Living and breathing design. A Blog by Kurt Roscoe.
Robin Guenther, an architect and environmental health advocate passed away at age 68. Guenther was well-known for medical facilities green design, sustainable health care facilities and co-wrote the first guide to building them. According to The New York Times, In 2014, Ms. Guenther delivered a TedMed talk titled “Why hospitals are making us sick,” which has been […]
Read moreICON and Lake|Flato Architects have produced one of the best examples, to date of a 3D printed structure that not only looks cool but also addresses current environmental technologies in architecture. Icon CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Ballard, claims that the curvilinear, organic shapes of “House Zero” cost the same to produce, as traditional linear walls. In addition, […]
Read moreA curated exhibition of historic sneakers is now on display and “out-of-the-box” at London’s Design Museum. The exhibition, Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street showcases some of the foremost athletic footwear that are not only fashionable but have been key test beds for innovative products design and new material technologies. The sneakers on exhibit include iconic […]
Read moreReducing the carbon footprint by the building and construction industry; specifically concrete, has taken a significant step forward. Making good on their commitment as a signatory of the Call on Carbon initiative; the international architectural firm Snøhetta has teamed up with startup Saferock. The collaborative research has led to the development of a net-zero concrete […]
Read moreThe new scientific research station is designed as an underwater version of the International Space Station. The new station will be a new home for global collaboration with the world’s leading researchers, academics, government agencies, and corporations to advance science to benefit the future of the planet. Click below for the full story. Source: https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/efvfv/yves-bhar-reveals-concept-for-the-world-s-largest-underwater-habitat-for-fabien-cousteau.html
Read moreChances are that you have probably heard of the first “industrial revolution”. The first is industrial revolution is commonly reference by two elements (water and coal) that together produce steam. Following the original industrial revolution was the second “electricity” in the late 1800’s then followed by the third “digital” which began gaining steam in the […]
Read moreTired of the same-old-same old emoji collection on your favorite Apple device? Well now you can add a bit of intrigue while giving a nod to a few mid-century design “icons” Saarinen, Eames and Wegner – literally. Check out the link below. https://www.deathbymodernism.com/blogs/news/midcentury-emojis Source: https://www.deathbymodernism.com
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