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This should be an interesting experience....I an a huge advocate of the manipulation of traditional design and materiality into a modern formal context. "Sustainability" is a concept that i wish to more clearly define for myself. what does it really mean? is it about environmental conservation, social progression, or is it truly about marketing and sales?? In this studio I am interested in exploring the interaction of civic architecture and green architecture, hopefully utilizing an efficient grid shell.....This grid shell experience will be a stretch for my design sensibilities, however i think that it will also be a great learning experience