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As she moved into the development phase, Maya encountered the "hidden world" of architecture: zoning and building codes . Following Segal's emphasis on technical rigor, she realized her original glass walls wouldn't meet local thermal efficiency standards. Rather than seeing this as a creative roadblock, she used it as a catalyst to design a unique double-skin facade that not only met the code but also significantly reduced the building's energy footprint—proving that "protecting the design" often means mastering the rules that govern it. The design is beautiful, but the contract is