The Universe Is Stranger Than You Think
I write about physics the way Rumi wrote about love — trying to express something almost too vast and beautiful for words, but trying anyway.
Physics Articles
Written for the curious non-specialist — and for physicists who like to see their field from a fresh angle.
Passive House in California: Making Sense of the Standard
Can a building standard designed for German winters work in the land of eternal sunshine? Absolutely — and here's why.
The Architect-Client Relationship: A Guide for First-Time Builders
Commissioning a building is a profound act of trust. Here's how to make the relationship work.
Adaptive Reuse: The Most Sustainable Building Already Exists
The greenest building is the one that's already standing. Here's how we approach adaptive reuse.
Designing With Light: Our Most Important Material
Light isn't just illumination — it's the medium through which we experience space, time, and emotion.
Material Honesty: Letting Wood Be Wood
In an age of synthetic everything, there's quiet power in letting materials express their true nature.
Biophilic Design: Beyond the Trend
Why connecting architecture to nature isn't a fad — it's a return to fundamentals that never should have left.