1. Cost: elaborate ornamentation can significantly increase the cost of construction, and may not always be justifiable within the budget constraints.
2. Time-consuming: intricate ornamentation requires a high level of craftsmanship, skill and time that is not always justified in the era of fast building technology.
3. Compatibility with modern materials: some traditional ornaments and details can be problematic when applied to modern materials, especially when different expansion coefficients, structural properties, and weathering features are involved.
4. Functionality: ornamental elements are often added without considering their functional requirements, which can negatively affect the building’s performance and user experience.
5. Sustainability: elaborate ornamentation can have environmental impacts beyond its construction, as more materials are used and transported.
6. Resistance to change: modernist's architects rejected ornamentation as a relic of the past, which may hinder the acceptance and adoption of new styles that incorporate ornamental elements.
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