Design Like You Give a Damn {2}: Building Change from the Ground Up

Design Like You Give a Damn [2] is the indispensable handbook for anyone committed to building a more sustainable future. Following the success of their first book, Architecture for Humanity brings readers the next edition, with more than 100 projects from around the world. Packed with practical and ingenious design solutions, this book addresses the need for basic shelter, housing, education, health care, clean water, and renewable energy. One-on-one interviews and provocative case studies demonstrate how innovative design is reimagining community and uplifting lives. From building-material innovations such as smog-eating concrete to innovative public policy that is repainting Brazil’s urban slums, Design Like You Give a Damn [2] serves as a how-to guide for anyone seeking to build change from the ground up.

Praise for Design Like You Give a Damn [2]:

“No community is immune to the forces of climate change. If we have learned anything from Hurricane Katrina, it is that we must adapt. Good design accelerates the adoption of new ideas-and this book shows us how.”
Brad Pitt, Jolie-Pitt Foundation

“It is not just about putting bricks to mortar. It is about taking the vision of
creating a better world for others and making it tangible”
Auma Obama, Sauti Kuu Foundation

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Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design

Architects: , Pure Architectural Design
Location: Zhengzhou, Henan,
Area: 4600.0 sqm
Year: 2013
Photographs: Courtesy of Shenzhen Upright & Pure Architectural Design

Contractor Of The Building Construction: Meijing zhizhou Development Ltd
Structure: Concrete Frame & Steel Structure
Interior Design Firm: Matrix Design
Landscape Architects: Locus Associates

From the architect. As the function of the building is a sales center, the designís philosophy is focusing on conveying the spirit of enterprise of Vanke Co.,Ltd.  Vanke has been a pilot of the building industry in China by dedicating leading in energy conservation, emission reduction, promoting green buildings and housing industrialization, so the design efforts is to symbolize Vankeís Hi-Tech development philosophy and their approaches.

We created an integrated geometry configuration by using some architectural strategies, such as separating the surface into multiple triangular surfaces with different spatial relationships, emphasizing the sharpness feeling at building corner, using the metal and glass building surface materials to enrich the Hi-tech effect etc. All these efforts are to convey the spirit of Vanke, which are committing to ethical business, obtaining fair returns with professional competence, featuring standardization and transparency, as well as steadiness and focus.

To creating “mutation” effect, we also employed aluminum panels as main material of building epidermis and used three kinds of colors combinations to enhance the feeling of “mutation” in one triangle surface. The arrangements of the aluminum panels in each face are interrelated and mutually varied. Each elevation has its specialized color gradient. They vary from cold to warm color in gradient, creating a “bloom” effect.

All the design effort is to extend the exhibition area of Sales Center outward to the outdoor space by its attractive facade.

The geometry of the building is highly harmonized with its surroundings, which also reflect Vankeís spirit of respecting social and environment, as well as the local culture. Moreover, being a target of architects and designers, we make efforts on establishing environment friendly spaces by detail-designed landscaping and outdoor furniture. Photo of building and Outdoor Spaces

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Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Courtesy of Shenzhen Upright & Pure Architectural Design
Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Courtesy of Shenzhen Upright & Pure Architectural Design
Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Courtesy of Shenzhen Upright & Pure Architectural Design
Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Courtesy of Shenzhen Upright & Pure Architectural Design
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Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design First Floor Plan
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Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Third Floor Plan
Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Site Plan
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Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Detail
Vanke Sales Center Façade Renovation / Shenzhen Upright &Pure Architectural Design Detail

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RCadvisor’s Model Airplane Design Made Easy: The Simple Guide to Designing R/C Model Aircraft or Build Your Own Radio Control Flying Model Plane

Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using clear explanations, you will learn about important design trade-offs and how to choose among them. The latest research and techniques are discussed using easy to understand language. You will discover:

The special challenges faced by the smaller models and how to overcome them. How to choose the right material for each part of the airplane. Easy rules for selecting the right power system, gas or electric. When it makes sense to use one of the innovative KFm airfoils. Pros and cons of canard and multi-wing configurations. A step-by-step design process that includes goal setting and flight testing. In-depth discussions of important topics like airfoils and wing design. The sources of air drag and how to minimize their impact.
ADVANCE PRAISE

“This book is a joy to read! The writing style and wit add dimension in a way that is rarely found in today’s reference materials. If someone has considered designing their own airplane and been put off because of complicated formulas, vocabulary and reference style that would bore even an engineer, this will convince them to go ahead and try it. Written with real people in mind and not engineers – and I mean that in a good way. This is a book that will reside along the other favorites on my bookshelf. Carlos really managed to produce a book that will last a long time and become one of the standards for modelers.”

