Even icons have to move with the times Nov 18, 2009
This is why he spent the later years of his life painstakingly setting out and recording his design principles ... They are the same design principles that underpin Joern Utzon's last great project and the completion of the interior: the Opera House renewal project. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Racing back with Buell Nov 11, 2009
This included the use of lightweight aluminium frames and Buells three primary design principles: low unsprung weight, mass centralisation, and chassis rigidity. In 2008 an all-new model, the Buell 1125R, was introduced and its launch was followed in 2009 with the introduction of the stripped-down 1125CR. This modern interpretation of a caf racer offers sportbike performance to the streetfighter category but with the styling and the power of the Buell Helicon 1125 liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. (iAfrica.com)
Baldwin students build sustainable city with help from HMFH Architects Nov 10, 2009
In the case of the Baldwin School, students also explored sustainable design principles at several scales, from the macro level of transportation, creating a walkable city and the implementation of solar power, to the micro scale of composting bins in individual homes. Children are directly applying principles of scale, proportion, patterning and other mathematical elements in their explorations and also encouraged to create stories about their city through guided writing exercises. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
A healthy home can add to healthy energy savings (2) Nov 1, 2009
For starters, try these concepts developed by design experts Amy Ellison Ostberg and Michelle Roberts - the "Seven Design Principles for Healthy Homes.". 1. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Sarver shows flair for floral design at event Oct 21, 2009
Each student makes two floral arrangements and answers questions concerning floral design principles from a panel of judges. The event is sponsored by the Georgia State Florist Association as a special project of the Georgia FFA Foundation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New home for prefab designs Sep 30, 2009
The MK Designs homes will have slightly different floor plans, proportions and elevations from the originals, although, Kaufmann said, the design principles should remain the same. Kaufmann, who has built 40 eco-friendly preconfigured homes since 2002, has led the way in lobbying for more environmentally responsible building practices, and her firm won several awards for its sustainable architecture. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Tips on doing a one-day redesign Sep 21, 2009
Still, the same basic design principles of creating the right flow and balance apply when making a home appealing to buyers. "This is fun to look at," said Marylee Carlile, Reyne's mother and next-door neighbor. (AZCentral -- Home)
In OTR, preservation, green marry Sep 18, 2009
It examines four typical building types in the neighborhood and provides a road map for renovation using green design principles ... For the most part, though, historic preservation and sustainable design principles are quite compatible, the study found. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Pedestrian crossings not as safe as expected Sep 17, 2009
Not all bridges need to be covered or air-conditioned but they need to be designed according to universal design principles and be short and direct, he said (please refer to graphic). Earlier this year, former FT Minister Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique had announced a RM100mil allocation from the Federal Government to build sky bridges and covered walkways between buildings in the Golden Triangle area. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The prayer garden Sep 12, 2009
The students learn plant identification, design principles and lawn and garden maintenance. Clarke invites people from all denominations, or none, to visit the prayer gardeners' Web site and, of course, the garden itself. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Land of Ten Thousand Turbines? Sep 10, 2009
Very new concepts and design principles to ideally harvest (Wind power): (HAWT) and (VAWT), featuring all: -------------------------------------------------------------------- -Extraordinary generator (design/construction)-principles. -Slip Rings (sparkless), durable/reliable. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Design Research Points The Way So You Won't Get Lost At The Hospital Sep 7, 2009
We would want to apply user-oriented design principles in a similar manner to our current project. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
A Further Update on the New Medical Clinic Sep 6, 2009
Meeting the highest level of "green" criteria is unlikely, but S.J. says that "green" and sustainable building design principles will be incorporated into the clinic at little or no cost. These design principles are measured by the following criteria: the site, size and footprint, materials and resources, building performance, energy, water efficiency, indoor air quality, and leadership in construction waste, beauty, inspiration and education. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Human Brain Could Be Replicated In 10 Years, Researcher Predicts Sep 5, 2009
"When we first switched it on it already started to display some interesting emergent properties. But this is just the beginning because we know now that it is possible to build it. As we progress we are learning about design secrets of our brains which were unimaginable before. In fact the brain uses some simple rules to solve highly complex problems and extracting each of these rules one by one is very exciting. For example we have been surprised at finding simple design principles that allow... (Science Daily)
Scientists will replicate human brain in 10 yrs Sep 5, 2009
" "For example, we have been surprised at finding simple design principles that allow billions of neurons to connect to each other. I think we will understand how the brain is designed and works before we have finished building it," Markram says. The opportunities for this neuroscience research challenge are immense, explains Markram, according to an AlphaGalileo Foundation release. "A brain model will sit on a massive supercomputer and serve as a kind of educational and diagnostic service to... (India Times, India)
Financial chiefs meet to set agenda Sep 4, 2009
Mr. Geithner emphasized that the conversation at this point was a preliminary assessment "about a framework of design principles." But he emphasized the need for urgency. "This is not something we can take a long time to do," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
