Yes, another TED talk I am so addicted to this site as it offer such a wonderful array of forward looking ideas. This talk is given by the grandson of Charles and Ray Eames. I would like to hi-light the a point that is made in this talk about the difference between design and style. This is so evident in all the magazines that we see the glossy images of very slick apartments and housing. Design is about the user and how things work, not to disregard the aesthetic value, but rather see it as only one part of the greater picture. Eames furniture today is very much seen in terms of style, an object to have for its aesthetics values, but as is explained here it is design to function and function well.
After hearing this talk by Daniel Libeskind, I could not resist but post it here for you all. His architecture is challenging. Many architects themselves find it challenging. Weather you agree with him or disagree, there is no doubting his belief in what he is doing. This I find particularly inspiring. It is time to move beyond a beige.
Here in Australia we there has been much discussion since the Victorian Bush Fires in February about the design of houses to withstand a bush fire. Short of design houses as bunkers for the possible unfortunate situation that may arise there are positive steps that can be taken to make you house resistant to fire. This video demonstrate a house that has done just that. It also demonstrates that life style does not have to be compromised and you can live with the this landscape. Check out the video by click the link above and let us all know what you think.
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