– Greg Gimlick, Electrics columnist, Model Aviation magazine


“RCAdvisor’s Model Airplane Design Made Easy is the ultimate model airplane design book for both beginning and experienced modelers.”

– Richard Kline, Inventor, KFm airfoils


“RCadvisor’s Model Airplane Design Made Easy is a real contribution to the world’s literature on the subject. It provides an excellent bridge between full scale aviation and aeromodeling, showing the relationship between the two, for better understanding of the differences and similarities which should be applied for good model performance.

While thorough in detail, the book is also easily readable so that the information is simple to understand. It is a very good combination of theory and practical application. Nicely illustrated, the book is also full of common sense explanations and references to other sources of information.”

– John Worth, former President and Executive Director of the AMA


“Carlos Reyes personably leads the reader through some basic aerodynamics, materials considerations, electric power system planning and a practical application of theory as it is applied to a finished flying model. The background history of various types of aircraft shows the development of aviation and how it relates to the models that we build and fly today, as well as how models have influenced general aviation. It is always exciting to find some ‘new to me’ concepts and theories, and there were several in this well-written narrative.”

– Ken Myers, Editor, Ampeer electric flight newsletter


“No matter how long you’ve been aeromodelling, or what your interests are in our great hobby, the greatest thrill of all is standing behind a unique model that you’ve designed and built yourself, from a blank sheet of paper – or even a blank CAD file – and preparing to make that first take off.

So sit yourself down in a comfy chair, read RCadvisor’s Model Airplane Design Made Easy and set off on aeromodelling’s greatest adventure.

Let Carlos Reyes – an aeromodeller of long standing and great talent – take you through the mysteries of how to arrive at the point that every lover of model aircraft should experience.”

– Dereck Woodward, aeromodeller, designer and magazine writer for the past fifty years

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Marlon Blackwell on the Power of Everyday Design

Marlon Blackwell, principal of Marlon Blackwell Architects and distinguished professor and department head at the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas, practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where the temptation to design according to a derivative vernacular—and the risk of descending into quaintness—is great. Blackwell seeks instead to operate in the space between […]

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BIM Design: Realising the Creative Potential of Building Information Modelling (AD Smart)

Throughout the projects are used to effectively illustrate the creative application of BIM at a variety of scales. These buildings showcase work by firms executing projects all over the world including: SHoP Architects and Construction (New York), Morphosis (Los Angeles), Populous (London), GRO Architects (New York), Resier + Umemoto (New York), Gensler (Shanghai) and UN Studio (Amsterdam).

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ASLA New York to Honor Rebuild by Design Champion, Leader of Governors Island

The New York chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year at the 2014 President’s Dinner Gala. For this occasion, the ASLA has selected the Rockefeller Foundation’s Judith Rodin, the Trust for Governors Island’s Leslie Koch, and the NY1 News Organization as their honored guests.   All Renderings Courtesy […]

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ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design

Architects: Prism Design
Location: Huangpu, ,
Architects In Charge: Tomohiro Katsuki, Masanori Kobayashi, Reiji Kobayashi
Area: 160 sqm
Year: 2014
Photographs: Studio W – Wataru Ishida

Construction: Shanghai Zhangfa Construction Installation Engineering Co,.Ltd
Lighting Supplier: Koizumi Lighting Technology(Shanghai Co. Ltd.)

From the architect. ABC Cooking Studio is a place where people come to cook an array of foods, including baking breads and cakes.

Unlike other cooking schools, ABC Cooking Studio promotes a more casual and friendly environment where people can enjoy while learning how to cook delicious and sophisticated food.

1.There are 124 studios currently operating in Japan, and as a member, you will be allowed to take classes at any studio of your choice

2.The classes are done in a small group, ensuring you maximum support from the teachers

3.Lessons are held multiple times a day, and you can easily reserve the classes through your computer or cell phone

4.You can register for classes based on the teacher and/or menu of your liking ABC’s original recipe sheets are very easy to understand, and can be used for extra support

5.You can review the recipes that you used online, allowing you to recreate your favorite dishes

ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida
ABC Cooking Studio / Prism Design © Studio W – Wataru Ishida

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