Gluck is concerned that the word “responsible” has become a synonym for something good. “Responsible just means taking the least amount of time and risk,” he says. “With this approach, the cost is often so far beyond the project’s actual value that in the end, the project is irresponsible.” Since 1972, [the firm] has worked directly with the variables of time and risk. From conception to closeout, these designers provide cutting-edge architectural solutions without the cost overruns typical of a multiple-source construction approach.