@mike lucey said:

Maybe SketchUp could leverage LeapMotion to bring the modeling experience forward? http://news.sketchucation.com/leapmotion-just-like-star-trek/

Man Mike, nice find, pre-order for $75.00. WOW! http://www.leapmotion.com/

Into recycling? Then Scraphacker is for you http://scraphacker.com
No, not trying to get your visa number, just inspire.

At $69.99 it might come in handy. 8mm toy digital movie and still camera
(Available here).http://www.audiocubes.com
The manufacturer here (mostly in Japanese)http://www.fuuvi.com

Designed to take advantage of the fact you don't need a building permit for a building under 98 sq ft in this area of Finland, this came in at 96 sq ft.

Playing follow the links....
http://www.paulinedeltour.com
Part of Pauline Deltours collection for Alessi.
What I found interesting is when I saw these, I immediately thought Waste Paper Basket.

But the designer thought...

or maybe...

But when I saw this I thought "Fan Cage" (for better or worse)

Also Alessi
I thought this was an interesting use of Metaphor

Brookefox
I appreciate any and all feedback, as this thread is just meant to stimulate, it is always in the realm of possibilities that it will stimulate negative as well as positive, (and some just for fun)

http://www.ilbagnoalessi.com
The Elegant "Tuna"

@unknownuser said:

@pbacot said:

From this I wonder if a Mac version will even be out within a year....

We want to release the plugin for both platforms simultaneously. Thea4SU user interface is based on multi-platform library that will give Mac's version a native look. I will post a screen-shot or a short video, when we will have an OSX build.

Sorry for the confusion, I should have added the above quote to my comment.
I believe the only integrated software I cannot use with Thea is Colimo, as it is only PC based at the moment, as it was developed for DirectX not open GL. But it too is in the works from Motiva.

@edson said:

Windows and Mac?

Yes Edson, I have had it on my Mac from it's release.

Tomasz
I think all of us Thea/SketchUp addicts have been really anticipating this. This is fantastic news, and will make my, and many of our workflows so much more streamlined.
Thanks soooo much for all your hard work.
I purchased Thea days after it was first released, and I cannot believe the advances that have been made (all I should add at no additional cost above the original licenses).
What an awesome team.

@findthong said:

@mike lucey said:

@jgb said:

This thread can keep voicing speculation but I don't think it will achieve much.Mike

I agreed. So here is my best SketchUp wish:
http://youtu.be/TDqbbxwLq7E
An Algebraic Model for Parameterized Shape Editing
It's exactly what I think, Dynamic Components that play as a team. No BIM is needed.

For this feature, I could live with whatever issues for a few years

Woah! this works!

I don't know. It seems like you just get used to one system and they eliminate it or make it bloatware.
Maybe we should go retro, you know, a calendar book, a pen, and those zippy pocket protectors ( that radical stripped shirt doesn't hurt either)

I think I have already hinted at it, and as the examples in this thread show, I think there is something extraordinary going on in Norwegian architecture and design.
I have a friend who is a sculptor, and he lives on the prairies, because he says that in the mountains, artistically, "everything has already been done".
He goes on to say that on the prairies, if you erect a grain elevator, its shape and volume have such a presence, simply because of the lack of such on the prairie landscape.
From what I am seeing, Norway has recognized what it takes to create (sometimes in the most mundane structures, such as, power stations, power line towers, truck inspection stations, tourist lookouts) buildings etc, that really enhance the landscape, but also make you take notice.

Truck inspection station http://www.jva.no/ + Jarmund/Vigsnæs Arkitekter

This has been an interesting thread to follow.
I really would like to see SketchUp allowed to continue down the path it is on, after all that is why it is so unique amongst its peers.
So I can see the point of Trimble's integration into it's other software, but let the base engine develop as it has.
After all without the contribution of the Ruby masters, and the community in general sharing the methods of how they push the boundaries of this software, It would only be a quaint toy.
Why fix what ain't broken.

Simon
Your posts (in themselves always interesting) always lead me down "link lane" to more amazing things.
Thanks!
http://www.shaas.no/kurs/

These are small Run of River style power generation stations each capable of 30 GW power generation (enough power for about 1600 residences)
Where I live, these are common, but are usually strange looking small dams, and 1000's of meters of obtrusive pipe.
Good on the Norwegians.

+1 for wicked !

@mitcorb said:

Hi, Dale:
The preceding series is exquisite, and I appreciate greatly your posting them here. Inspiring stuff. Like you, I do appreciate the minimalist expressions. I think sometimes it takes great restraint not to overstate an idea.

Thanks Tim. I am very impressed at the way many of today's designers hone in on the "idea", and then work through it to come up with such elegant solutions, and as a consequence such functionally beautiful objects.

So how long does it take to get your yoga instructors accreditation ?

Inspired by Jeju’s nature and charm, the scene of Jeju’s beautiful fresh water is captured and applied to a modern and minimal block-shaped bottle. This design was awarded the grand prize at the Jeju Premium Water Bottle Design
http://cloudand.co.kr/water-block/

(At the risk of looking a little thematic)
Multifunctional kitchen roller prototype that can be split in two halves, each with its own unique function. The Roll & Mix has one half that is an oil bottle and the other a mortar for grinding and mixing. The parts can be threaded together to be used as a roller.

http://www.ahsayane.com/product-roll_&_mix.html