Amen to Linda's posting! This is also true for library architecture! Two prime
examples come to mind; the triangular building for the downtown main branch of
the Tucson, Arizona, Public Library, and our own underground addition here at
ASU. The triangular monstrosity (it has black stripes!) was built with only
enough additional space to accomodate the administration's offices, not more
space for books (how can you fit books into angular corners?).
  Our underground addition was obviously built by architects from the East
Coast who have little or no appreciation for our monsoon season here. The
drains are in the back of the courtyard and are UPHILL! When the monsoon rains
hit, the courtyard promptly floods, and one has to wade over to the stairs.
  As a result, I feel that one has to ride herd on architects at all times!
 
Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
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