In April, the world watched sadly as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burnt for hours. Like millions of people, I felt saddened but also thought of Egypt's lost architectural heritage.
From freezing icy, to melting sandy environments, humans inhabit most of the terrestrial spots on Earth. Let us take a tour around the world to examine different houses.
The idea of living under water among sea creatures has always been my childhood fantasy. However, when I try to hold my breath underwater I would, as any normal person, suffocate, but not the Bajaus.
London is one of the most famous cities and a bright example of sustainability.
A place named the Crooked Forest would sound as a perfect setting for a fairytale; however, it is in fact a non-fictional place in western Poland.
There is no doubt that food is an important part of any culture; in many ways, people express their heritage through food.
The advent of aviation enabled us to discover a long-hidden treasure of ancient civilization; we mean the amazing Nazca Lines.
Are there people who are still unaffected by the developments that have occurred over the past centuries? The answer is “yes”!
Unlike many legendary stories the origins of which have been lost, we know when and where the story of the Lost City of Atlantis first appeared.
Architecture has always been a reflection of the evolution of not only mankind and human nature, but also of science and technology.
We all have different jobs that impact our societies differently, bur have you ever thought what it would be like if you have a job that mainly aims at protecting and conserving nature?
I visited Japan in 2001 on a scientific mission; after going through my visit's program, I was surprised to see sleeping cabins to use during working hours!