The design evolution of inhabited space , spaces that are routinely occupied by humans , is fragmented most of the time . Sure , there is an occasion when the process is not fragmented , especially when it comes to new construction .
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Case in point :
A few years ago , a friend of mine , trying to help me generate additional students for the classes we teach asked his cousin who works for a very large architecture and engineering firm in the new
World Trade Center in New York City , if they would be interested in attending training on integrating security technologies into building design .
His cousin answered something to the effect of , “ No , we leave that up to the client after we turn the building over to them ”. While his cousin ’ s answer was not surprising it was disappointing and frustrating to me .
In essence , everyone stays in their silo and the connection be-
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