The new directions that I am looking at revolve around the idea of simulation. My last post looked at how construction and fabrication technologies are used to simulate the elements of building construction and use. In entertainment design the elements of space are a means to a different end – the simulation of experience. As [...]
July 14, 2009
I was intrigued by a recent post over at archiCentral about a vertical park design by Mexico’s Jorge Hernandez de la Garza. I have seen several other ideas over the years for vertical farms but this particular proposal got me thinking that the idea is gaining traction – a park to be sure, but with farming woven [...]
July 5, 2009
ArchDaily had a recent story on this new iPhone application. Since I’m a bit of an iPhone nut I had to give it a try. On launch you are greeted with a main screen with a feature image, which is then followed by a thumbnail layout of notable buildings. The buildings then have location and direction [...]
August 21, 2009