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The Sheats Goldstein Residence, designed by John Lautner.  Courtesy of LACMA; photo: © Jeff Green The author Jonathan Griffin of Apollo magazine article  'Big Lebowski pad acquired by LACMA' describes the new work adjacent to the famous Sheats-Goldstein residence as being in the 'School of Lautner'. The new work was begun under Architect Duncan Nicholson and is continued under his proteges at Conner and Perry Architects . Goldstein Entertainment Complex by Nicholson Architects Related Articles: John Lautner Sheats-Goldstein Residence Goldstein Tennis Court

New product for concrete rebar in leu of steel excels in applications for water penetration environments. Concrete always strong in compression relies on steel rebar to support structure in tension which alloys concrete structures to make large spans and dynamic loads such as cantilevers. The basalt rebar is over 2 times as strong in tension as steel rebar and is approximately a third of the weight. The major downsides that I can see using basalt fiber material is that it has a lower modulus of elasticity less than half of that of steel ( see basalt fiber properties ). In addition you can't bend tight radius of this material on a job site which makes it difficult to use for specific situations. Related Articles: Binishell Concrete Dome Concrete Canvas Post Tension Concrete Slab

Advancement in the world of welding on the industrial scale eliminates the need for rivets and other fastening devices in leu of a powerful and seamless bing of a continuous friction stir weld . Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is revolutionizing the way we approach welding. This solid-state process allows for high-quality, high-strength welds in alloys that were once considered difficult to weld. It's quickly becoming the go-to choice for manufacturing lightweight transportation structures in a variety of applications, from automotive and aerospace to light rail and marine. Developed in the early 1990s by TWI (The Welding Institute) in the UK, FSW is a green process that emits no fumes or arc light, and consumes no shielding gas or welding wire. This makes it a more environmentally friendly option than traditional welding methods. So how does FSW work? In simple terms, a rotating tool is used to join two pieces of metal together by generating frictional heat that softens the mater

This could be the vehicle that will change the world providing a clean running electric car to the masses that also out performs its gas equivalent. It's a promise by the electric vehicle industry and Elon Musk to make an affordable electrical vehicle and with the additional state and federal incentives make this seem like an ideal car for many americans in the near future. It's amazing to think that this type of vehicle could truly change the local environmental air quality of big city such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. Tesla Model 3 hatchback version Related Articles: Giga Factory Elon Musk Home Battery

Malibu surfing spaceship architect Harry Gesner builds unique and a bit cooky designed homes he discusses designing his own home in this video. Definitely have to give him props for building outside the box. Harry Gesner is an American architect and builder who is known for his unique and unconventional designs, particularly his work with homes in the Malibu area. Gesner's designs often incorporate organic shapes and natural materials, such as wood and stone, and are influenced by the surrounding landscape and environment. One of Gesner's most famous designs is the "Malibu Surfing Spaceship", a home that he built in the 1970s. The home is a curved, organic structure that resembles a wave or a spaceship, with large windows that offer views of the ocean and surrounding hillsides. The interior of the home is also curved, with a flowing, open layout that emphasizes natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. In a video discussing the design of his own home,

York Minster Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, is currently hosted a unique and eye-catching installation that has turned its 14th-century nave into a yard of fresh grass. This installation was created in preparation for the York Minster Rose Dinner, a 900-person dinner that will take place inside the cathedral to raise money for the York Minster Fund in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. The real grass, grown in felt recycled from British textiles and named Wow!Grass!, was carefully rolled out to cover over 16,000 square feet of the cathedral floor. The lush green carpet has turned the nave into a striking indoor landscape that will be enjoyed by guests during the dinner. Sky News reports that this living carpet technique has been used in other high-profile events such as creating grass sofas for the National Trust and transforming Trafalgar Square into a village green. This installation showcases the innovative ways in which art and arch