Buildings reside in the landscape.
They do not move, but display surprising patience.
The simplicity of their elements: concrete, wood, steel, glass
Introduce us each day to the landscape.
Outgrowths of the landscape, They shape human affairs.

We find a wild array of uses for our buildings!
In these structures, we make and share meals, sit up late reading by small lights,
argue and whisper by turns,
make decisions concerning corporate budgets, or government policy.
Fall down laughing.
In other rooms, voices grow quiet
or hurry toward the voice of a crying child.
Wait for the arrival of visitors.
In darkened rooms we couple and uncouple,
we sleep.

- Alden Borders