Interesting use of robots to stack blocks in complex shapes derived in the computer.  Although both the shape and technique are not new, it’s cool to see it being done by students.

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Another idea to help spark some thoughts about how to create a modular unit. Bloxes are modular boxes built from flat-packed corrugated cardboard cutouts that can be used for everything from office […]

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle ink that converts sunlight into electrical energy.  So far they have reached 1% efficiency and they believe that once they get 10% efficiency the technology will be commercially viable.  It’s fun to imagine the possibilities.

via LiveScience.com

Finally, some national coverage for a worthy direction in homebuilding.

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Joshua Prince-Ramus talks to the Seattle PI about the Seattle Central Library and how his mom made him do it.

Seattle PI

Joshua Prince-Ramus was the principal designer for the Seattle Central Library with Rem Koolhaas. OMA NY, now redefined as REX.  

Topic: “Learning from the Seattle Central Library”

When: Saturday – September 13, 2008 – 2pm
Where: Seattle Central Library

Also the Seattle Times has an interview […]

Now here is a subject near and dear to my heart.  In a previous lifetime as a city bureaucrat, I went out of my way to save the few street trees that we have left. Perhaps I should have tried this tactic instead.

When all else fails, throw shit