The Landscapes of Life: A Memoir Paperback – March 20, 2026

This is the compelling narrative of a young man's rise from a poverty-stricken family to become a distinguished academic, world-renowned researcher and author. After studying at Harvard College and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, he becomes involved in the design and production of several architectural projects of theoretical importance during a transformative period in modern architecture's spatial, typological and theoretical development.Following this work, he travels to Israel to resume architectural study and research, eventually achieving a professorship and becoming the dean of a world-renowned faculty of architecture and environmental design.The international world of academic research soon becomes the setting for a period of remarkable creativity. In an age of emerging technologies, he and his wife develop the knowledge and skills to become important contributors to the global research field of design thinking known as Design Cognition and Computation. Their work helps shape the evolution of this field and demonstrates its practical implications not only for environmental design but also for a wide range of related knowledge-based professional domainsThe creative legacy of their research and numerous publications continues through the work of their daughters who have become prominent figures in their respective fields and are internationally recognized for their contributions and publications.This volume will be of interest to designers, educators, researchers, managers and practitioners across a broad range of disciplines, including design, architecture, engineering, urban design, planning, project management and cultural research. Read more