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Originally Posted by J.OT13
I wouldn't mind more red.
Is charcoal brick cheaper? Traditionally, red brick was cheaper. You'd think charcoal would increase cooling costs (not to mention the heat island effect), which would not be desirable in retail buildings where the landlord often pays the utility bills.
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I don't know about the cost difference between red and charcoal brick, but I don't think cost is why developers favour the latter. I think developers want to be able to market sleek, modern towers to prospective buyers/renters, but don't want to actually spend the money to build quality, modern looking designs. Charcoal brick and the overall use of grey, drab, "cold" finishes is their way of projecting modern sleekness without paying for it.