Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

Architect Kunlé Adeyemi on building better water cities using local resources and materials.

Beautiful story by Conrad Tambour.

Sharing one of my favourite works by Oliver Jeffers. I’m moved by the children’s voices as they read the story and play in the background. To learn more about Mr. Jeffers, visit here.

“Once we realize the extraordinary power we have to compose our lives, we’ll move from passive, conditioned thinking to being co-creators of our fate.” ~ Jason Silva

Slope, curve and horizontal dovetailing. The design and construction of Bell Rock Lighthouse (Angus, Scotland) is absolutely fascinating. Built by engineer Robert Stevenson from 1807-1810, it stands as the “world’s oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse.” On the bucket list to see!

CBC Radio’s “The Current” with Anna Maria Tremonti: Alternative Classroom Design Could be the Key to Better Learning.
Podcast Link

For more information on CBC Radio’s By Design series, click here.

(Thanks Rob for sharing!)

“It’s the attempt to exhaustively survey a place that isn’t there.” ~ M. John Harrison on Worldbuilding

Gina McCarthy on climate change and bringing science into people’s homes.

I’ve always been fascinated by miniature houses. After watching Doyle’s explanation of his work, I think my pleasure derives from the process of constructing a narrative for the characters and their setting. Doyle invites the participant to escape from their world and into his art. Brilliant! Cool Hunting Video: Thomas Doyle from Cool Hunting on Vimeo.

Elora Hardy’s desire to create a new way of building.