The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany can produce an artificial tornado by re-appropriating its internal ventilation system. I think this could be an interesting effect as an experience, but you have to wonder if its helpful to its occupants or was the goal to obtain the record for the Guinness Book of Records???
A symposium on technology and education organized by the School of Design Strategies (SoDS) Parsons The New School for Design
NOVEMBER 14, 2009, 12 Noon – 7 PM; Open to the public
“…cultural delta can be loosely described as the rate of change imposed upon culture/society by the speed and depth of new technology.” -from an online exegesis of Charles Stross’ novel Accelerando
Contemporary models of systems and cities rely increasingly on ‘multi-agent based’ modeling tools and theories, using digital techniques to analyze real world situations and propose design solutions. At the same time, radical and unanticipated forms of public space, communication, and subjectivity are emerging in the technologically mediated spaces of today’s cities. read more
NASA climate scientist Tom Wagner gives us a look at the state of the Arctic Sea ice in 2009 and discusses NASA’s role in monitoring the cryosphere. Via: NASA
Lincoln Center unveils the new Revson Fountain, created by WET, the same people who did the Bellagio Hotel fountain in Las Vegas. Water is sprayed by 353 nozzles over 40 feet in the air. Worth checking out. Via[Curbed]
First Los Angeles Solo Exhibition of Paintings, and Video Works
Opening reception: Thursday, September 24, from 5 – 8 pm
Superfront LA / Pacific Design Center Suite B208 / 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Hours: Mon – Fri 1 – 5 pm
Exhibition runs from September 24 – December 18, 2009 read more
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