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4 | Altius Architecture architecture or sustainable building, which is very much in demand.” So, a question arises as to what exactly did the company have to alter? How did it change its practices in order to facilitate in- creased demand? The answer, surprisingly, is nothing. “We haven’t changed anything,” af- firms Smith. “Modern architecture has al- ways been about sustainability.” Therein lies the fundamental perspec- tive which has taken society some time to grasp, but Smith may assert true understand- ing is still elusive. Many continue to associ- ate modernity with an architectural style as opposed to what it actually represents. Form is said to follow function, and in this regard, quality architecture assesses how a finished structure will function in its respective site, in its respective environment taking into ac- count, the views, the thermal variances, the natural formations and a plethora of other practical concerns not the least of which is how the client actually lives. Different cli- mates, different environments, different needs ultimately effect the design, and in- herent efficiency, of the intended structure. “Modern architecture has always responded