@pbacot said:

Depends what envelope

architectureforhumanity.org/

Thanks,
I'm aware of them and also Habitat for Humanity.

I'm looking to connect with designers who think outside the box. Extreme homes, cool industrial design, avant-gard photography and art installations, that kind of thing.

Hey,
I'm looking for blogs or forums where I can connect with designers and architects who are pushing the envelope... any suggestions?
Thanks,
DE

@honoluludesktop said:

After more decades then I care to own up to, I still believe, but only to the extend of the simple projects I work on. In the manner that I studied Architecture, Geary is the quintessential "Artist Architect". After all, one comes to see that there are many ways to "skin a cat".

Thank you for that insightful response.
DE

'Architecture is a small piece of this human equation, but for those of us who practice it, we believe in its potential to make a difference, to enlighten and to enrich the human experience, to penetrate the barriers of misunderstanding and provide a beautiful context for life's drama.' FRANK GEARY.
As architects and designers... Do you consider yourself to be a spectator (going with the flow) or a player (pushing the boundaries) in this creative drama?

@mike lucey said:

Hi Elisei,

I will let you in on something that I've learned over the years when it comes to selecting colours for bathroom fixtures and tiles etc.

a. Only opt for WHITE bathroom fixtures, bath, wash basin, w.c. bidet etc.
This way is will ALWAYS be in fashion and acceptable to everyone. White is the colour of Hygiene!

b. As regards wall colours. Again go for a predominance of WHITE, maybe with just a splash of colour here and there.

This may sound like boring advise but believe me a COLOURFUL bathroom can very quickly become an eyesore.

Mike

PS: The white tile could have some texture though! And if you could have a waterproof timber floor that would 'soften' the overall effect.

MIKE...
Bathrooms are for more than just going potty.

@film842 said:

Chris and Al: Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I should mention that my goal is to find a way to make Sketchup animations work in an HD broadcast project I'm producing, or die trying.

These animations would be fly-arounds of industrial equipment with simple, maybe even one color texture. Our tests so far have been mixed. Our test models are too jaggy with too much line flickering, but one or two models downloaded from the warehouse seem to be much better.

So, it would seem that we just haven't figured out the right style or renderer or something. We've been told that Sketchup won't work for our purposes, but I have to believe there is a way.

Once we've figured out the right way, we'll take them into After Effects CS4 for post.

Would love to have any specific recommendations from anyone interested.

This feels like deja vu all over again...

@joeinbend said:

Hey all,
I have been hard at work for several months designing a new house, both the conceptual drawings ("paper walls") and the structural drawings showing all dimensional lumber, framework, etc. I have been talking with the County Development Dept, and my next step is to properly produce Construction Drawings from my 3D model. I am aware that SU7 Pro includes LayOut, which will do a very nice job of giving 2D drawings, but is it possible to do this in the Free edition? .. and by "possible", i will go to some pretty great lengths to not have to spend $1000 on SU Pro!

thanks

Hey Joe, where you goin' with that hammer in your hand?
I guess my question is... is this a one shot deal or do you intend to use SU for future projects where plans are required.
Also, by proper drawings I assume they mean all the necessary required code plans which could be everything from the slope of the roof to plumbing, electrical et al. Unless you are up on all this stuff you might want to think of spending the SU Pro dough on someone who can whip these up for you.
Good luck.

@remus said:

I think we might be thinking of slightly different things.

I was querying whether doing a painting of a starbucks and then displaying it counts as a copyright offence, as opposed to using starbucks logos in a model.

Technically yes, however, as with all places where legal beagles sniff there is no way to actually know whether 'Starbucks' would go after you. I remember a case a few months ago where they threatened legal action against a small coffee shop in some podunk town because their logo 'infringed'. BTW, the coffee shop had been using the logo since before Starbucks existed but had not copyrighted it.
As far as paintings go, if you are an urban realist painter and paint a (Hopper-esque) street scene with people sitting in a Starbucks at three in the morning and it goes in a gallery for $20,000.00, I doubt Starbucks will squeal. However, if the painting shows a bunch of gangbangers robbing the Starbucks and pissing on the Barista you might get a call and they could sue you for infringement and defamation.
Again, these are very broad examples.

@remus said:

Does this relate mostly to pictures and other exact reproductions then? rather than models/paintings?

It relates to everything, even if you buy a painting from a local artist you do not own the rights to that painting. I get around it sometimes by creating a work 'in the style of', which means a painting that looks like a Monet, however, it can't be an actual altered recognizable painting.

@unknownuser said:

Thanks for the critters 'n' Kirk pic, coffee boy. Me thinks we both should ease up on the Illy/Lavazza/Segafredo (pick your drug of choice).

Peace stinkmeister...
Give this a try... I 'ass-ume' (ha-ha) you will like it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak

@linea said:

With respect for each others opinions maybe it's time to let this thread die and just enjoy christmas.

I agree. It went sideways.
Here's one for stinkie...

@unknownuser said:

Unless your initial comment was meant to be ironic, and I didn't get that, nothing was 'lost in translation'. I asked whether you're on acid because of your bizarre assumtion the Iraqi journalist wants to overthrow the principles that protect him. Clearly you're assuming far too much.

Unfortunately, you seem to be so consumed by your hatred of Bush that whatever I say will always be related back to him. The principles that I am speaking of are the ones that all of us who live in Western Society embrace. Freedom of speech and religion, equality for women etc. We take these rights for granted and it occurred to me while I was watching how this thread evolved that while the Iraqi reporter obviously hates Bush and all he stands for, he will probably escape punishment for his action because of the Western principles he deplores.
I wonder if he threw a shoe at a member of the Saudi Royal Family he would fare so well.

@unknownuser said:

@double espresso said:

My point is that the man who threw the shoe, yes, I agree he has a right to regard Bush as a tyrant who invaded his country, was able to get away with it because he is protected by the very principles he wants to overthrow.

Excusez-moi? I have to ask: have you been taking acid?

(Hi Sid! )

Why would you think I'm on acid?
Clearly, the intent of my comment has been lost in translation. I give up.

@sepo said:

I think you presume a lot . Not all is like you see on the TV or read in paper. Yes they may not have same cultural values like us but if you were in their shoes (excuse my punn) you would think diferrently.

Let me try this once more...
My point is that the man who threw the shoe, yes, I agree he has a right to regard Bush as a tyrant who invaded his country, was able to get away with it because he is protected by the very principles he wants to overthrow.
I am not saying that all Middle Eastern people are evil, I am simply pointing out the discordant nature of the situation as I see it.
As far as 'cultural values' go, well, I'll leave that up you to make your own evaluations as to which you would prefer.
DE

@sepo said:

It could be that I did not understand your post.... I read it in a way that they would chop of his head if he threw the shoe on the local leader. Is that what you meant?

I meant that, in spite of all the things Bush has done, most of us who participate in this forum live in countries where freedom of expression, religion and human rights are valued ways of life. The man who threw the shoe at Bush will most likely not be subjected to any punishment close to what he would receive if he was a protester in his own country. Here we are laughing and playing games about the President of the United States getting hit by a shoe, while the guy who did it comes from a country where they cut your head off if you throw a shoe at their leader.

@sepo said:

Maybe...but they beat him up really bad.

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@pav_3j said:

@kdsdesign said:

well. let me try it my way first and then try your way, im 20% into it allready

no need to thank solo and all the others for the input, really, no need at all.

Pav

I think Solo is really Kevin...