Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it's not just a physical idea, it's also an intellectual one.
Helmut JahnMost architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too reflective or doesn't let enough light in. However, the use of a certain type of glass might change the comfort level.
Helmut JahnIt's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result?
Helmut JahnThe American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.
Helmut Jahn