February 2012
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Why has the meltdown in architecture caused its study be called the “English major of the new millennium?”
The economy, obviously, plays a large part. But the roots of the today’s struggle run much deeper, and it is our belief that the profession is undergoing radical structural change. Architects who ignore this will become irrelevant.
The practice of architecture, in its most...
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How Much Would it Cost to build the Death Star? →
We began by looking at how big the Death Star is. The first one is reported to be 140km in diameter and it sure looks like it’s made of steel. But how much steel? We decided to model the Death Star as having a similar density in steel as a modern warship. After all, they’re both essentially floating weapons platforms so that seems reasonable.
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“Design is a means toward accomplishing the end goals of serving markets and...”
– Thomas F. Schutte (via lifeonfoot)
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Purdue Researchers Greg Hunt and Christian Krupke:... →
insectlove:
“The United States is losing about one-third of its honey bee hives each year, according to Greg Hunt, a Purdue professor of behavioral genetics, honey bee specialist and co-author of the findings. Hunt said no one factor is to blame, though scientists believe that others such as mites and insecticides are all working against the bees, which are important for pollinating food crops...
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Morph My City Challenge →
The Greenfield Prize is calling on innovators (including students, university teams and startups) from around the world to come up with a plan for an entirely new neighbourhood.
The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize. We encourage interdisciplinary teams, although it is not a formal entry condition.
The 2040 Prize gives you the chance to unleash your imagination and transform an...
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Norma Sklarek, FAIA, 1928-2012 →
Visionary architect Norma Merrick Sklarek died last week, Monday, February 6th. She was a pioneer in the field.
Norma Sklarek was the first African American woman to:
graduate with an architecture degree from Columbia University in 1950
become a licensed architect in New York and California
be elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture (FAIA)
form her own firm,...
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Adaptation: 'Roof Gardens Urged as Solution to... →
plantedcity:
From e360:
A panel formed to study solutions to increased flooding in Singapore has urged the government to require green roofs on new and retrofitted buildings. The 12-member panel, which was created after torrential rains caused flash flooding across eastern and central Singapore last year, said improved weather modeling and infrastructure improvements are needed to handle a...
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Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhoods: Shoppers and... →
irishboyinlondon:
Interesting short case study by Sustrans that highlights how a lack of detailed local travel information can lead to retailers being misinformed about how their customers reach their shops.
Sustrans found that most traders greatly overestimated how many of their customers use cars and underestimated how many walked, cycled or used public transport.
Worth reading!
Over ten...
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