6 Sep 2008
I really like the way this was designed. Using 3D geometry as a starting point Kas Oosterhuis created a building from a computer built model. Usually, it's the other way around, a CAD program is used to figure out how to use industrially supplied geometric pieces to construct a building. This puts a lot of limits on the kinds of shapes that can be made.
With ONL's design, the 3D model was used to guide the construction process. No two panels are the same, but are easily made using laser controlled machinery. Nice!
I'm hoping to start a 3D rapid prototype sculpture that is a similar concept, the computer creates the object through gravity and dynamic simulation, becoming a co-creator.
3 Sep 2008
One of the most interesting aspects of sustainable developments to me is the complexity of the equations involved. My recent post about sailing ships implies that the wind may be the answer to all of our energy problems, but that's not always the case. Take for example the Energy Ball. If only everyone would install a windmill on their house we could ween ourselves off of oil, right?
Well read on, you have to take into account the placement and energy produced compared with the price to make the windmill to get the full picture. In this case, windmills could be harming the environment!
26 Aug 2008
I have lately been very interesting in combining archaic technologies with new ones, this story is about the return of tall sailing ships to the oceans as a commercial shipping alternative. Originally developed as a "green" way to transport, these sailing ships have become commercially viable with the high price of diesel. The company is shipping wine now, and the cost is only 5% more than standard shipping. When their new high-tech sailboats are constructed, they believe it will be less expensive.
Another interesting story is about the amateur builder of some of the best early submarines in Barcelona. Narcís Monturiol i Estarrol wooden submarine built these as a utopian vision of providing a safer way to dive for coral. Many of his innovations were not replicated until the modern era of nuclear submarines, such as an engine whose by-product is oxygen.
25 Aug 2008
How about a game that reforms the landscape as you play?
9 Jun 2008
An animation that I did for Steven Antosca's such a pure force is included as part of the 86 Collective digital art project that is on view at The Lab at Belmar from June 18th to July 20th.
RUCKUS, REPEAT, RUCKUS: Visual Noise is a video art exhibition that explores the spectacular and dynamic dimensions of the digital art medium. Meaning to suggest an urban environment, the metaphor of noise is an aesthetic experience that is neither contemplative nor decorative, but continually draws attention. Works will be more abstract than narrative and more sensory-based than conceptual with compelling visual and audio effects and imagery.
Located at 404 S. Upham Street in Lakewood, RUCKUS, REPEAT, RUCKUS will be open to the public from June 18th – July 20th. The hours of operation are Tuesday – Saturday 12-6pm; Sunday 12-5pm; Closed Monday.
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