Ancient building examples: Temple of Amon-Ra Egypt The direction of the building is directed towards the desert horizon, where the sun rises and sets, cleverly using the trajectory…

Light reveals colour and three-dimensional form, while directional plays of light expose the texture of surfaces and materials. These elements are so integral to the appreciation of space…

Toilets     The author describes many of the temple toilets in Kyoto and Nara, and in his opinion the traditional Japanese toilets carry a sense of elegance. I had…