Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Architecture: The Future of Our External Environments

Grand Ring by Sou Fujimoto at Osaka Kansai 2025

Architecture at the Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 was an experience brimming with creativity and innovation. This visit left a mark on my understanding of how spaces can profoundly impact us, both individually and collectively. It also affirmed my view on how spatial design can support human health and the earth. I am delighted with this […]

“Water in Japanese Gardens” Talk at the Jay Heritage Center

"Water in Japanese Gardens" Talk at the Jay Heritage Center

PED’s Takaya Kurimoto gave a talk on “Water in Japanese Gardens” at the Jay Heritage Center for the annual meeting of the Japan Society of Fairfield County (JSFC). Water has been one of the most important elements of Japanese gardens. Even Japanese “dry” gardens have imaginary water. It is the catalyst for taking people to […]

Our Talk at Shofuso on the Japanese Time-Space Concept & Mindfulness

Our Talk at Shofuso on the Japanese Time-Space Concept & Mindfulness

Takaya Kurimoto and Yoko Kawai of PED had the pleasure to give an online live talk at Shofuso, a Japanese house with a garden, hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. Our talk examined how the concept of Michiyuki, traveling or procession in Japanese, could help us be aware of the present moment. […]

Creative & Healthy Ways to Use Your Home to Work at Home

Choose your primary work station to fit the nature of your work.

Do you work at home and feel stressed and enprisoned? Your home should help you. I’d like to share some tips on how you could use it in creative ways to stay well while working at home. I learned these tips over the years from two resources. One is my research on teleworkers and their […]

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