Who knew a bagel shop delivered to studio? It’s 9:30 on a Friday morning, and nine sleepy fourth- and fifth-year students at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture are preparing to present their research when a cell phone chirps and one person makes a break for the door. “Is she coming back?” asks visiting professor Philip Beesley, down for a biweekly visit from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. The student returns, bagel in hand, and the conversation resumes as each student presents information on architectural theory, ranging from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s noosphere to Eric Owen Moss’ efforts to, as Beesley puts it, “build [James Joyce's] Finnegans Wake in Culver City.” read more
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on an individual’s legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. The device is designed for people who are capable of walking and maneuvering on their own, but who can benefit from additional leg and body support while performing tasks. Honda will now begin testing the device in real-world conditions to evaluate its effectiveness. read more
The video above shows a window into Greg Lynn’s recycled toy project @ the Venice Architecture Biennale. You can see additional images in a previous post >greg-lynn-the-golden-lion
