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Nuit Blanche

Tonight is the night for Nuit Blanche to descend upon Toronto. Incase you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard we’ll remind you that it is this all night contemporary art thing. It is already looking to be absolutely huge and exciting. There is too much great work to mention so if you’re in Toronto between sunset tonight and dawn tomorrow morning be sure to check it out. We’re...
Posted by on Jun 28th, 2006 | 1 comment

Adobe LEED-EB Platinum

Adobe systems have been awarded the highest LEED accolade in existence for green building and energy efficiency. Who knew LEED went up to Platinum anyhow? Its the first building in the United States to get such a high rating, which leaves us equally cursed and blessed. Why don’t we see more like this? Sure the irrigation system cost $3 600 USD but it will apparently pay for itself in less than five months and...
Posted by on Jun 28th, 2006 | 0 comments

Silent London

Silent London
Simon Elvins has some nice work but one stands out as some kind of cross between the 1748 Map of Rome by Giambattista Nolli and Learning from Las Vegas by Robert Venturi, Steven Izenour & Denise Scott Brown in 1977. The Silent London etching maps noise levels throughout London in an attempt to reveal the quiet and hidden pockets of the city so as to make them a destination, possibly diffusing the noise...
Posted by on Jun 28th, 2006 | 0 comments

The sun rises in the East

India is contemplating having all offices harness the power of the sun. Solar heating and lighting could soon become mandatory for all commercial buildings (including offices) within the capital. This isn’t even just for new buildings but includes the existing building fabric. With bold moves like this there is hope for some real change in the immediate future. We wish the Delhi Power Department good luck with...
Posted by on Jun 26th, 2006 | 0 comments

30 Years of the CN Tower

30 Years of the CN Tower
Happy Birthday CN Tower! Can you believe it has been thirty years already? You’re still our favorite free standing structure and the world’s tallest, not to mention our favorite antenna of all time. We love you CN Tower. Rock on. Sharing:
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