Climate responsive paint
Joe Doucet x Partners have developed a paint that changes color depending on temperature to offer energy savings. A tiny bit more insight on their project page.
Sharon and Mike Matas’s backyard studio
A structure glorious on its own, but the rewilding of the site is a cherry on top.
Chorzów Activity Zone
I was enamored by the drone shot of this park, but the more I see the more I want to go to there.
W. Frank Steely Library
Surprised no movie has been filmed in this mid-70’s library at Northern Kentucky University. As Ronnie Salerno shares, it really would fit right into the Starfleet Academy.
Highrises
Chris Hytha and team use drones and a bit of artistic license to capture the top of landmark buildings and they’re delightful with just the right amount of surreal. / via Kottke
Luis Barragán
Was a Mexican architect and engineer. The places he designed celebrate form and color. This foundation catalogs his life and work. / via Richard Perez in a roundabout way
The Funny Pages in Modern Times
David Friedman missed the funny pages. So he used ChatGPT to work through coding up a tool to select and deliver the dailies through a page generated by RSS feeds. One of the best uses of AI I’ve seen yet.
A series of Garden Offices
Been daydreaming of a dedicated space for making things outside of the house. CJ Chilvers’ collection of small workspaces and cabins is inspiring.
GO Logic 1100 Model
As John Maeda put it, “Prefab homes have come a long way.”
A modern studio by Harrison Design
Seating, a desk, books and a bathroom. Dreamy.
Casa dos Sobreiros, Portugal
The "Cork trees house" by TRAMA arquitetos is quite lovely. I'm making a vision board for dream homes. / via Heike
Skyscraper Diagrams: Cincinnati
