A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes.

I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially conscious. They are more demanding in terms of environment and how that environment contributes to their life.

You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down Chicago's Michigan Avenue. But in a bad city you take a cab just to go around the corner.

When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that I succeeded.