Patrick Pittman
What’s in store?
Hopefully better graphics and windows in our department stores. To help, here are a few design cues for shaping smart packaging, signage and service to keep shoppers coming back time after time.
Raw materials
Canada’s architects know its wilds cannot be conquered. Instead, they’re working with the wilderness to create a new structural language, collaborating with nature to build remarkable rural retreats across the country.
Running Ahead
The University of Calgary’s Human Performance Laboratory works with sportswear giants to develop top-of-the-range running products. We head to the lab to see what's next for the running tracks of the future.
Diplomacy
Meet the Philippines' new ambassador to China and find out why sport is so useful to Canadian diplomats.
Americas
San José's new flight, Montréal's crumbling bridge and El Salvador's election. Plus, an interview with the US housing secretary on rebuilding with resilience after Hurricane Sandy in the Americas.
Business
Chopper charters in the frozen north, making cookies for China and radar technology in Canada.
Trouble in paradise
After a difficult post-colonial history, Vanuatu has relied on donor aid while watching neighbours boom. Now, a new Green prime minister is determined to ring the changes and attract new investment.
Business
Mobile banking in Burma, polishing diamonds in Botswana and raising a glass to the whisky industry in Tasmania
Oceania
Qantas makes the interpid trip from Sydney to Santiago and New Zealand tries to fill its "pilot gap".
Expo 66: Start here
Thinking of setting up your own business? Here are three cities that are startup friendly and that could make your life easier.
