Studio of Sustainable Solutions

03/12/2026

02/22/2026

During this holy month let us reflect on the real, the enduring, and the good. Ramadan Mubarak.

02/09/2026

Thinking about your next house? In today’s crazy world, the time tested courtyard design is experiencing a moment of resurgence for its ecological, beauty, and wellness benefits.

01/29/2026

Courtyards are safe inner sanctums that offer access to light, fresh air, and nature in a protected, curated way. It’s a time tested, low cost design for living that has mental, environmental, and quality of life benefits you just can’t put a price on. Follow me for more divine design principles

01/24/2026

Courtyards are safe inner sanctums that offer access to light, fresh air, and nature in a protected, curated way. It’s a time tested, low cost design for living that has mental, environmental, and quality of life benefits you just can’t put a price on. Would you live in a courtyard house?

10/24/2025

Architecture shapes what we see and how we interact with each other. In an age of AI, misinformation, and division, we need spaces that serve and elevate our humanity more than ever.

11/05/2024

I enjoyed talking to students at Georgetown University in Qatar taking Dr. Magdalena Rostron’s course on writing and culture. We talked about whether GU-Qs building adapted to the culture in Qatar or was an imposed design. They asked many interesting questions and seemed to agree that the architect could have done more to study the material culture and religion of Qatar and design the building accordingly, with consequences on how the students feel while in the building. As these young leaders develop, it’s nice to know they are thinking about and articulating what they value and starting to think about how to reshape their country to align with those values.

07/03/2023

This new design for a courtyard house includes 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 3 courtyards including one with a pool, a gym, an office and sitting room with its own entrance, a maids room, and third living room with rooftop terrace. Could you see yourself living here?

07/03/2023

This new courtyard house design for Qatar includes three enclosed outdoor spaces including a pool, and has a gym, office, several living spaces, 6 bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms.

02/14/2023

Our built environment has serious consequences for how we live. Those who are in it for profit at the cost of human dignity and life should be held accountable.

Vice President Oktay says 131 suspects have been identified as responsible for the collapse of some of the buildings.

02/02/2023

Black History Month: Architect edition featuring famous patron of black architects, Booker T. Washington.