I hate to inform Mr. Gonser, AIA that all architecture is "directly IN nature", and we all "live directly IN nature". Humankind is what it is today because we developed with a close relationship to the natural environment. Our whole sole and psyche is tied to the natural environment. Architecture can aid in that relationship. I did not know that these blogs were so political. We are either old hippies or capitalist to Mr. Gonser. I hope the economy picks up in California so Mr. Gonser is happy again. Meanwhile you can stop and smell the flowers - they are just as sweet and beautiful now as they were in the 60s. Or move to Hong Kong.
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Edward Cazayoux FAIA
Principal/architect
EnvironMental Design
Breaux Bridge LA
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