We must select a smaller number of standard designs .. and conduct our mass building programs using only these designs over the course of, say, five years .. and if no better designs turn up, then continue in the same way for the next five years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Standardizing designs for mass construction ensures efficiency over a set period.
- In plain terms
- Pick a few standard plans and build them for years without changing.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency in design speeds up large-scale building projects.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is standardization always better?
- How long is too long to stick to a plan?
Another view
Rigidity might stifle innovation or adapt to local needs.
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