Architectural design is a decision-making process in which we both create our own surroundings and respond to the environment around us. The places we create reveal much about our understanding of, and connection with, our environment. In essence, our buildings and landscapes provide a three-dimensional expression of our conception of the world. Written by Sandra Mallory, 1998
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