May 29
How Long Can We Live?
Posted in: UncategorizedThe human lifespan might be limited, in part, because natural selection just stops working late in life…(Read…)
May 29
Visual Guide: What the Actual Trees of 52 Different Wood Species Look Like
Posted in: UncategorizedIf you’ve seen our excellent series on different species of wood, by looking at boards you can identify the ones most commonly used in furniture and homebuilding. But do you know what an actual Poplar, Walnut or Zebrawood tree looks like? Could you actually draw one if you were playing some forestry version of Pictionary?
Well, here’s a visual guide if you’re curious:
May 29
ListenUp: Perfume Genius: Run Me Through (King Princess Remix)
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From Reshaped, “Run Me Thru (King Princess Remix)” is one of six reworked Perfume Genius tracks drawn from last year’s highly acclaimed No Shape. Here, King Princess warps the exceptional Mike Hadreas’ vibey tune—lending it a dark, substantial underbelly……
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May 29
Link About It: Zero-Impact 'Agrihood' Community of 3D-Printed Huts
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The Galini Sleeping Pod, a zero-impact 3D-printed hut proposed by New York-based architecture practice DFA offers an idyllic vision of future reprieves. The 300-square-foot suspended pod features a water system (show, sink and toilet) that pulls its……
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May 29
Architects must reclaim Venice Architecture Biennale from "arrogant" curators, says Patrik Schumacher
Posted in: UncategorizedPatrik Schumacher has launched an attack on the curators of the national pavilions at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, which he claims are “devoid of architecture”.
“Architects must fight back to reclaim the Venice Biennale from the arrogant and self-indulgent curators,” said Schumacher, the principal at Zaha Hadid Architects, in a post on Facebook.
His criticism is that almost none of the 63 national pavilions showed new architecture, and instead focused on “one-liner installations”.
“Pavilion after pavilion was devoid of architecture,” he said.
“Pavilions were either given over to one-liner installations, which could be absorbed by stepping in and out for 30 seconds, or to themes that have little to do with architectural design, and were discussed without presenting works of architecture.”
National pavilions “refused” to show architecture
The 16th edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale is curated by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley Mc Namara of Grafton Architects. Titled Freespace, the main exhibition aims to highlight the gifts that architects give for free, through good design.
They did this by exhibiting a range of wide range of models, drawings, photographs and films.
Schumacher’s criticism is that this approach did not extend to the national pavilions, which are given an open brief to interpret the theme as they choose.
“While Yvonne Farrell and Shelley Mc Namara of Grafton Architects did their job in inviting architects to show their current work, most national pavilions – once more – refused to do so,” said Schumacher.
“Instead of being informed about and confronted with the best and most innovative architectural projects or designs of the last two years from the various countries represented, we had to suffer, once more, the usurpation of ‘our’ pavilions by curators to disseminate their messages, and present themselves via installations,” he continued.
The architect particularly criticised the British Pavilion exhibition, which was designed to make a statement about Brexit.
Curated by architecture firm Caruso St John and artist Marcus Taylor, the project saw the existing pavilion left empty and a temporary platform built on the roof.
“The literally empty British Pavilion best illustrates the malaise of these wasted biennales,” said Schumacher.
Schumacher “won’t shut up”
Schumacher made a similar point in response to the 2014 edition of the architecture festival, saying that architects need to “stop confusing architecture and art”.
In this latest post, Schumacher says he “won’t shut up until matters improve”.
He argues that, by not presenting architecture, the curators of the national pavilions are missing one of the biggest opportunities for the profession to present itself to the public.
“This pattern turns the architecture biennale into another art biennale, and our discipline thereby loses its most important global exhibition and communication forum,” said Schumacher.
Schumacher, who leads Zaha Hadid Architects, is one of the most outspoken figures in architecture. Earlier this year the architect claimed that unfettered capitalism “can solve the housing crisis”, while in 2016 he called social housing and public space to be scrapped.
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May 29
Michelle Wolf Answers 73 Questions for Vogue
Posted in: UncategorizedComedian Michelle Wolf takes us inside her studio and answers 73 questions. Michelle talks about hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the time she was most starstruck, and her new Netflix show The Break…(Read…)
May 29
How To Stop Your Mate From Smoking
Posted in: UncategorizedThis hilarious video show some creative ways as to how to stop your mate from smoking…(Read…)
May 29
Learning To Play Metallica's 'One' From Scratch
Posted in: UncategorizedProgress from absolute beginner, filmed over a period of one year…(Read…)
May 29
The Headlamp, Redesigned for the Future and Everything it Entails
Posted in: UncategorizedA tool used mainly by coal miners and night trekkers gets redesigned for much more than those two scenarios. The Bandicoot, with its less industrial and more consumer-friendly design, is simple and comes with four usage modes that see it being used in more than just the two aforementioned scenarios.
With an organic, alien-inspired silicone construction, the Bandicoot comes with an adjustable strap that’s easy to resize, and as many as 8 LEDs, all integrated and optimized for different roles and responsibilities. Three core LEDs offer different degrees of brightness, while also allowing you to switch between spotlight mode and ambient light mode. A fourth LED right beside the core lights shines red, allowing you to see better at night. The lights, carefully curated for very specific scenarios, are energy-conserving, and useful, making sure you see things at a distance without blinding others. Below the four upper LEDs are four more warm LEDs designed for reading. Arranged in a linear fashion, the downward pointing reading lights fall within a warmer light temperature, providing a more comfortable reading experience (while the night-lights are cooler in color temperature). Their linear arrangement also allows them to work as battery indicators, showing you the battery level in 25% increments.
Built with a lithium-ion battery on the inside, the Bandicoot is simply no-hassle. With a clean design that eliminates the need to include a clunky battery area and the additional hassle of replacing batteries when they run out, the Bandicoot’s slick one-piece design doesn’t slip off your head or shift around while running or climbing. It also is slim enough to be worn both under or over caps and beanies, allowing you to wear it everywhere, from your summertime outdoor run to your trek in the mountains. From walking the unbeaten path, to even reading a book in a tent or even fixing the fuse at home when your lights go out, the Bandicoot was designed to be every light-source you need, mounted on your head and designed to serve and to outperform in every scenario.
Designer: Knog
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A silicone headlamp without the bulk, the endless batteries, and the “boring”.
Perfect for EVERYWHERE like camping.
Reading.
Running.
Climbing.
Fixing your car.
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The Specs
The Bandicoot is pending design registration 201812762 and patent application 2018901607.
They have placed these LEDs in the optimum position for their purpose. This means no bulky, hinged lighthead, no bulky battery pack on the back, and no elastic fabric over the top of your head to hold it all together.
It does NOT tangle your hair. This is a common concern but fear not, it isn’t sticky like in a rubber band. It’s a matte finish that treats your hair kinder than Pantene. If you want to look it up, the surface texture is called Yick Sang YS20043. Sounds fancy, right?
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