I think the best architecture comes from a synthesis of all the elements that separately comprise a building: the structure that holds it up; the services that allow it to function; its ecology; the quality of natural light; the symbolism of the form; the relationship of the building to the skyline or the streetscape; and, perhaps most importantly, the client's vision and the user's needs.
"The camera is not just a tool; it's an extension of the filmmaker's vision."
The forest doesn't need us, but we need the forest—this truth should guide every decision we make in forestry.