A Thread for Fine Design
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Somebody said: "An artisan uses his hands, a craftsman (designer) uses his hands and his head, an artist uses his hands, his head and his heart.
That is pretty close for me.
I've been involved in the 'Art/Craft Debate' for years, ie: is it art or craft?
For me the difference often comes down to the makers intention.
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It looks like BMW are getting serious about producing an electric car and the BMW i3 Concept could be what we will eventually see in the showrooms.
While the upper glass doors look cool, I don't understand why they have them! Ito looks that its the small innovative car design firms that are still leading the way in eCar design but BMW have the cash to get things done ..... if they want to!
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@stefanq said:
'possible greenland' - 'inhabiting' by quarsoq tegnestue, clement & carlsen architects and tegnestuen vandkunsten
The project develops new visions for greenland's future, addressing the challenges and opportunities it faces as ice melts, vast mineral resources become accessible and new industries and urban cultures emerge.
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http://vimeo.com/user12262580/newarcticbuildingpracticeHad a look at the video, very informative indeed. I really like the flexible 'Paqibiq' concept and think such an idea could be utilized for other climate zones.
I've always been interested in the idea of a flexible house. My own house was designed for two adults and two kids but now its just occupied by two adults. It would be great if there where ways of modifying it cheaply to be more suited to its current usage.
Attached is a cross-section shot I grabbed from the video.
Mike
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Nice idea / design ...... however I think the product name might prove to be unfortunate ..... Wash It or Wa Shit
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Guys,
I always enjoy a visit and root around at the Solar Decathlon. There are always some great house designs to be seen in detail :thumb:
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I think this would have put a few plugins to the test
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Leaf House http://www.undercurrent-architects.com/projects/leaf-house-sydney-australia/
Some amazing photos herehttp://www.undercurrent-architects.com/leaf-house-by-marc-gerritsen/
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Another Undercurrents Design
This really is a fascinating project constructed in a railway bridge arch.http://www.undercurrent-architects.com/projects/archway-studios-london-uk/
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@mike lucey said:
It looks like BMW are getting serious about producing an electric car and the BMW i3 Concept could be what we will eventually see in the showrooms.
While the upper glass doors look cool, I don't understand why they have them!
To show off your legs obviously! Or perhaps to see curbs when parking.
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@roger said:
@mike lucey said:
It looks like BMW are getting serious about producing an electric car and the BMW i3 Concept could be what we will eventually see in the showrooms.
While the upper glass doors look cool, I don't understand why they have them!
To show off your legs obviously! Or perhaps to see curbs when parking.
They already have auto-tilting mirrors so you don't curb it
The later representations of the BMW i3/i8 have more typical looking doors. I think it's just a way of showing its construction/space available. Look at the "glass" boot, they've just done that to show much boot space you have if the fuel tank isn't there, I don't believe they are suggesting the doors will be glass.
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I was just thinking of 18 wheel truck that have glass on the bottom side of the passenger door so drivers can see cars passing in the mirror's blind spot. Didn't know about the BMW mirrors. Industrial design at work. You are probably right.
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This thread both inspires and saddens me.
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Designed on purpose or just natural design?
Tunnel of Love - Kleven, Ukraine.
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Roger and Oli, I think Beemers are cool. I've always had a preference from them over Mercs. I think the styles cues for Mercs over the past few years is a downer. They are starting to look 'girlie'
Think I've found my ideal electric vehicle, it meets my price range and required practicality level. When I first saw the Zümaround, I thought, Mmmmm don't know about that ..... its a bloody scooter and scooters are for kids ...... but then again. I'm just a big kid! ..... so maybe ...'
The more I read about the Zümaround and researched what you are actually able to do with scooters, the more it made sense. For example, I could 'scoot' on the footpath (sidewalk) and go places even bikes aren't allowed let alone cars. It looks sturdy / robust enough to scoot on the road with its 20" wheels, no problems with potholes!
Best of all is the price $1250. This is excellent compared to other opinions. The build quality looks good, not 'girlie' .... essential! Also its made in Canada!
To make the Zümaround ideal for my urban travels I would need a handlebar Pannier of a decent size and possibly some kind of a carrier / shelf over the rear wheel AND a very light-weight windshield with part over hood to protect me from the Irish mist that we have over here.
Mike
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Great Mike.
That's sort of like what my wife has (A guy in the next towm makes them "Diggler"http://www.digglerstore.com/scooters_electric_home.html). But she uses a different power source!
[off:283x4pis]and if anyone is interested , she could use some sponsers for a good cause...
Peter[/off:283x4pis]
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mike - you need a brompton, the front bag, and a rain cape.
http://www.brompton.co.uk
awesome little bikes. i rented one instead of a car out in portland for a trade show.
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Time to inaugurate the new site.
I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.[web 100%,100:2ocp1dft]http://www.huf-haus.com/en/home.html[/web:2ocp1dft]
A rather inspiring portfolio in this field, which in Canada is quite often associated with a trailer
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@dale said:
I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.
C'mon Mr. Dale.... my favourite prefab company. From what I read, they had some potential clients in my country, (Romania) but they refuse to build here. It's something regarding the weather. I watched many times that episode from "grand designs" show, where they build the house in four days, somewhere in UK. Before they return to Germany, they clean the car and the tools. German people are awesome!!
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@stefanq said:
@dale said:
I just became aware of this company Huf Haus premanufactured housing.
C'mon Mr. Dale.... my favourite prefab company. From what I read, they had some potential clients in my country, (Romania) but they refuse to build here. It's something regarding the weather. I watched many times that episode from "grand designs" show, where they build the house in four days, somewhere in UK. Before they return to Germany, they clean the car and the tools. German people are awesome!!
I'll check the new site, thanks for the link.Yes I was quite surprised that I hadn't heard of them, so if your holding out on any other
secrets let us know
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@pbacot said:
Great Mike.
That's sort of like what my wife has (A guy in the next towm makes them "Diggler"http://www.digglerstore.com/scooters_electric_home.html). But she uses a different power source!
Peter[/off]
Peter, My little Westie would not be much at towing me around
@bmike said:
mike - you need a brompton, the front bag, and a rain cape.
http://www.brompton.co.ukMike, I'll stick to the Zumaround as being a scooter it allows for riding on footpaths and such. What I get has to be electric to fit my plans also.
bummer.
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