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Sunday, September 27, 2009
My Home of the Future
My home of a future is set in 50 years time where we have inhabited most of the earth and have started to colonise the seas. Most buildings are connected to the sea floor so they don’t move, except in the smaller unpopulated areas: a bit like today’s city and country. Of course there is still land based cities but on land that’s all there is, cities. All buildings on land have also become very tall and some even extend into the ground to provide more space.
Inside each building on land or sea, is temperature controlled to a living standard. Outside it averages around 50’C-60’C because of global warming with no cool period, rain does fall over the deeper oceans because it is a few degrees cooler.
Because of this unhospitable landscape all food substances are either personally grown inside ones house or is purchased from one of the growing facilities. Clean water is distilled for the sea water in water processing facilities and is kept in tanks according to each building.
Most homes have their own sustainable systems in place for growing food; also a regenerative composting system is used for all personal waste.
Most inhabitants live in small colonies of 8-12 people or in large families, which reduces unpleasant living conditions and having to live with people you don’t know. There are larger, more open buildings (a little bit like malls) where people socialise and usually a school is shared by half a dozen colonies. But most people use the large arboretums that all buildings have for their recreational activities.
All buildings are connected to each other by way of a tub which helps people get from one place to the other, and as everything’s so close you do not have to travel far. Other forms of transport such as trains are provided for people who do need to cover greater distances.
All furniture inside homes is reasonably simple in shape but usually radically decorated.
Colonies spend very little time actually in their homes and usually only gather in the home for evening meals and sleeping. Because of this not much is required in the home itself, most of the home is in fact is taken up by plants that feed the colony.
Most things such as furniture are made out of recycled and processed waste; also metal is used for the buildings shells unless they need to float. Wood is rarely used and the only wood you’ll find is in the arboretums. Cotton and silk are still grown and harvested in some of the colonies so bedding and clothing are relatively the same.
Inside each building on land or sea, is temperature controlled to a living standard. Outside it averages around 50’C-60’C because of global warming with no cool period, rain does fall over the deeper oceans because it is a few degrees cooler.
Because of this unhospitable landscape all food substances are either personally grown inside ones house or is purchased from one of the growing facilities. Clean water is distilled for the sea water in water processing facilities and is kept in tanks according to each building.
Most homes have their own sustainable systems in place for growing food; also a regenerative composting system is used for all personal waste.
Most inhabitants live in small colonies of 8-12 people or in large families, which reduces unpleasant living conditions and having to live with people you don’t know. There are larger, more open buildings (a little bit like malls) where people socialise and usually a school is shared by half a dozen colonies. But most people use the large arboretums that all buildings have for their recreational activities.
All buildings are connected to each other by way of a tub which helps people get from one place to the other, and as everything’s so close you do not have to travel far. Other forms of transport such as trains are provided for people who do need to cover greater distances.
All furniture inside homes is reasonably simple in shape but usually radically decorated.
Colonies spend very little time actually in their homes and usually only gather in the home for evening meals and sleeping. Because of this not much is required in the home itself, most of the home is in fact is taken up by plants that feed the colony.
Most things such as furniture are made out of recycled and processed waste; also metal is used for the buildings shells unless they need to float. Wood is rarely used and the only wood you’ll find is in the arboretums. Cotton and silk are still grown and harvested in some of the colonies so bedding and clothing are relatively the same.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Research- futuristic gardens
The most ingenious idea at an organic market over the weekend at Gothenburg's Gunnebo "castle" was in the Future Gardens exhibit - designer Topher Delaney used construction debris bags with poked holes for lettuce and other garden veggies to peek out of - a great way to build a garden up instead of out - and a lot less weeding! A low-tech version of vertical farming.
Research- more futuristic homes - water
futuristic architecture
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Friday, May 30, 2008
Futuristic Cybertecture Egg, Architecture with High-Tech Solutions
Hi-tech building from James Law Cybertecture International brings you excitement and great imagination of what will futuristic building will look like. Cybertecture Egg is the latest design of this firm, the egg-shaped high-tech building will be the iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.Cybertecture integrates technology, multimedia, intelligent systems and user interactivity to create customizable living and working spaces that focus on experience. The Cybertecture Egg takes this principle working theme a step further with ‘cybertecture health’ - interactive features that monitor occupant’s vital health statistics, like blood pressure and weight. In keeping with the focus on health and wellness, users can customize their views with real time virtual scenery.
The oblong office building incorporates passive solar design to decrease heat gain and lower energy loads. An elevated garden also moderates temperate by using natural vegetation to assist with cooling the building envelope. The Cybertecture Egg will use solar photovoltaic panels and rooftop wind turbines to generate onsite electricity. Water conservation will be managed with a greywater recycling system that will harvest water for irrigation and landscaping.
It is also said that we can see this futuristic “Cybertecture Egg” building by the end of 2010. So, let’s wait and see…
Source: http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-cybertecture-egg-architecture-with-high-tech-solutions
Futuristic Cybertecture Egg, Architecture with High-Tech Solutions
Hi-tech building from James Law Cybertecture International brings you excitement and great imagination of what will futuristic building will look like. Cybertecture Egg is the latest design of this firm, the egg-shaped high-tech building will be the iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.Cybertecture integrates technology, multimedia, intelligent systems and user interactivity to create customizable living and working spaces that focus on experience. The Cybertecture Egg takes this principle working theme a step further with ‘cybertecture health’ - interactive features that monitor occupant’s vital health statistics, like blood pressure and weight. In keeping with the focus on health and wellness, users can customize their views with real time virtual scenery.
The oblong office building incorporates passive solar design to decrease heat gain and lower energy loads. An elevated garden also moderates temperate by using natural vegetation to assist with cooling the building envelope. The Cybertecture Egg will use solar photovoltaic panels and rooftop wind turbines to generate onsite electricity. Water conservation will be managed with a greywater recycling system that will harvest water for irrigation and landscaping.
It is also said that we can see this futuristic “Cybertecture Egg” building by the end of 2010. So, let’s wait and see…
Source: http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-cybertecture-egg-architecture-with-high-tech-solutions
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
International Style- Research
Paul Rand-
A more modern example of the International Style are the works of Paul Rand. Not all of his pictures use the strict grid system but quite a few do, it just goes to show how influential the International Style was when it's still being used in the present.
As i say not all his images use the grid system but in these pictures you can clearly see the use of it in the shape and formatting.
Joseph Muller-Brockmann-
Joseph Muller-Brockmann is one of THE most influential International Style designers. Going through many a public appraise, the highlight being the winning of the Brunel Award.
His style is very strictly situated in the grid system and very rarely strays from the more strait and narrow Interenational Style.
Emil Ruder-
Also a large contributor to the International Style, Emil Ruder along with the help of before mentioned Armin Hofmann, founded the School Basel in Switzerland.
Although very similar to Hofmann's style, Ruder seems to focus more on Typographic elements within the grid. Also he uses a lot of different coloured shapes in his designs instead of using pictorial elements.
Armin Hofmann-
Originally from Basel, Switzerland, Armin Hofmann Became one of the greatest examples of the International style. With his text books being a required reading in many design schools, shows just how wide spread his influence has become.
He works religiously to the grid, but uses it to enhance the subject rather than have everything look very rigid. I think the way he uses images to take away some of the harshness is interesting.
International Style-
The International Style is formulated by several different rules;
The use of the Grid System,
San Serif Typefaces,
Black and white photography taking place of computer imagery.
It all has a very structured and uniform look to it, also many variations have coloured shapes introduced.
I really like this style as it is quite simplistic and clean, but it doesn't give a lot of maneuverability or flexibility to the artist.
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