I think the controller issue was just me; for as good as I am with computers, the number of random issues that tend to crop up that I have to solve is simply amazing. (I blame Windows, I guess.")
The one thing I would suggest to help with the theme is have the building look different when it is operational vs abandoned. Like I said, I tried hitting the time button but nothing appeared to happen. Wasn't sure if that was because I wasn't in the right place to hit the button or I just didn't notice the difference.