Proposed changes must walk a fine line between economic reality and protectiveness.
"...This balance is about to dissipate. Commentators reactions ranged from praise for the buildings departments work, to a strong stance against any and all compromises-cum-shortcuts... the task force must consider the ramifications of its choices. Its conclusions may affect underwriting standards as well as FAR calculations. Code amendments may also constrain architectural expression. James Howie, a senior associate of Perkins Eastman Architects and Task Force member, argues otherwise, that an architecture of 'safety and assurance' is a creative opportunity. 'All codes are words. Architects have been able to interpret them... with exciting forms and without compromising any of the requirements. Will new requirements add to their vocabulary? I would say yes,' he says."
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