Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
04/11/2011
01/11/2011
Crazy Clown Time - David Lynch
David Lynch, the genius behind Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive (one of my all time favourites!), The Straight Story (beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!) and other masterpieces, has got a new work coming out soon!
After filmmaking and visual arts, Lynch is now launching his first solo music project (Crazy Time Clown).
I have to say that, for me, this does not come as a big surprise. One just has to watch his films to understand how important music has always been in his career. His films would not be as interesting without that slightly crazy music in the background, that always seems to fit in so perfectly in the surrealist environments he creates. Just watch Mulholland Drive and you'll understand... Apart from that, Lynch has done musical collaborations before with other artists, most of them with wonderful results.
From what I have heard so far, I can only say that this album could only have been created within the depths of David Lynch's mind :) Play the video above and you'll see what I mean.
You can also check THIS WEBSITE to listen to another one of his musical projects, with a singer called Chrysta Bell. A bit different, but wonderful nevertheless.
The man is a genius and so good at everything he does... Unbelievable!
Crazy Time Clown will be available from November 7.
28/10/2011
First images of Tim Burton's new film released !
The new film is called "Frankenweenie" and is actually the 'remake' of a short film by Burton with the same name, but made in 1984. The short film, a parody of the Frankenstein story was produced for Disney - and resulted in Burton's being dismissed...
Lucky for us, Disney dismissed this 30 min film so much, that allowed it to be placed in full on YouTube!
(Part 1 below)
Fado for "Intangible Heritage of Humanity"
According to PUBLICO, FADO music may be elected Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Fado, already considered worldwide as a symbol of Portuguese culture, is now amongst the seven favourites in the lot of 49 applications. The winner will be selected in a meeting of experts that will take place between 22 and 29 November in Bali.
The experts considered that FADO has "a kind of poetic and musical versatility" with "a strong sense of belonging and connection to Lisbon."
I could not agree more and, being a complete fado lover, I am very happy that FADO can be finally recognised for what it is!
For those of you who don't know that much about fado, below is the video presented at the time of the application for fado as "Intangible Heritage of Humanity".
And, just in case you would like to listen to some more...
25/10/2011
20/08/2011
UNESCO/ Reviving Earth Architecture in the Jordan Valley - Palestine
via: youtube
Short video produced by UNESCO Ramallah Office on the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTF-HS) Fund Joint Program: “Livelihood Protection and Sustainable Empowerment of Vulnerable Rural and Refugee Communities in the Jordan Valley” in Aqabet Jaber Refugee Camp.
The Human Security Joint Programme for the Jordan Valley implemented by FAO, UNESCO, UNRWA and UN WOMEN is designed to respond to the protection and livelihood needs of selected vulnerable Palestinian communities and to improve their living conditions by providing them with the skills, tools and techniques to mitigate and cope with the threats they are confronted with.
UNESCO component focuses on improving the physical living conditions and housing standards in the Jordan Valley, where some 30 percent of its inhabitants, including refugees, Bedouins and economic migrants, are deprived of their right to adequate housing. In order to achieve its objectives, UNESCO component is designed to utilise existing and yet untapped opportunities by providing local population with up-to-date know-how and alternative building techniques, notably the "mud-brick", which in the past was extensively used in the area as the most suitable construction material for all typologies of buildings as well as the most environment friendly.
The selected direct beneficiaries (skilled workers and unskilled workers and 3 young architects) will be trained on-the-job on the production and construction of mud-brick utilising the 6 mud-brick structures to be provided by the Programme which shall also serve as pilot demonstration structures. These are: the UNRWA community centre in Aqbet Jabr refugee camp, 4 women centres in various villages in the JV to be utilised by UN Women and its local partners, the museum of Agriculture which is a joint initiative of the Palestinian ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, and Agriculture and the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC), in addition to the rehabilitation works in selected historical sites.
The first pilot demonstration structure, the UNRWA community centre is a 250 m2 structure that, for training and experimental purposes, will be constructed using different available materials (Adobe Blocks, Compressed Earth Blocks, etc) and building techniques (vaults, domes, flat ceilings, multi-floor, and different kinds of plastering). Over 30 skilled workers, 20 unskilled workers and 3 architects including 7 women are currently benefiting from the on-the-job training through the construction of this pilot under the direct supervision of the UNSCO Team of Consultants.
Short video produced by UNESCO Ramallah Office on the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTF-HS) Fund Joint Program: “Livelihood Protection and Sustainable Empowerment of Vulnerable Rural and Refugee Communities in the Jordan Valley” in Aqabet Jaber Refugee Camp.
