Monthly Archives: November 2008

A Pattern Language

A Pattern Language

Christopher Alexander’s Notes on the Synthesis of Form is a staple of many architectural curriculm. How difficult is it to put these concepts into play …

 

Geological Data Dig – Fossils from 2006

Geological Data Dig – Fossils from 2006

I’ve been keeping a written/digital record of my existence since the age of six. I first began with a series of little notebooks, where my …

 

Looking At Solutions Spatially

Looking At Solutions Spatially

I like to think of a solution to problem as occupying a three-way axis. Magenta: The Economist An economist’s view on solution is reflected by the magenta …

 

Now I am Going to Talk About Steve Mann

Now I am Going to Talk About Steve Mann

Computing sucks. We sit scrunched over our computers, and have to deal with the eventual back problems of sitting in place for too long. We …

 

Human Computer Interaction at Portland’s North Agency

Human Computer Interaction at Portland’s North Agency

Chris Teso and Steve Benoit of North Agency are currently working on a Gesture Recognition system. He’s using a more Flash-based system that is easier …

 

Fractal Production of Value: Transitioning From Real to Digital Value Structures

Fractal Production of Value: Transitioning From Real to Digital Value Structures

WATCH OUT! The value epidemic is here. Note: I wrote this at some point in college and just recently found it while on the plane to …

 

Lazy Sundays

Lazy Sundays

Our Sunday skill-share this week involved eating copious amounts of breadfruit, shoveling compost, doing crafty activities and talking about the implications of place and place sharing.