Publications

After two decades of exploration and experimentation, land-form architecture, characterized by the smooth and literal merging of site form to built form, has reached an apparent impasse. Its predominant expression to date has been horizontal, with emphasis on connectivity, continuity, and the dis... MORE

Bathrooms are contested spaces that are not immune to current political agendas. Bathroom access, and its use as a political tool, are inextricably tied to the passage of nondiscrimination laws. Throughout history, the presence or absence of appropriate toilet facilities has served as the stronge... MORE

Update (June 2020): In the wake of recent events, protests, and a united outcry for justice around #BlackLivesMatter, author Tyler Cukar has revisited "Orchestrated Urbanism" and added an Author's Update to the research paper. American cities are at a critical moment as urban cores are being r... MORE

Education has changed. Whether in K-12 schools or in universities, the pedagogical landscape is currently witnessing fundamental shifts in our understanding of how students learn, what it is they need to be taught, and what role schools should serve, in order to meet the needs of the modern econo... MORE

Water covers more than 71% of the Earth's surface, but less than 1% is fresh and suitable for human use. Water is the key to life and a critical element of healthy, vibrant communities. Sources of fresh water, such as rivers, streams, and aquifers, throughout the world are under stress partly due... MORE