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Giant Fish Sculptures Made from Discarded Plastic Bottles in Rio

Giant Fish Sculptures Made from Discarded Plastic Bottles in Rio
As part of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) an enormous outdoor installation of fish was constructed using discarded plastic bottles on Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sculptures are illuminated from the inside at night creating a pretty spectacular light show. Love this. See much more over on this Rio+20 Flicker set. (via hungeree and razor shapes)

Cyreal » Multiscript Typography Nanoscale optical switch breaks miniaturization barrier An ultra-fast and ultra-small optical switch has been invented that could advance the day when photons replace electrons in the innards of consumer products ranging from cell phones to automobiles. The new optical device can turn on and off trillions of times per second. It consists of individual switches that are only one five-hundredths the width of a human hair (200 nanometers) in diameter. This size is much smaller than the current generation of optical switches and it easily breaks one of the major technical barriers to the spread of electronic devices that detect and control light: miniaturizing the size of ultrafast optical switches. The new device was developed by a team of scientists from Vanderbilt University, University of Alabama-Birmingham, and Los Alamos National Laboratory and is described in the Mar. 12 issue of the journal Nano Letters. The ultrafast switch is made out of an artificial material engineered to have properties that are not found in nature.

La experiencia Los visitantes se descalzan antes de entrar en el esclusa de aire. Una vez adentro, pueden pasear libremente o simplemente acostarse y disfrutar del ambiente adentro de la estructura. La primera reacción es a menudo de sorpresa y placer ante la inesperada belleza de la luz. La luz diurna, filtrada por el pvc coloreado es resplandeciente y su luminosidad tiene un efecto directo sobre los 5 sentidos. Caminando por túneles laberínticos y amplios domos, el público se mueve entre tonalidades de color, ora sutiles, ora saturadas. A los visitantes les estimula descubrir como se mezclan los colores y como transforman las caras y la ropa. No se produce dos veces la misma visita ya que la atmósfera adentro está alterada por los cambios climáticos y las variaciones de la luz diurna. Los visitantes suelen expresar su experiencia comparándola a un viaje adentro del cuerpo humano, o bien a una estación espacial.

Typing Test English Sorry, but Javascript is required. Please <a href=" Javascript</a></p><p> Error or Bug? Try reloading the page by pressing "CTRL+R", this might fix it! An error occured. Your result is probably not saved, sorry for the inconvenience! If this error occured in Google Chrome, please clear your cache for 10FastFingers: Please Login to save your score Login Sorry, but Javascript is required. Error or Bug? An error occured. If this error occured in Google Chrome, please clear your cache for 10FastFingers: McLean Design | Pennzoil Pennzoil came to us to create their first new brand in over 100 years, and the accompanying packaging system too, for a massive new line of automotive replacement parts. Primarily for “Quick Change” oil facilities, this new line needed to coexist with — and complement — the existing Pennzoil and Quaker State lubricants. The new system exudes technology and performance, instilling confidence in the “Do It For Me” user base.As part of the presentation of solutions, we demonstrated the in-garage organization system that would help users to quickly identify replacement parts. Rather than burden the system with photo- or illustration-based cues, we elevated and simplified the widely used product numbering system, saving time for the experienced mechanics, and saving production costs for the packaging group, too, without sacrificing brand impact.

Space Challenges Program | www.spaceedu.net Rashad Alakbarov Paints with Shadows and Light This is kind of flying all over the internet right now, but I couldn’t resist sharing. Artist Rashad Alakbarov from Azerbaijan uses suspended translucent objects and other found materials to create light and shadow paintings on walls. The jaw-dropping light painting above, made with an array of colored airplanes is currently on view at the Fly to Baku exhibition at De Pury Gallery in London through January 29th. (via art wednesday, fasels suppe) Cooking For Engineers - Step by Step Recipes and Food for the Analytically Minded Creative Inspiration » Americas Posted: April 2nd, 2014 | Author: Derrick Lin | Filed under: Americas, Bath and Beauty, USA | Comments Off Agency: Noise 13Creative Director: Dava GuthmillerDesigner: Ben WongClient: Ziesche Modern ApothecaryCountry: San Francisco, United StatesType Of Work: Commercial Work When Beauty Company owner Sherri Ziesche wanted to launch a line of exceptional bath and body products for her San Francisco clients, she came to Noise with determination and a clear vision. Inspired by visits to European and Asian spas, she was looking to offer a more personal and customizable experience, where customers could participate in the creative process and tailor the product to their exact preferences. Posted: April 1st, 2014 | Author: Derrick Lin | Filed under: Americas, Canada, Food, student | Comments Off Designer: Kyle MatthewsIllustration: Victor WongProfessor: Albert NgCourse: York Sheridan Design ProgramCountry: Canada Agency: Agência BUDDesigner: Rodrigo Chiaparini/Franklin ZampaniCountry: Brazil

Cladirile viitorului: Padurea urbana din China locuri de vizitat, locuri de vazut - deVizitat.com Cativa arhitecti chinezi au vrut sa deruleze un proiect ambitios in care sa imbine doua arte designul si arhitectura. Cladirea care pare construita dintr-o multime de farfurii suprapuse este de fapt un proiect imaginativ. Arhitectii de la MAD din Beijing au realizat proiectul de design al unei cladiri de 70 de etaje, cu o inaltime de 385 de metri, care sa aiba gradini, terase, piscine si copaci in birouri. Podelele sunt asezate strategic, in asa fel incat sa para ca plutesc. Se pare ca proiectul va fi construit pe o suprafata de 7700 m2, in Chonquing, China. Sursa: doinab.blogspot.com Sursa: zuf.ro Sursa: amenajari-decoratiuni-interioare.com

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