The Bilbao EffectThere is a long tradition in theater of skewering journalists, lawyers and politicians, but architects, by comparison, have gotten off easy. In this age of the architect, that is bound to change, as demonstrated by two new dramas that present and then undercut the persona of the uncompromising visionary who dreams up buildings.The title of Oren Safdies Bilbao Effect, an inside-joke-filled comedy about a Viennese architect facing...more
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It's summertime! The outdoors is the best place to be. No need to venture too far away from home though. Your patio can be a perfect summer hangout place for your family and friends. With essential items like area rugs, chairs and pretty decorations, this exterior part of your home can be the ultimate summer getaway place - less expenses, less stress.Are you someone that likes to entertain dozens of people, or just a couple? Do you have a small or large family? These questions are great to consider when you are deciding what type and how much seating you want or need to add to your patio. There are many options available, from your simple bistro tables to your six seat patio tables and chairs. There are also chaise lounges that are available for you to add, as well as gliders and rocking chairs. The possibilities are endless, once you decide on how much seating to go with.Next, add decors that will give it a more homely yet creative look. A small water fountain is perfect. It suits the patio nicely and will come in handy come those house parties as the fountain makes for a good backdrop. A fire pit is a popular choice nowadays, especially with children around. Roasted marshmallows...more
Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular because it is sustainable, requires little maintenance and is cost-effective in the long run. Typically, solar energy is captured and converted into electricity via photovoltaic (PV) cells. There are also larger solar power plants that collect the heat from the sun, which is subsequently used to produce...more
Working in an asbestos factory is a suicide. In other words, the cancer occurs not since of your fault, but caused by the negligence, greed and misconception from the employer. It can be mostly the employees and individuals living in areas where asbestos is extracted who have to bear the brunt. This is why the law has come towards the aid of such...more
Frederick Bernard, the owner of Acorn Builders, a custom home designer, builder, and remodeler, says, "In a lot of these types of homes, you see what's called a heat chimney. It's like a cupola with vents in it. It can be made with operable windows so that you can open them at night and the heat will leave the house and draw in the cooler outdoor air. That's a passive way to cool a house." The green-rated.org website, a project of Portland's Office of Sustainable Development, says, "When warm air rises and leaks out at the top of a building, cooler air is drawn in at the bottom. Openings and spaces, such as atriums, can be designed to encourage this type of flow. A heat chimney is a device that uses the sun to heat air to create convection. An example of such a device is a cupola on top of a house." The Office of Sustainable Development cites the People's Food Co-op in Portland as an example of a building that successfully uses a heat chimney. The Co-op "installed a chimney stack to help cool their building using natural ventilation. The stack was installed as one component of an well-integrated heating and cooling system that eliminated the need for mechanical cooling." Another...more
Upgrading your Car with a New JVC Head Unit By: Jan MArk Hubahib About the Author Jan Mark Hubahib is a car audio enthusiast and he recommends products from Etechnology New Zealand. ETechnology New Zealand is the best online...more
It's a wonderful thing, being a new mum however it can often be a very difficult time as you try to adapt to this new important role without having any experience.It's important that you find a way of managing this new chapter in your life to help...more
The normal American can finally catch a sigh of relief from the record high oil and fuel prices! Unfortunately, it's getting that time of the year again when those prices begin to slowly sneak in till they start bounding up! Earlier times is the...more
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