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art & architecture: Sustainable Vision Roundtable
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Friday, May 1, 2009. We had our first Sustainable Vision Roundtable. Yesterday. It was a big success! Over eighteen interested parties where in attendance. If you are interested in Sustainable Living. Please feel free to attend the next event. Discussion group for those interested in Sustainable Living, Green Home Design, Simple Living, Eco Design and anything related to intelligent living. 6350 N. 78th St Unit 259, Scottsdale AZ 85250 (cross streets McDonald and 78th St). Free, refreshments provided.
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art & architecture: October 2008
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Solar Basics, Part 2. In my opinion, our sun offers an energy source that is virtually inexhaustible, plentiful, and relatively easy to harness. Solar energy should and will be a huge part of our overall energy solution. Following is what I consider to be the Basics of Solar. As I see it, solar energy is harnessed by three means – Passive, Thermal and Photovoltaic. In my previous post, I addressed Passive and Thermal Solar. Dana W. Ball. Art Guy Design, LLC. Solar Basics, Part 1.
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art & architecture: Priming the Pump for Sustainability
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Monday, March 2, 2009. Priming the Pump for Sustainability. There is a lot of talk about the stimulus plan. Is it stimulus? Pick your terms, define them as you will. Here's what we know:. To be clear, this is a paradigm shift. (As a point of reference, it was a mere 500 years ago that we thought the earth was flat.). Solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal and biomass energies will be the new petroleum of our post-paradigm shift world. (Hot, Flat and Crowded, by Thomas Friedman). Here's what I foresee:.
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art & architecture: November 2007
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright - Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright's First Los Angeles Project. In 1927, Aline Barnsdall gave Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres to the city of Los Angeles for use as a public art park in memory of her father, Theodore Barnsdall. As always, please click on images to enlarge.). The fourth side of the courtyard is defined using an elevated hallway connecting the master and daughter's bedroom's on one side to the guest room on the...
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art & architecture: October 2007
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Sunday, October 14, 2007. Custom Cabin Design - Peggy's Tree House. This client had assembled an extensive and specific list of the characteristics that would comprise her custom cabin design. She needed that list translated into an image she could frame and keep in front of her on her desk as a motivational tool. Following is a summary of those characteristics taken from dialog:. 8226; Single level structure on a gentle slope in the woods near water. 8226; Three bedrooms (one master, two guest). View my...
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art & architecture: May 2009
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Friday, May 1, 2009. We had our first Sustainable Vision Roundtable. Yesterday. It was a big success! Over eighteen interested parties where in attendance. If you are interested in Sustainable Living. Please feel free to attend the next event. Discussion group for those interested in Sustainable Living, Green Home Design, Simple Living, Eco Design and anything related to intelligent living. 6350 N. 78th St Unit 259, Scottsdale AZ 85250 (cross streets McDonald and 78th St). Free, refreshments provided.
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art & architecture: The End of Oil
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Friday, October 17, 2008. The End of Oil. I’m confident that we, as the dominant species of this relatively small rock, can and will overcome greed, hunger for power, and lack of foresight to unite in a common goal to explore for and harness new sources for energy. The dialog is presently at a fever pitch. The question I would put forward is this: Why didn’t this dialog, once begun, continue on to its conclusion over 30 years ago during the energy crisis? Dana W. Ball. Art Guy Design, LLC. The End of Oil.
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art & architecture: Sustainable Vision Roundtable 5/28/09
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Sustainable Vision Roundtable 5/28/09. We had our second Sustainable Vision Roundtable on Thursday May 28th, 2009. Twenty members shared their views on positive economic signs from real estate to finance. We had quite a few speakers:. 8211; http:/ www.gosolarlife.com/. 8211; offered information regarding senate bill SB 1403 which is being supported by her friend and Arizona state senator Barbara Leff. The bill is geared toward job creation in the green industry. Discussed forming a...
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art & architecture: Solar Basics, Part 2
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Solar Basics, Part 2. In my opinion, our sun offers an energy source that is virtually inexhaustible, plentiful, and relatively easy to harness. Solar energy should and will be a huge part of our overall energy solution. Following is what I consider to be the Basics of Solar. As I see it, solar energy is harnessed by three means – Passive, Thermal and Photovoltaic. In my previous post, I addressed Passive and Thermal Solar. Dana W. Ball. Art Guy Design, LLC. Solar Basics, Part 2.