5.28.Japan-6-detail-c Canvas Print

Japan 6: Detail (c) Highlights Relevant to the Sustainable Design:

History should not repeat itself for human sustainability on earth.

The sobering memorial for the Hiroshima atom bombing includes one of the only buildings that was left standing. Near the drawing of the building, I sketched the outline of a bottle that was twisted from the massive heat of the atomic impact. Nuclear power may earn an ongoing place in the greater mix of our American energy portfolio, but hopefully we do not need to resort to using it as a weapon again.

We should remember to split atoms for utility power versus political power. Pressure will continue to mount to meet growing energy needs in America, and natural gas may start to replace coal-fired power plants. While natural gas power has fewer emissions than coal, the CO2 output is still high. The "not in my backyard" syndrome may prevent the construction of new nuclear power plants, especially after the devastating meltdown a...

I am pleased to share these graphics as well as the drawings from my travels around the world over the past three decades. The ink sketches are all from field observations drawn on fold-out sketch books, most of which are about seven feet long. Given that there are thousands of images in the numerous drawing books, I hope that you enjoy the work that I have included here from Asia, Eastern Europe, North America, Central America, and many other places. In many cases, the drawings document design and innovation that are not landmarks. Overall, I enjoy seeing and celebrating the extraordinary in the ordinary. About the illustrator and author: Charlie Szoradi is an architect, inventor, and sustainability professional. He is passionate...