Re-using existing structures is very sustainable. It allows us to create something that provides delight out of a very ordinary object.

It's a tremendous design challenge just to meet the needs of our clients and make effective use of public funds. But we still try to do something more, look for just one or two places in each project where we can make something sparkle. Sometimes it doesn't even have to cost money -- it can be more natural light or the interplay of different materials.

Housing or day care should be more than just a roof over somebody's head. Dismal, dreary spaces are oppressive. Light and connections with the outside make us feel better. We believe everybody deserves them. I don't think it's any more complicated than that.

We know this is a big win. For us it was a big game. Saint Martin's really took it to us up there.

That's a big one. I think that game means a lot to us as a group because it kind of makes a statement and it proves to us we can play with anyone.

We need to bounce back and not panic. (SPU) beat us tonight, but I don't think every night they'd beat us. It's really important for us to bounce back. These two games are huge.