Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development, Modern on Jun 13th, 2008
Historic spaces are often distinguished as old and static, lacking freshness and modern appeal. I was recently invited to take a tour of one of Boulder’s most historically significant structures, the Highland Building, and found the very opposite to be true. Known for it’s value as Boulder’s first National Historic Landmark (1977), but […]
Posted in Culture, Design, Development, Functional Design, Green Issues on Jun 12th, 2008
Water is a critical resource that our planet and it’s inhabitants cannot live without, and yet more than a billion people don’t have access to clean water, and thousands die each day from water-related illnesses. For many, water sources can be miles away from the home and individuals have to walk great distances carrying […]
Posted in Architecture, Design, Development on Jun 9th, 2008
Have you ever thought of your house as being a piece of art? I have found that Timber Frame structures exhibit craftsmanship beyond your average stick frame or log cabin. From the timber source, structure and style of the building - Timber Frame structures are built to last and affords a broad range […]
Posted in Culture, Design, Functional Design on Jun 7th, 2008
Design21, a group of socially conscious designers, recently held a competition involving the role of the bicycle as a tool for change in our society. The winners were announced just recently and can be seen here at their web page.
One design that I found interesting as it is applicable to the industry as a […]
Posted in Culture, Design, Functional Design, Technology on Jun 7th, 2008
In support of Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month, our search for bike design continues with a description of E-bikeboards, an eco-efficient transportation method, by Erica Braun:
The E-Bikeboard is a 3-wheeled, head-turning, versatile electric scooter that allows the rider to experience a unique carving sensation while riding it. It is ecologically friendly as it […]
Posted in Arts, Boulder & Environs, Culture, Interior Design on Jun 6th, 2008
Where can you find good art in Boulder? Art Galleries are the most common places to start your search, but I wanted to find unique places beyond the norm . My search began with the art hanging on the walls of our down town coffee shops, and here’s a sampling of my findings:
Trident Cafe, […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development, Green Issues, Modern on Jun 4th, 2008
“Rapidly accelerating climate change (global warming), which is caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is now fueling dangerous regional and global environmental events. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of all GHG emissions annually. Seventy-six percent of all electricity generated by US power plants goes […]
Posted in Design on Jun 3rd, 2008
The Bicycle Design Blog is a great resource for learning and exploring the inner-workings and function of bicycles. It was started in 2005 by a product designer, James Thomas, who simply likes bikes. The intent of this site is to discuss bike ideas and current trends in the field of bicycle design. […]