Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Better architectural design can serve as a model for improving government efficiency and function.
- In plain terms
- Good building design might help government work better.
- What can you take from it?
- Design principles can improve organizational function.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can physical space influence behavior?
- How does structure affect function?
Another view
Government efficiency depends on many factors beyond physical structure.
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