This is a book conceived in the ever-widening realm of design practice and education. It is premised on the belief that the forces of globalization that have affected design practice for decades have, in recent years, manifest themselves in design education as well. Consequently, it brings authors, practitioners, and educators together from 10 countries across six continents. They each offer an overview of the socio-cultural and economic factors that affect the built environment in their particular region of the world. They discuss how the practices of architecture, interior design, planning,...