Exciting Trends In Architecture

"Recent trends are driving American design: the post-Sept. 11 security concerns and a return to nesting, an aging population that is shedding possessions in favor of ambiance, increased awareness of building-wide energy conservation, the use of exterior components for interior applications, and the movement of suburbanites into emerging inner-city loft districts.And building costs may remain stable, thanks to better coordination between experts in architecture, engineering, security, landscape, interiors and construction."