I was, of course, aware that the computer has altered how many professions do their work, but I did not realize the extent of its affect on architects. The NY Times describes how computers are creating a Renaissance of sorts in the field of architecture. It is not only the ability to quickly communicate with suppliers and to cut down on paperwork, but to actually spark the creation of designs beyond the usual right angles and boxes. Architect Greg Lynn says: “Before computers, you’d start designing using shapes of cubes. Now I can start with something like a handkerchief, an object that doesn’t have strong inside and outside boundaries or much closed volume.” That is a superb example of how software can remove barriers to facilitate the creative process.