Monthly Archives: April 2012
A New App Helps You Buy Less—and Give Generously – Business – GOOD
Today Good had a very interesting article on a new Smart Phone App that actually helps you buy less. A New App Helps You Buy Less—and Give Generously – Business – GOOD. What is interesting about this App is that
A New App Helps You Buy Less—and Give Generously – Business – GOOD
Today Good had a very interesting article on a new Smart Phone App that actually helps you buy less. A New App Helps You Buy Less—and Give Generously – Business – GOOD. What is interesting about this App is that
The Ditchplains house renovation in Montauk is finished
This project involved taking a rather ordinary ranch house and transforming it into a summer delight. As you can see from the photos of the original house it was not much to look at and the interior was rather dark
The Ditchplains house renovation in Montauk is finished
This project involved taking a rather ordinary ranch house and transforming it into a summer delight. As you can see from the photos of the original house it was not much to look at and the interior was rather dark
New York City History in Pictures – Design Stories Social Network
I came across these photos today and I thought I’d share them with you World’s metropolis 130 year back – Design Stories Social Network. I know the tile from Design Stories says 130 years back but I don’t think so, not
New York City History in Pictures – Design Stories Social Network
I came across these photos today and I thought I’d share them with you World’s metropolis 130 year back – Design Stories Social Network. I know the tile from Design Stories says 130 years back but I don’t think so, not
Another one of my house designs is “Featured on Houzz” today
This is the third time this month that one of my designs has been chose for an article on Houzz.com . The article “5 Modern Pavilions and Pool Houses” With glass walls and a streamlined sensibility that direct focus toward the view, minimalism
Another one of my house designs is “Featured on Houzz” today
This is the third time this month that one of my designs has been chose for an article on Houzz.com . The article “5 Modern Pavilions and Pool Houses” With glass walls and a streamlined sensibility that direct focus toward the view, minimalism
4 out of 5 top transit cities are on the East Coast
Do you ever wonder why the debate on Public Transportation is split between Democrats (pro) and Republicans (con) ? Well this survey by Walk Score show how 4 out of 5 top transit cities are on the East Coast | Grist.
4 out of 5 top transit cities are on the East Coast
Do you ever wonder why the debate on Public Transportation is split between Democrats (pro) and Republicans (con) ? Well this survey by Walk Score show how 4 out of 5 top transit cities are on the East Coast | Grist.
More work on ASAP•houses’s 900sf “Series A” vacation house
I am working on creating material for our new website and in the process I am trying out different views of our selection of homes. Here is a new view of the 900sf Series A home by ASAP•house . ASAP•house
More work on ASAP•houses’s 900sf “Series A” vacation house
I am working on creating material for our new website and in the process I am trying out different views of our selection of homes. Here is a new view of the 900sf Series A home by ASAP•house . ASAP•house
Doug Aitken’s Song 1 at the Hirshhorn in Washington DC
When I first heard about this installation I wanted to see it right away so when on a recent trip to Washington DC I found myself in Georgetown at 9pm I had to make the track over to the Mall.
Doug Aitken’s Song 1 at the Hirshhorn in Washington DC
When I first heard about this installation I wanted to see it right away so when on a recent trip to Washington DC I found myself in Georgetown at 9pm I had to make the track over to the Mall.
Eames’s “Power of Ten” re-conceived as “Scale of the Universe 2″
I always loved the book, “Power of Ten” by Charles & Ray Eames. It has a marvelous way of giving you an idea of scale on both micro and macro levels and how it all relates to a person, you.
Eames’s “Power of Ten” re-conceived as “Scale of the Universe 2″
I always loved the book, “Power of Ten” by Charles & Ray Eames. It has a marvelous way of giving you an idea of scale on both micro and macro levels and how it all relates to a person, you.
It’s almost time to go sailing again
Even though the winter here in the northeast US has been a mild one I have not availed myself to winter sailing, also called frostbiting. So when I got a call from my skipper that we needed to get the
It’s almost time to go sailing again
Even though the winter here in the northeast US has been a mild one I have not availed myself to winter sailing, also called frostbiting. So when I got a call from my skipper that we needed to get the
Adorable alert: Live BABY PANDA cam! | Grist
Okay, I confess, I have succumbed to pandering to the masses with Adorable alert: Live BABY PANDA cam! | Grist. But it’s all in good fun and we all need a break once in a while and enjoy what the earth
Adorable alert: Live BABY PANDA cam! | Grist
Okay, I confess, I have succumbed to pandering to the masses with Adorable alert: Live BABY PANDA cam! | Grist. But it’s all in good fun and we all need a break once in a while and enjoy what the earth
New Housing Type in Brooklyn
I was attending a Passive House Meet-Up in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn’s this Sunday when I came across this residential building. What caught my eye was how different it was from the typical Park Slope row house and the
New Housing Type in Brooklyn
I was attending a Passive House Meet-Up in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn’s this Sunday when I came across this residential building. What caught my eye was how different it was from the typical Park Slope row house and the
The Ledge on Chicago’s Sears Tower
I have recently read on J. Mark Souther’s American Tourism Book blog about The Ledge and low and behold today I came across photos of it. It must be an incredible experience to stand hundreds of feet above Chicago and
The Ledge on Chicago’s Sears Tower
I have recently read on J. Mark Souther’s American Tourism Book blog about The Ledge and low and behold today I came across photos of it. It must be an incredible experience to stand hundreds of feet above Chicago and
* Architecture + Design: Exhibitions: “The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area” at SFMoMA
Reblogged from Designalog: Architecture + Design: Exhibitions: “The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area” at SFMoMA: “This exhibition is the first of its kind, featuring Buckminster Fuller’s most iconic projects as well a focus on his local design legacy
* Architecture + Design: Exhibitions: “The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area” at SFMoMA
Reblogged from Designalog: Architecture + Design: Exhibitions: “The Utopian Impulse: Buckminster Fuller and the Bay Area” at SFMoMA: “This exhibition is the first of its kind, featuring Buckminster Fuller’s most iconic projects as well a focus on his local design legacy
A call for a new economics: It’s time to redefine success | Grist
I know I mostly talk about design in this blog but I do think about many things other then design in my life since good design is informed and influenced by the world around us be it politics, science and
A call for a new economics: It’s time to redefine success | Grist
I know I mostly talk about design in this blog but I do think about many things other then design in my life since good design is informed and influenced by the world around us be it politics, science and
Slot Cars – the toy for the boy in all of us
I was looking at Der Spiegel this morning when I noticed this photo of a 917 body tilted sideways and revealing a slot cars set up underneath it, so I took a look and discovered these great pics of close
Slot Cars – the toy for the boy in all of us
I was looking at Der Spiegel this morning when I noticed this photo of a 917 body tilted sideways and revealing a slot cars set up underneath it, so I took a look and discovered these great pics of close
ASAP•houses’s 800sf Micro Home is the ideal Modern Cabin in the woods or at the beach
The Micro Home by ASAP•house is coming along rather well. This weekend I was working on looking at alternative outdoor spaces and terrace covered by trellises that can be added to a four units 800 sf Micro Home that I will
ASAP•houses’s 800sf Micro Home is the ideal Modern Cabin in the woods or at the beach
The Micro Home by ASAP•house is coming along rather well. This weekend I was working on looking at alternative outdoor spaces and terrace covered by trellises that can be added to a four units 800 sf Micro Home that I will
