Daniel Brents, FAIA

Daniel Brents is a worldwide traveler whose distinguished careers as architect, urban planner, and award-winning fine artist have taken him across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

 

Among the top 2–3% of U.S. architects recognized as Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), he is also:

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• Member, American Institute of Certified Planners

• Master of Architecture & Urban Design

• Recipient of numerous First Place painting awards

• Author of The Luck of Don Carlos

 

Having lived as an expatriate in Hong Kong and Paris, Brents brings rare depth to his reflections on culture, risk, and global change.
His insights are practical, humorous, and deeply human — helping readers avoid embarrassing cross-cultural mistakes while enriching their understanding of the world.