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Archive for September 11th, 2006

More Distributed Goodness

As I sit typing this post, I’m listening to the Tragically Hip, downloading a 24 lecture series on Science to my iPod and I just listened to an inspiring speech by William McDonough (I highly recommend him as THE resource for environmental design). So I cant help but think of all the positive changes computers [...]

September 11th, 2006
Topic: Environment, Technology Tags: , , , ,

Help Darfur

Darfur is a region in trouble. For years there have been killings and other tragedies. Obviously this is not good news at all – in fact it’s the opposite of good news. Today’s good news about Darfur comes from people wanting to help the region through action. Show your support online by wearing a blue [...]

September 11th, 2006
Topic: Direct Action, Equality, Freedom, Tolerance Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Smart, Ever-Changing Buildings

Building green has been mentioned here before, and now there are buildings that are green and move. Buildings can be a lot more efficient and sustainable with this new technology, decreasing energy consumption.
“Shape-changing envelopes offer architects the ability to produce buildings that condition themselves in very simple, natural and sustainable ways,” says Sterk. “They enable [...]

September 11th, 2006
Topic: Technology Tags: , , ,