Archive for July 25th, 2009
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Mind-blowing 3D projection on German building created by UrbanScreen
This is probably the most elaborate 3D projection on architecture that I have ever seen. You don’t have to believe me, watch the video called“How it would be, if a house was dreaming” and say your opinion. The conception of this project consistently derives from its underlying architecture – the theoretic conception and visual pattern [...]
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Mind-blowing 3D projection on German building created by UrbanScreen
Thoughtful Creativity : 1FORMTABLE by John Brabham
Designed by British designer John Brabham the 1FORMTABLE is an ambient display of careful design and thoughtful creativity. The table features a section which can house 18 dvd’s, along with an overhang surface top which creates room for snacks and beverages. The elegant curved sections can also hold books, journals or more personal accessories. Now [...]
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Taking Shelving Design to a New Level : Shelf in the Wind
The designer Olivia Bradateanu took design of shelving to new levels with this new design called “Shelf in the Wind”. This design came from the idea : “What if a simple shelf moved with the breeze that enters the front door?” Poetry in design is explored by studying the transformative properties of the wind and [...]
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Canberra Building Electric Car Network
[Electric Cars - stupid looking]
via The Australian.
Canberra is to be the first city in Australia to roll out an infrastructure network that will support electric vehicles. With good reason too! It’s great to see the government taking the initiative on a renewable template we can all look to follow in the coming years. Though it will be interesting to see how many bureaucrats and politicians end up trading in their 6 cylinder Holden Statemans for a more fuel efficient hybrid like the dorky model shown above.
I’m sorry but one can’t help but be slightly cynical. It is stated that power from these sites will be sourced from “renewable energy”. Will the “homes, offices and shopping centres” that house these recharge stations somehow accomodate their power needs? Will they support this? The success here relies on the participation of private enterprise.
It is interesting that the urban situation serving the mobile population remains as the given. What exists isn’t really challenged. The car is continually accomodated, forever growing the energy intensive roads, services and sprawled satellite housing plots. Maintenance is very expensive and uses energy. Trucks use diesel. Lots of it.
I am in support of the idea though. These small gestures can at least provide a template for critique, so the private sector can see or improve on their viability. The network should be up and running in 3 years.
We await more information regarding the network.