Buildings are not just practical places to be safe, warm and contained. In the majority of cases, they are also a statement, whether that is a personal one that says something about who you are, or a corporate one, suggesting a certain level of success or even a certain commitment to looking after the planet.
Today, it is not what we populate our buildings with that informs their style, but it is instead the building itself that will give people a certain perception of a person or company. As such, whilst the likes of decorative glass windows may seem like a costly addition to a building, it may actually ensure that less attention needs to be placed on ornamental decoration and that, instead, the cost of fabricating a building can be effectively reduced by allowing you to spend far less on interior design.