Element: Earth
Concept: Grounded, permanent, foundational
Read: Heavy base, horizontal massing, material weight.
Earth as substance and stored potential. The Energy Corridor as Houston’s ground source of power.
Element: Water
Concept: Flow, adaptation, movement
Read: Open plan, shaded transitions, strong indoor–outdoor continuity.
Greek water philosophy meets Houston’s bayou system logic.
Element: Air
Concept: Light, openness, breath
Read: High ceilings, cross-ventilation, porous circulation.
Air as intellect. NASA Airspace as innovation, flight, and clarity.
Element: Fire
Concept: Heat, energy, transformation
Read: Sun-driven massing, bold geometry, strong light–shadow contrast.
Fire as creation. Space City Sun as Houston’s intensity and forward energy.
