Entries by Bijan

Building Underground

Studies show that underground-shelters are more cost-efficient in climates that have significant temperature fluctuation and low humidity, like central and eastern regions in Iran. Earth temperatures vary much less than air temperatures in these areas, which means the earth can absorb extra heat from the house in hot hours or insulate the house to maintain […]

A Cool Day On the Road

Off the southern coasts of Iran, there is a strait bordered by the sea on one side and mountains on the other. A narrow road leading towards this strait encounters the formidable and majestic Mountain, locally referred to as the Mountain of God. Although this mountain lies in the middle of my annual travel route, […]

Nothing Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Perfectly

Multipassionate people are those who find value in just about everything. They enjoy being around people and learn from them. There is never enough time in the day to fit in all their interests. They are creative, wanting to try new things, always looking for challenges. Multi passionate person are those who are so vibrant […]

Blues, music at its best

Summertime Song by Janis Joplin Summertime, time, timeChild, the living’s easyFish are jumping outAnd the cotton, LordCotton’s high, Lord so high Your daddy’s richAnd your ma is so good-looking, babyShe’s a-looking good nowHush, baby, baby, baby, baby, babyNo, no, no, no, don’t you cry, don’t you cry One of these morningsYou’re gonna rise, rise up […]