N.Y. pursues green building guidelines Sep 4, 2009
The state of New York is committed to integrating sustainable design principles and energy efficiency into its building design and construction projects, Paterson said. The goal is an optimal balance of environmental, public and human benefits for meeting the state s construction needs. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Geithner Says It's Too Early to Begin Removing Economic-Stimulus Measures Sep 3, 2009
Were going to talk about a framework of design principles, and I think were going to start to talk about timetables for what we try to get the world to commit to do in that context, he said. International cooperation is needed for any new standards to be effective, Geithner said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Landfill ban for e-waste Sep 1, 2009
It supports options that give manufacturers funding flexibility and wants to see environmental design principles incorporated into standard product lines. A spokesman for Minister for the Environment and EPHC chairman Peter Garrett says a decision on the national scheme is expected at the next meeting in November. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sustainable concept house - just a concept no longer Aug 31, 2009
The home will be open for tours beginning tomorrow through Aug. 9 so that visitors may learn how passive solar design principles, energy and water saving practices, efficient products and technologies can be incorporated into a modern home. Admission is 5 per person to benefit the Cibolo Nature Center. (Boerne Star, TX)
Motor Molecules Use Random Walks To Make Deliveries In Living Cells Jul 24, 2009
"Cargo delivery in cells can't totally be a random process, therefore, using the approach described here we can characterize how motors and cargo link up and understand the engineering design principles Mother Nature uses to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of cargo within cells," offers Dr. Warshaw. Researchers include Shane R. Nelson, M. Yusuf Ali, Kathleen M. Trybus, David M. Warshaw, of the department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Vermont College of... (Science Daily)
Core Nuclear Pore Elements Likely Shared By All Eukaryotes Jul 14, 2009
Now research shows that one of the most basic design principles of this new eukaryotic life-form the gatekeeper to the cell nucleus known as the nuclear pore complex is largely shared across the most distantly related eukaryotes. Its core components likely evolved once and for all and would be found in the nuclear pore complex of what is known as the last common eukaryotic ancestor. (Science Daily)
Jennifer Devlin - a pillar of design Jul 5, 2009
To have a building stand by strong design principles and respond to the public's concerns is one of the things I enjoy the most about being an architect. On persevering: I've been working on it seven years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Neighborhoods group working to implement Main Street principles to Highland, Walker Jun 23, 2009
The believes commercial strips like Highland and Walker may not be the city s main streets, but they can still benefit from the design principles and economic development strategies found in the Tennessee Main Street Program. Attention to the four key Main Street elements design, organization, promotion and economic restructuring can take place absent a formal Main Street organization, says Steve Barlow, executive director of the University Neighborhoods Development Corp. and promoter of... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Brack tract recommendations set for Thurs. Jun 18, 2009
At the last public meeting in May, Cooper Robertson discussed design principles, which included green spaces, pedestrian-friendly design and retail and living components. The design firm also recommended consolidating graduate student housing to one site and expanding the number of units. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
New Radio Chip Mimics Human Ear Jun 4, 2009
Sarpeshkar used the same design principles in the RF cochlea to create a device that can perceive signals at million-fold higher frequencies, which includes radio signals for most commercial wireless applications. The device demonstrates what can happen when researchers take inspiration from fields outside their own, says Sarpeshkar. (Science Daily)
CCHR picks landscape architects May 30, 2009
We look forward to applying our expertise in innovative, sustainable landscaping design principles to extend the building concept and present opportunities to further the visitor experience. In March, The Freelon Group, a Durham, N.C., architectural firm, and partner HOK of Atlanta were named the architects of record on the project. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Chicago transit expert to speak at Reshaping Rochester lecture May 19, 2009
Her vision for urban revitalization marries design principles for efficient land use with sustainable transportation concepts in accordance with the modern lifestyle, reducing our carbon footprint. Many different transportation options, train station prominence, easy use of bicycles and pedestrian zone enhancements such as sidewalks, passenger shelters, center median stations, pedestrian lighting, and street trees will help recreate the communities that we have lost. (Democrat and Chronicle)
Chemists Develop New Preparation Process For Metal-organic Frameworks May 11, 2009
The research demonstrates how the design principles of. . (Science Daily)
Ubuntu Debates Usability Changes (Passionately) Apr 28, 2009
However, the discussions can become convoluted and acrimonious, as developers argue the logic of design principles. A case in point is the discussion of Ubuntu's new notification guidelines on the list over the past two weeks, which quickly turned into a discussion of whether notifications should be used at all. (Datamation)
Gatehouse Capital Leads Charge to Redefine Hollywood, Bringing the Glam Back Apr 7, 2009
The property is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and will be constructed in accordance with the organizations green and sustainable design principles. About Gatehouse Capital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
So sweet: Audi A3 cabrio tested Apr 7, 2009
True to Audi, simplicity of design, smooth uncluttered surfaces help create a new and fresh eye-catching concept for the convertible genre relying more on artful design principles than attention-grabbing poseur shapes. Then adding to the visual impact and also offering improved stability is a neat trailing wing that together with the striking diffuser panel finishes off the rear end neatly. (iAfrica.com)
ASU engineering professor has designs on origami Apr 4, 2009
