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

Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

When I work, I work very hard. When I don't work, I have to do something where my endeavor can totally take me off what I do professionally, like sailing. It takes all your attention.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

Working is actually a pleasure. It's just very time-consuming. It's a way of life. I find that I can work when I travel and work when I run. There is nothing like, on a rainy day, to work.