stefanq
Thanks so much for this post.
What a refreshing concept. It is truly arctic with many Inuit influences.
Technically I would love to know more about the structure, and the ability of the polycarbonate to hold up under high UV, and snow loads.
Another thing that piqued my interest was the seaweed insulation. Will have to do a little digginf.
Thanks again.

Peter
You have touched on something I think that is worthy of discussion. I won't pretend I can give a finite answer.
I think maybe the best way to do this is to have a look at what some claim are separation points between art and design.

Art Is expressive, Design is communication.
What is it we do when we sit with clients to begin the design of a residence (for example)? My approach is to try and coax out of them information about the way they live in order to give them a residence which is an "expression" of their lifestyle. This is of course a simplification.
But cozy for some would be:

For others:

Whereas, if you have ever had the opportunity to stand in front of Picasso's Guernica, you can get the sense, even if you don't know anything about the painting, that it is communicating a great horror.

Art is Subjective, Design is Objective.
Art is interpretive, Design is understood.
To me these are only semantics, that are totally interchangeable.

But, I respect your opinion, and if there are any others that feel I should keep Art out of the Fine Design thread, let me know, or at the very least give me your opinions as to what Art and Design are.

+1

Peter
I always appreciate your insights.
I probably should not have chose this image, as he does great landscape work as well, and does also photograph the male figure.
I think you use the correct term in "sensuality". This versus sexuality.
I have to run now, but will try to expand later

Regards

Dale

@rich o brien said:

Triangulate before you autfold...

Yeah, I always do this with my laundry

I have been searching for an adequate definition of "design"
I have been trying as a matter of course to avoid Wikipedia, so as not to become hooked on the instantaneous answers it offers, forcing me to dig a little deeper.
But damned if the best definition, (at least to put it into the context of what I wanted to see within this thread), wasn't in "W" world.
A specification of an object, manifested by an agent, intended to accomplish goals, in a particular environment, using a set of primitive components, satisfying a set of requirements, subject to constraints; to create a design, in an environment where the designer operates.

There are so many things I personally haven't posted, selfishly, because they are not in my sphere of interests. Examples of this are: Jewellery, Shoes, Fabric, Fashion.
But One that is not very well represented, is in fact something that I attended College to get a degree in, and that is Art.
And within the Arts is the field of photography.
So in order to stake new territory with something I feel falls into "Fine Design" I post the following:
Christian Coigny
An artist based near Lausanne, Switzerland. http://www.christiancoigny.com/about/
I contacted Christian, to ask permission to include the following image, and he graciously consented.
It is, in my opinion, very difficult to use the human figure without crossing boundaries into garish, or sexual. But in essence the human figure is the basis for so many iconic forms, and in terms of "Fine Design" I understate when I say it is "The".
I find his work exquisite, complimented by his use of Black and White.
Note: this small image does not do this photograph justice, so please visit his website for a much better view.

The problem with these Trade agreements is it can severely undermine a Countries ability to create its own policies.
United States and New Zealand tried to Block Canada from joining because of our dairy policy (in Particular, and too bad they didn't succeed)
Where I live dairy products are extremely expensive, but the are absolutely hormone and drug free by law.
This would be out the window.
I am really starting to question economic policies that are concerned with bostering the GDP based only consumerism. Do I have an alternative, no, not for everybody.
But for me, I am driven to become self sustaining.

I don't know, when you look at that interior shot, it's pretty hard to criticize such a masterwork.
I always find it hard to critique something that it would be a stretch for me to accomplish.
If there is one thing I like better than your modeling, it's your sense of humour. Both classic.

I love this. Everything about it, it has a really great presence.

The Solar Decathlon is always worth watching. This is a first class entry Mike , not Net Zero, but Net+1. I'm really interested in the air to water heat pumps. They are really coming on.
Here is a link to a presentation by the team plot-paris is on. He posted it over on the The site. All SketchUp and Thea
http://www.youtube.com/v/PLSYleNYog0
I'll PM him and ask him to jump in.

Logical really.

sculptris?

Jeff
It is certainly worthwhile for you to look into Dave Richards blog. Design, Click, Build
http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/design-click-build
There is an extensive archive of topics.
As for the dxf/dwg issue.
I have been using a program called Draftsight http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/overview/ and it has solved a lot of problems with fie conversions.
There are still the lines not meeting, etc ,etc, etc, problems but makes the workflow generally mich better.

This thread has been a real iOpener. Wait, no I didn't say that, iMeant to say something else but
iGot confused. Sh**, iPut myself in real trouble now. iGotta go.

I think Apple may be also playing the "there is no such thing as bad advertising" card. It's pathetic, so if someone can come up with a cover that makes my iPhone look like a Samsung, I'm a taker.

There are lot of Forum threads on this. Use the Forums search tool under "Helix", and quite a few will come up.
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=344360#p344360
Here is one. Hope it helps.

These people play with light. Not just lighting, but screening, sunshades,all inclusive, in a very creative way.
Atelier Oï was formed in La Neuveville, Switzerland in 1991, by three Swiss designers, Aurel Aebi (b. 1966), Armand Louis (b. 1966), and Patrick Reymond

http://www.atelier-oi.ch/index.php?id=3

Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Kengo Kuma and Associates

http://www.kkaa.co.jp/c/works/architecture/

Oh, that is great!

Model this.

Hand built Cannon Falls Min USA. A new meaning to bucket seats.

Wow. Wow Again. Wow Some more