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The New York Times (once again) has a feature on a renovated riad (courtyard house) in Essaouira, Morocco. There is a great slide show as well.
These pictures got me thinking about the possibilities of plaster. I think I need to build some plaster shelving. I love the soft edges and how it looks modern and ancient at the same time.
There's a great slide show and article about Dan Phillips and his recycled construction business over at the New York Times. His products may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the folky craftiness of his work is intriguing.
I can't wait to get up to NYC to check out the newly opened High Line. The NY Times online edition featured an analysis of the first phase of the project by design critic Nicolai Ouroussoff accompanied by an excellent slide show. The initial renderings displayed a sensitive transparency that allowed the wildness and picturesque decrepitude of the old rail viaduct to intriguingly burst through the planned pathway. The final realization of the design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro is even more stunning in its interplay between new and old, wild and tame.
OK, Philadelphia, what's the plan for the Reading Viaduct?
Brady Dale posted this video about a deep shale gas extraction project in Northern Pennsylvania. Keep in mind where your resources come from. Resource extractors should compensate taxpayers appropriately for environmental damage and remediation. Better yet, let's reduce our use and exploit alternatives.
I've been enjoying Low-tech Magazine lately. I especially like this article on timbrel vaulting, an interesting and attractive construction technique.
