As of April 15, 2008, there are 76 National Park Service recognized Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs). These Native American tribes have assumed the responsibilities of the State Historic Preservation Officers for their tribal lands. These 76 sovereign governments have

The indigenous nomadic peoples of South Asia - including Baluch, Banjara, Bhil, Charan, Gujar, Jat, and Nandiwalla - have traditionally occupied a unique place within the larger South Asian society. Often subsisting on the outskirts of major society, they have

It is ironic how the question people most ask of me is, "How did you get interested in green building?" is also the most confounding. Being green is not something I suddenly decided to do one day. It is not

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Patrick Blanc overgrows the vertical surfaces of buildings in the most beautiful way. What he creates is far away from any fancy horticultural show, his Vertical Garden could rather be called eco-art, or greener architecture consisting of a variety of

RTCP) was launched in 2001. Since then the RTCP has worked with local communities across 15 programmes in 27 towns and the city of Leeds. Each programme incorporates a 25-year vision for the renaissance of the particular town. An initiative

The City of Sheffield is currently undergoing a period of major development and regeneration. Recognising the opportunities that this offers in terms of achieving high quality urban design, the City Council has put in place measures to embed design in

The Ashford LDF, a spatial planning strategy for the town and its surroundings, has delivered a range of benefits. It has set out a clear plan for development, including the identification of key locations, transport infrastructure requirements, environmental infrastructure and