The Future of US Pavilion was built to celebrate SG50, Singapore’s 50th year of independence in 2015. It demonstrated the power of parametric computing from concept to completion. The pavilion’s exterior skin consists of infinite variations made possible by mass customization and direct digital manufacturing. The Future of US Exhibition Pavilion Singapore is a city of…

Touchless technologies promote safety through social distancing. However, such technologies do not satisfy human desire for interaction with people, places, and things. As these technologies proliferate, will they cause sensory deprivation? Touchless technologies for access control While channel surfing cable TV the other day, I hit a channel where an angry resident was railing against…

Self-driving cars will make on-site parking spaces obsolete causing major disruption to commercial and multi-family residential real estate. As services such as Uber and Lyft embrace self-driving cars, auto ownership will decline, and passengers will demand more curb space for drop-off and pick-up. Paradigm shift in auto ownership Ever wondered why auto ownership became so…

In absence of proactive local regulations, self-driving cars will exploit city streets for commercial use. These vehicles will offer dining, retail, entertainment, and other services to passengers without paying commercial rent. They will redefine city life, disrupt real estate industry and reduce investments in public infrastructure. Self-driving cars Self-driving cars are here…

A recently published book — Mimamsa Diary: Reflections on Memorable Architecture — will be available for free for five days only from November 22nd to 26th on Amazon’s web site. Mimamsa Diary is a collection of short essays on memorable architecture. It is a wonderful introduction to the world of…

A simple act of fetching water on a hot Sunny day becomes a delightful architectural experience at the stepped well of Adalaj in India. This stepped well was built by Mohammed Begda in 1499 AD and has become a wonderful place of refuge for weary travelers. Greetings from Adalaj, India. …

Gum Road is an online e-commerce portal that helps creators sell their products such as eBooks, Photographs, artwork, memberships, courses etc. They take a small cut of every sale. There are no monthly fees or expensive setup fees. It is worth trying if you have never tried it before. Go…

When people think about India, they think of the Taj Mahal and the colonial capital of New Delhi. But there are countless other places of historical, religious and majestic significance. Bhavnagar is one such place on the western coast of Gujarat State in India. It offers rich history, shoreline and…

San Francisco is known for its cultural, financial, and commercial significance. It is a popular tourist destination. The city is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets, and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco has 44 billionaires, most of whom made their fortunes in the tech industry. …