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Take me home, Roman roads
Roman roads of the past Two thousand years ago, all roads led to Rome. Now, thanks to modern data science, they finally do again — this time in high resolution.…
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Sustainable Architect Ronak Roshan on the Politics Behind the Houston Ismaili Center
Roshan’s reflection situates the Houston Ismaili Center within a broader discussion about architecture as diplomacy — where aesthetics, faith, and geopolitics intersect. Her words challenge readers to question whether “green”…
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Lebanon ski resorts and when to escape climate change
Lebanon’s mountain resorts — from Mzaar Ski Resort Faraya to the Cedars of God in Bsharri — offer rare snow in the Middle East, where you can ski by day…
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Ski Japan and skip the cherry blossoms
apan’s winters reveal a quieter magic far from the cherry blossoms — a landscape of deep snow, mountain silence, and steaming hot springs. From Niseko’s legendary powder in Hokkaido to…
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Iran’s holiest city about to run dry as terror chosen over water management
Iran’s second-largest city, Mashhad, is facing an acute water emergency after dam reservoirs feeding the city fell below three percent capacity, according to Iranian state and local media. Officials warn…
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Houston’s Shia Muslim Ismaili center opens amid Texas faith and climate tensions
On November 6, 2025, Houston welcomed its newest civic landmark: the Ismaili Center, Houston, a luminous Shia Muslim complex overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park that merges Islamic art, architecture, and landscape…
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Canaan’s sacred wine and folk worship in the fields
Around the press, the team uncovered dwellings and courtyards that hint at an early village economy. The winemaking enterprise was likely community-based, tied to the cycles of agriculture and celebration.…
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Built to Last: How Michael Shanly Turned Five Economic Crises into Enduring Strengths
Most developers see economic downturns as something to endure. Michael Shanly has consistently seen them as opportunities to strengthen his business for the long term. Across five major crises –…
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A Torus flywheel in the desert and a $200 Million Utah deal to reshape the grid
Utilities from New York to Ontario use flywheel farms to stabilize the grid when wind and solar fluctuate. In space, satellites use flywheel “reaction wheels” to orient themselves without fuel.…
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Inflatable Concrete Houses: What Are They & How Much Do They Cost?
Some small Binishell prototypes have been built for around US $3,500 using sprayed concrete over an inflatable form. Automatic Construction reports shell costs of roughly $10–$30 per square foot for…