Bowery Walking Tour with Eric Ferrara

U7 Guided walking tour with author of 'The Bowery: A History of Grit, Graft and Grandeur' and founder of Lower East Side History Project confirmed for November field trip.  

Situ Studio Visit Confirmed

U7 Visit to Situ Studio NY confirmed for November field trip. 

A practice that splits it's workspace evenly between a fabrication shop and design studio.

Situ Studio

Situ Studio

Judd Foundation Tour Confirmed

U7 Visit to Judd Foundation confirmed for November Field Trip. 
Serving as the New York residence and studio of Donald Judd, 101 Spring Street is considered to be the birthplace of "permanent installation," now a hallmark of contemporary art, as well as an inspiration for much of Judd's work.

Judd Foundation

Blooming Bamboo House

From DFH (Design For Humanity) http://www.design-fh.org

IF ALL THE ICE MELTED

Explore the world’s new coastlines if sea level rises 216 feet.

The maps here show the world as it is now, with only one difference: All the ice on land has melted and drained into the sea, raising it 216 feet and creating new shorelines for our continents and inland seas.

There are more than five million cubic miles of ice on Earth, and some scientists say it would take more than 5,000 years to melt it all. If we continue adding carbon to the atmosphere, we’ll very likely create an ice-free planet, with an average temperature of perhaps 80 degrees Fahrenheit instead of the current 58.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/rising-seas/if-ice-melted-map
from National Geographic

QuaDror: A structural support system

watch this: http://vimeo.com/19573127  very interesting~

Thanks to Lucca^^

Sorry I don't know how to post a video on blog... >.<

QuaDror: A structural support system.
New. Simple. Versatile.
QuaDror is a patented new space truss geometry that unfolds manifold design initiatives and can adapt to various conditions and configurations.

In 2006, while experimenting in the workshop, Dror discovered a serendipitous geometry. Initially inspired by the aesthetic and flexibility of this versatile form, he soon realized the structural integrity of the interlocking members. The unique space truss geometry - now named QuaDror - is made from the assembly of four identical L-shaped pieces, either thin resulting in a trestle structure, or thick resulting in a solid panel. The collapsible system allows for rapid assembly and a transition from closed and flat to open and self-standing.

Four years of inspired and diligent investigations in a collaborative and experimental environment have allowed the team to develop a unique structure that can adapt to a variety of conditions and configurations. These range from product design, trestle structures, dwellings, dividing walls, sound barriers, and more. Some applications take advantage of its load-bearing capabilities, while others capitalize on its acoustic properties, ease of manufacturing, collapsibility and energy performance. Boosted by a team of experts, the studio conducted inter-disciplinary research and rigorous analysis, to soon discover the overwhelming strength of the geometry coming from the most simplistic physical force. The geometry revealed five development direction for applications with endless possibilities; dividing, dwelling, trestle, fenestration and artistic installation. These enabled designs reflect an ever-changing world where contextual factors and technological resources are shifting definitions of architecture, design, and the traditional boundaries between disciplines.

‘Bloom’ Helmet Unfolds For Speedy Emergency Evacuation | Architecture & Design Magazine

http://www.designboom.com/design/bloom-helmet-unfolds-for-speedy-emergency-evacuation-10-24-2013/
all images courtesy of toyo safety

 Japanese production company toyo safety has created a line of helmets for speedy emergency evacuation that fold and collapse into a streamlined shape in a less than a minute. the ‘bloom’ helmet is strong enough to protect against falling debris in the case of an earthquake or natural disaster, while also able to tuck into itself, making it portable and easily transportable. while in its closed position, a cord attached to the back of the protective gear can be pulled-outward, expanding the adaptable panels into a concave form. two lanyards drop down from the crown of the helmet, working as the safety ties and buckles to be fitted around users chin. the series is available in four colors — yellow, orange-red, white, and gray and weighs only one pound. ‘bloom’ has been acknowledged as one of the ‘BEST 100′ of the japan g-mark good design award 2013.