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    • Mike LuceyM Offline
      Mike Lucey
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      What interests me most about the FACIT crew is that they are a D&B firm. I think there is a lot of merit in these types of firms as they are able to see the job through from start to finish and of course include the client in each step along the way.

      They must also develop good solid practical construction methods as it would not be the case of the designer just 'getting it right' on paper. In this case the fabricator would most definitely have his say on what works for him on site. The video also seems to get this message across quite well, this is what I read into areas anyway.

      From what I gather these types of firms are common place in Scandinavia but again this does not surprise me as those guys often lead the way in many areas.

      I suppose the only drawback for the client, if it could be construed as a drawback, is that a particular D&B firm might only concentrate on producing a particular design style range. But again, this could leave things open to various D&B firms offering a variety of design 'style' solutions. Everyone is not on the same hymn book, so to speak πŸ˜‰

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      • soloS Offline
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        • Mike LuceyM Offline
          Mike Lucey
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          Wouldn't like those at all Pete. I like to eat eggs, not sit in them πŸ˜„

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          • Mike LuceyM Offline
            Mike Lucey
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            The GoCar concept by AS Design is a clever design but probably will never see the light of day.

            On the other hand I think the Urban Arrow will see full production. Its not a new concept but a very clever adaptation of existing bike design configurations. Then again the Dutch are very much into their bikes.


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            • bmikeB Offline
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              I really miss our Bakfiets... nothing better for kid / grocery / spouse hauling.

              https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1HiLi83jDDY/SPFK9EGwMPI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/yU2qN6jC9RI/s800/IMG_6434.JPG

              https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Y1vgG-8uNxA/SPFLER0vxSI/AAAAAAAAGRM/swz_FHEM81w/s800/IMG_6440.JPG

              mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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              • W Offline
                watkins
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                The Hostry at Norwich Cathedral:

                http://www.cathedral.org.uk/aboutus/the-hostry-norwich-cathedral-hostry-visitor-and-education-centre1.aspx

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                (www.frrarchitects.co.uk)

                Regards,
                Bob

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                • daleD Offline
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                  A teaser for watkins post. WowScreen shot 2012-08-27 at 9.17.14 AM.png

                  Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                  • W Offline
                    watkins
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                    St Edmundsbury Cathedral vaulted ceiling; a more traditional approach:

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                    The videos are well worth watching as they describe the construction of the ceiling.

                    Regards,
                    Bob

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                    • daleD Offline
                      dale
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                      The Running Bike

                      Inspiration

                      After analysing the original running machine constructed by Karl Freiherr von Drais, the inventor of the velocipede that was basic to the bicycle, we liked to revive that principle. So we put some questions: β€œDoes the running machine make any sense for adults nowadays? If yes, how and where could it be useful?” β€œHow can we offer a certain amount of mobility to people, who are by any reason not able to ride a bike (or drive a car)?”
                      http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Projects/Project.aspx?ID=3167&RegionId=0&Winindex=5Screen shot 2012-08-29 at 5.36.58 AM.pngScreen shot 2012-08-29 at 5.37.15 AM.png


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                      • Mike LuceyM Offline
                        Mike Lucey
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                        The guy demoing the running bike does not look confident to me. I could see people catching their feet in the rear wheel spokes also ...... and besides ....... he does look like a plonker shuffling along on it πŸ˜†

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                        • Mike LuceyM Offline
                          Mike Lucey
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                          ... another thing! I imagine it would be tricky getting up from a fall with that harness and it could do some damage to the 'crown jewels' into the bargain 😲

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                          • Mike LuceyM Offline
                            Mike Lucey
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                            .... this guy has a 'death wish' πŸ˜„ πŸ˜„


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                            • daleD Offline
                              dale
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                              🀣
                              Yes I confess, this had me a little concerned

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                              Also, when he nearly terminates the little girl in the square 😲
                              Also doesn't having pedals kind of put physics on your side?
                              The thing that interests me is that this is a student competition sponsored by James Dyson with reasonable prizes.
                              This one was probably more worthy of the Fine design designation http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Projects/Project.aspx?ID=2946&RegionId=0&Winindex=0
                              But there was a bike theme going so....

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                              • bmikeB Offline
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                                guy who 'invented' this bike lives around the corner from me.
                                you use a running / walking motion with your legs. no circles.
                                up down up down up down.
                                really weird to see it go down the street.

                                http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tB5VcV5YChw/Tt9_dU1vVrI/AAAAAAAAAX8/3zhBTMJbhE8/s400/IMG_0315.JPG

                                seems really counter intuitive to me... but i like spinning, and feel its actually easier on the knees.

                                still has gears though, so you maintain some of the mechanical advantage of the modern bike.

                                mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                • daleD Offline
                                  dale
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                                  Ah, so it almost works like the Nordic Track exercise machine by the looks of it. That's quite cool.

                                  Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                                  • bmikeB Offline
                                    bmike
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                                    @dale said:

                                    Ah, so it almost works like the Nordic Track exercise machine by the looks of it. That's quite cool.

                                    yeah, it is similar.
                                    problem for me is that when i walk, my arms tend to move.
                                    when i run, they definitely move.

                                    on a bicycle with a typical crank, the feet move in circles, different than walking, so unless one is hammering up a hill, arms and upper body can remain quiet.

                                    mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                    • ToboboT Offline
                                      Tobobo
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                                      Speaking of design,

                                      This book is very interesting

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                                      Toby

                                      Philippians 4:13

                                      I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

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                                      • soloS Offline
                                        solo
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                                        Fine design...maybe, genius...hell yeah!

                                        http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/lifestraw

                                        http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/images/stories/LifeStraw/LifeStraw/child-drinking-LifeStraw-with-metal-bowl.jpg

                                        The Life straw!!

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                                        • bmikeB Offline
                                          bmike
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                                          looks like a larger version that i've seen in use for hikers / adventurers:

                                          http://www.mcnett.com/Frontier-Pro-Portable-Water-Filter-System-P207.aspx

                                          http://www.mcnett.com/Assets/ProductImages/TctProducts/CtAqmFrntrProMn.jpg

                                          mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                          • daleD Offline
                                            dale
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                                            @solo said:

                                            Fine design...maybe, genius...hell yeah!

                                            http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/lifestraw

                                            http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com/images/stories/LifeStraw/LifeStraw/child-drinking-LifeStraw-with-metal-bowl.jpg

                                            The Life straw!!

                                            I think you've nailed an incredible example of not only how design can bring about change,but that it is not just about aesthetics,but outcome. Great find!

                                            Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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