Terran;

From, or pertaining to the Earth

This site looks to demonstrate how landscape and ecology provide a framework for new patterns of urbanization and development which can effectively respond to global challenges of changing climates, food security, water scarcity, and other critical issues of a systemic nature.  Topics such as infrastructure, water management, food security, and urban growth in developing nations are visited, with input from the domains of policy, research, and practice. It provides a platform to showcase both personal and professional work.

Why TERRAN?

The concept of being Terran is informed by the view of Earth from space, a perspective which reveals the ultimate context for life on a planet which sails through an infinite and mostly empty cosmic ocean.   Being 'Terran' evokes a planetary worldview which communicates the common cause of human civilization with all other life on Earth.

From a design standpoint, a Terran perspective eliminates the false dichotomy between humans and their environment, revealing culture and technology as facets of nature rather than entirely disparate phenomena.  This planetary worldview provides a more holistic architecture for thinking about problems. Removing constraints of social constructions in jurisdictional boundaries and cultural conflicts that can be counter-productive when thinking about serious problems which do not respect borders, but require effective solutions.