Lin thinks bridge building is the toughest task in civil engineering, and requires consideration of both environmental and engineering principles, including practicability of getting the job done, cost, appearance, view, and maintenance.
林同棪認為，蓋橋是土木工程最難的一項，設計一座橋樑得把環境與工程所有因素，包括施工、造價、美觀、未來的維修保養等，都作一綜合考量。