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Archive for October, 2006

Drawing Interface of the Future

I think it was on digg that I found this clip. I was blown away at Jeff Hahn’s hand-driven computer interface. I tire of using a keyboard and mouse to use my CAD software, and seeing a drawing-sized screen that you interact with personally, as in with your hands, is exciting. […]

The Architecture of Happiness

In the November 2006 issue of Dwell magazine, There is an interesting interview with Alain de Botton, Author of the book The Architecture of Happiness (published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd). In the article, by Lain Aitch, de Botton gives his opinion of the state of todays architectural environment, education, and practice. He […]

Masonry Resources

Recently, I needed some information on a masonry wall being designed. I want to share three websites I found useful.
Toolbase Services

Self-labeled as “the Home Building Industry’s Technical Information Resource” it lists lots of topics related to design and construction methods. Toolbase Services

The Brick Industry Association

The Resources and Technical Notes drop down menus are […]