Many of Sir James Stirling's designs incorporated large glass areas. This works well in the climate of Britain. You folks are lucky in that you do not have to spend a lot on HVAC/refrigeration, or at least that is what I gather.
However, what is not generally reported on is that many great works of architecture leak like a sieve.
I personally believe that thermal and moisture control is a vital part of architecture. There are those in denial of this.