Things can always be better
This commercial is unstoppable. It’s Honda, “Things can always be better”. The song is Disparate Youth by Santigold on Master of My Make-Believe. Everything about the commercial is unstoppable: The screenplay is awesome and attractive, the narrative is close to perfect, the music … Read More
Lifetime Winner
Kenneth Frampton won the lifetime award (the Lisbon Triennale Millenium BCP Lifetime Achievement Award). I love that it was mentioned in the article that architecture does not live only as built works. It’s so easy to see architecture as “the … Read More
There’s something I need you to keep in mind
There’s something I need you to keep in mind. Concerning running a marathon, and for living your life: “When things are going well, know that they will likely get worse, which speaks to being cautious; when things are going badly, know … Read More
Here’s the Business
It’s official. I’m a business. I created the business back in August, but you’re never really anything official until Google recognizes you, right? This screenshot is the result of applying to Google as a “real” local business, waiting for their … Read More
ForceVideoLSmith
A friend of mine, the unstoppable Cindy, fellow member of November Project, asked me to participate in a study she was doing on runners. I have no idea what she was studying or if I helped support her findings, but I … Read More
Arena Pernambuco
Baller soccer stadium in Brazil. Rainwater reuse and water heating systems by using solar panels installed on the rooftop; includes installation of photovoltaic panels for power generation.
Reject Negativity, Build Community
Why Iwan Baan’s TED Talk Was Right Here’s a TED talk video from the now-famous architecture photographer Iwan Baan, and a reaction to it by two students working on a project similar to his message. I love the call to “take … Read More