult to understand because it has proven its 20th century prowess though the ancient traditions still persist.