Figuring out the design of the intended object and then folding it incorporates research and design principles, planning the construction of an actual model or prototype and then testing it, he said. Konjevod said he taught an engineering design course that required building a bridge out of a maximum of 50 sheets of ordinary printer paper. (FOX 11, AZ)
STEPHEN P. GEOHEGAN Apr 1, 2009
He worked with the Robert Ehmet Hayes architectural firm where he was highly regarded for his good design principles and high level of service to the client. Steve was married 51 years to his wife Ellen. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Clamp Invention Released - One Handed Winner From Down Under Mar 30, 2009
The patented cover various applications and stand to top the market leaders by successfully combining the best elements of a number of well-established design principles. - Strength Made from composite glass resin or structural grade aluminum - giving professional and industrial grade strength. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Proteins By Design: Biochemists Create New Protein From Scratch Mar 28, 2009
This research demonstrates how we used a set of simple design principles, which challenge the kind of approaches that have been used to date in reproducing natural protein functions, says Dutton. The natural design of proteins ultimately lies in their underlying sequence of amino acids, organic compounds that link together to make proteins. (Science Daily)
Online gatekeeper Mar 26, 2009
Anyone clinging on to design principles and philosophies created two generations ago ... "Anyone clinging on to design principles and philosophies created two generations ago and arguing they are equally applicable today... is na ve.". (BBC News -- Technology)
Green Chemistry Might Revive Science Training Mar 26, 2009
But students, faculty and industry are starting to change that by pushing for programs and courses about alternate design principles, slowly shifting chemistry education. The University of Oregon a leader in the movement began an outreach program nine years ago that teaches professors nationwide about integrating green chemistry into a curriculum. (Scientific American)
Green Thumb: Designing a garden for butterflies, hummingbirds Mar 25, 2009
Good landscape design principles, such as planting in groups of 3, 5 or 7, and repeating certain accent plants in multiple locations, can help this high degree of plant diversity look pleasing to the eye. With careful plant selection and thoughtful design, your garden can be filled with the color and movement and interest of many different pollinators. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
A flower-veggie combo garden Mar 25, 2009
"I apply the same design principles to this garden as I would for a floral arrangement," he says. The list includes color, texture, height, contrast, repetition of plants or colors, and rhythm, which describes how the human eye takes in a display. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
City & Country ready to survive the recession Mar 15, 2009
Gerace said he can help patrons realize how to utilize what they have with key design principles. It can work, and he is optimistic. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Xtreme Coil Adds Two Rigs in Mexico Feb 28, 2009
This is Xtreme Coil's fifth patent which protects proprietary design principles applicable to all current and future designs of our COTD(TM) drilling rigs. " The patent, entitled "Coiled Tubing/Top Drive Rig and Method", features multiple methods of deploying coiled tubing on a top drive equipped drilling rig also capable of utilizing jointed pipe for crude oil and natural gas drilling applications. One aspect of this complex patent includes the utilization of a vertically travelling injector to... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
* Universal design makes homes adaptable X except in France Feb 22, 2009
He said he was advising them on how to make a new bridge project comply with universal design principles. In addition to spreading universal design in France, he has more modest goals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Primrose: Jason Rohrer T... Feb 21, 2009
I discovered a number of design principles that all these games seemed to follow, a kind of list of ingredients for making a compelling puzzle game. I took these principles in hand and explored other, novel game mechanics that also followed these principles. (IGN Wireless Games)
LTE basestation suppliers address software balance Feb 13, 2009
This categorization is crude, however, in that each of these vendors has very different design principles in key areas. Meanwhile Nokia Siemens Networks offers a product that integrates WCDMA and LTE (but not GSM) and Alcatel-Lucent's current LTE equipment is designed for overlay network implementation, but could very likely add a 3G software load over time. (EETimes)
Dial 'D' for Intranet Developers, Not Designers Feb 8, 2009
They're under the mistaken impression that, just because a CMS is Web-based, they can apply the same design principles and methodologies to both Internet websites and intranet systems. A pure designer's process path is completely different from a developer's. (IntranetJournal)
Read moreEDITORALDowd Confronting A Difficult DecisionIt is understandable that Town Council Member Abigail Dowd loves Florence. Who wouldnt? But were sure she also cares about Southern Pines. That, as Mayor Mike Haney commented the other night at a council work session, is why Dowd is agonizing over what to do.Read morePUBLIC SPEAKINGEditorial Was Off BaseThe Pilot demonstrates its own ultra-partisanship in the Feb. 1 editorial, "So Much for Change and Bipartisanship." It condemned the Republicans for voting unanimously against the House of Representatives "stimulus plan." Read moreJIM DODSONJIM DODSON: Down Under in the SandbeltJim Dodson, editor of Pinestraw magazine, writes an essay each Sunday for The Pilot. His latest offering begins: "This may sound rather silly to say, but I just flew halfway around the world to have a cold Aussie beer and experience the pain of a gloriously made bunker. True, I was on assignment for a national magazine, and I had agreed to sing for my supper by giving a few evening talks to my hosts."Read more Feb 8, 2009
Several of them were either directly shaped or at least influenced by the design principles of Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the Scottish architect who was brought here for three months in 1926 at the request of members of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club to redesign their golf course and make it suitable for championship competition. advertisement. (The Pilot Newspaper)
