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Sunday Video: Why So Many New Buildings Are Covered in Rectangles

By Stephen Fesler - October 24, 2021
Sunday Video: Why So Many New Buildings Are Covered in Rectangles

Vox explores why so many new buildings seem to prominently feature rectangular panels as exterior cladding.

Stephen Fesler
Stephen Fesler

Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He has written for The Urbanist since 2014.

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