buildup
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I would add Monde!!
Forbidden or not it will become storage. Whether it happens now or in four or five years from now, it will happen.
glass balconies let everyone see people's stuff which can look messy - whereas brick/concrete would hide clutter and give an overall neater appearance if designed correctly. I personally don't understand the appeal of glass buildings but I don't expect the trend to die any time soon.
enhance the enjoyment of the inhabitants.
Is there any point having balconies if one is not allowed to keep there the normal accoutrements that make them useful and pleasant? The point of balconies is not to look attractive to passersby but rather to enhance the enjoyment of the inhabitants.
Is this not a version of the same appearances first mindset that has banned the healthy and ecologically sound practice of hanging out the laundry in suburban backyards?
Good architects can successfully make these spaces look good on a building, great architects can go further and make them an attractive feature of a building.
That's quite a matter of fact way of saying it. Maybe you could give some supporting examples if you're going to state a thesis.