Chaos on the Roads on August 14, 2021If we count the number of deaths caused by Corona Virus since its outbreak, and the number of deaths by road accidents during the same period, the latter will surpass the former. The difference between the two calamities is that deaths by road accidents are treated as a routine matter, while deaths by the Virus […]
Urban planning in the time of austerity on May 5, 2021Many official and semi-official buildings boast capacity beyond their requirements. Others enjoy a grandiose appearance that is in stark contrast to the country’s depressing economic situation. Thus, a substantial amount of public taxes could be saved if planners and designers kept austerity in mind. When designing public buildings, grandeur is preferred over simplicity and high-sounding […]