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The Architect Rem Koolhaas discusses the neologism of Starchitect in 2010 at the Department of Architecture and Design of the American University of Beirut. Rem Koolhaas is a founding partner of the firm OMA. Works: Rem Koolhaas is a Dutch architect known for his innovative and unconventional designs. His work is characterized by its focus on urbanism, cultural analysis, and research-driven architecture. He is also known for challenging traditional architectural conventions and experimenting with new technologies and materials. The CCTV building in Beijing, China, is one of Koolhaas' most famous works. It was designed for China Central Television (CCTV) and features two towers that are connected by a cantilevered section. The building's unique shape and structural design are intended to reflect the complexity and dynamism of the modern media landscape. Koolhaas' work is different from many other architects in several ways. Firstly, he places a strong emphas

Tile pattern at Darb-i Imam shrine in Iran, built in 1453 A Quasicrystal is a structurally ordered pattern but is not repeated at regular intervals. In the 1970s Mathematician  Roger Penrose was able to describe similar patterns and reproduce the  Aperiodic Tiling . Quasicrystal pattern on a sunflower head Professor Dan Shechtman discusses his discovery of Quasicrystal in this video. Referenced Links: Reuters Article on Quasicrystals  in Arabic Tile http://wonderfulscience.blog.com/2011/10/07/quasicrystal/ http://paintasyoulike.tumblr.com/

Video from Pilkington Glass explains how float glass is made. Float glass is mass produced to make most modern windows. This glass can also be dangerous when broken because it breaks into large sections that can cause serious injury while tempered glass is heat treated so that it is stronger and when broken breaks into small fragments.