Parks of the 21st Century: Reinvented Landscapes, Reclaimed Territories
There is something about expansive green lawns, towering trees, and sunshine that create a sense…
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Terrible Beauty: Elephant – Human – Ivory
Why has the elephant population of Africa decreased by 40% in the past ten years…
Asian America
Asian Americans have been part of American history dating as far back as the 17th…
How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals About Their Origin, Lives & Diversity
Author and biologist Douglas J. Futuyma takes readers through the evolutionary history of birds in…
Beirut 2020: Diary of the Collapse
Lebanon is a theoretical country, cobbled together from shards of the Ottoman Empire following World…
Sustainable Travel: The Essential Guide to Positive Impact Adventures
“If there’s one question rocking our wanderlust these days, it’s this: is it morally acceptable…
Smells: A Cultural History Of Odours In Early Modern Times
By Mark Orwoll The autumn afternoon could not have been more pleasant. My wife and…
Angkor Wat: Cambodia’s 9th Century Temple Fights to Preserve Its Past
By John Gottberg Anderson Angkor is a city that haunts the imagination. For those of…
The Girl Explorers
By Amanda Morris I love traveling. I love the freedom it gives me to explore…
Architectural Styles – A Visual Guide
By Thomas DeVoss As an architect I often get asked, “What are your architectural…
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT IN NEW YORK’S BOROUGH OF QUEENS
By Mark Orwoll New York’s five boroughs often inspire instantaneous (though not always correct) reactions…
Traveling the World with an Architect’s Eye
Australian Harry Seidler (1923-2006) is revered in the architecture world as an articulate exponent of…
Life Affirming Travel Through the Shadow Lands of Death
The greatest journey in life is the one we all take to the grave. It’s…
Architectural Detailing
Architectural Detailing Review by Thomas DeVoss Architectural Detailing provides an introduction to the basics of drawing…
Avoiding Faux Pas in Asia
Avoiding Faux Pas in Asia By David DeVoss Rules regarding cultural interaction are simple. So…