The Human Security Joint Programme for the Jordan Valley implemented by FAO, UNESCO, UNRWA and UN WOMEN is designed to respond to the protection and livelihood needs of selected vulnerable Palestinian communities and to improve their living conditions by providing them with the skills, tools and techniques to mitigate and cope with the threats they are confronted with.
UNESCO component focuses on improving the physical living conditions and housing standards in the Jordan Valley, where some 30 percent of its inhabitants, including refugees, Bedouins and economic migrants, are deprived of their right to adequate housing. In order to achieve its objectives, UNESCO component is designed to utilise existing and yet untapped opportunities by providing local population with up-to-date know-how and alternative building techniques, notably the "mud-brick", which in the past was extensively used in the area as the most suitable construction material for all typologies of buildings as well as the most environment friendly.
The selected direct beneficiaries (skilled workers and unskilled workers and 3 young architects) will be trained on-the-job on the production and construction of mud-brick utilising the 6 mud-brick structures to be provided by the Programme which shall also serve as pilot demonstration structures. These are: the UNRWA community centre in Aqbet Jabr refugee camp, 4 women centres in various villages in the JV to be utilised by UN Women and its local partners, the museum of Agriculture which is a joint initiative of the Palestinian ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, and Agriculture and the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC), in addition to the rehabilitation works in selected historical sites.
The first pilot demonstration structure, the UNRWA community centre is a 250 m2 structure that, for training and experimental purposes, will be constructed using different available materials (Adobe Blocks, Compressed Earth Blocks, etc) and building techniques (vaults, domes, flat ceilings, multi-floor, and different kinds of plastering). Over 30 skilled workers, 20 unskilled workers and 3 architects including 7 women are currently benefiting from the on-the-job training through the construction of this pilot under the direct supervision of the UNSCO Team of Consultants.
11/07/2011
Eco-cities: who can afford them?
'Are you torn between living green and living in the heart of the city? Now you can do both! Take a tour of Europe's eco-cities, starting with Stockholm's trendy neighborhood of Hammerby Sjostad, along with London and its BedZed, and finish with IssyGrid, the first French smart grid project. Ready for the ride?'
It is known that cities are a major source of CO2 emissions, much of it directly or indirectly involved with the built environment. This fact has been contributing for a definite shift in the mindset of those living and building the cities. The increasingly higher numbers of environmentally conscious housing developments, such as the ones shown on the video are proof of that.
However, something is often not mentioned but can be easily picked up from these sorts of videos/articles/interviews. The fact is that, in order to be able to live in these ‘eco-cities’ (or eco/green/bio/sustainable cities...) one usually has to pay a considerable high price.
The truth is that it has become fashionable to live in a place like Bed Zed. Those who are not lucky enough to own a house there can get a glimpse of the place through guided tours! According to the bioregional website ‘thousands of people visit BedZED every year’ (Opening hours are from 9.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), and I am sure the same happens in other places such as this.
Apparently, and according to THIS article, 'Research has shown that buyers are willing to pay up to a 20% premium for innovative design and green features such as those at BedZED'.Why? Well, maybe because 'the average BedZED resident still presently releases a massive 56% less carbon dioxide than the average English citizen' the same article states...
Of course, overall, these housing developments certainly have many positive outcomes, but I cannot help wondering just how this fact fits in the sustainability agenda. Sustainable cities, YES, but for whom?
Apparently, and according to THIS article, 'Research has shown that buyers are willing to pay up to a 20% premium for innovative design and green features such as those at BedZED'.Why? Well, maybe because 'the average BedZED resident still presently releases a massive 56% less carbon dioxide than the average English citizen' the same article states...
Of course, overall, these housing developments certainly have many positive outcomes, but I cannot help wondering just how this fact fits in the sustainability agenda. Sustainable cities, YES, but for whom?
27/02/2011
Learning from nature - Bird's earth nest
Wonderful slideshow showing a bird building its nest out of earth. Could not resist and had to post this on my blog... Enjoy!
25/02/2011
BBC Human Planet - Mali mud mosque
Clip from BBC series Human Planet - Rivers.
Mali mud mosque
'The biggest and oldest mud building in the world needs a fresh coat of river mud. Once the mud is the right consistency, the whole town of Djenne mucks in for this annual event.'14/02/2011
Earth: The Pale Blue Dot
Something different. via: a barriga de um arquitecto
EARTH: The Pale Blue Dot from Michael Marantz on Vimeo.
19/12/2010
Mosque in Djenne, Mali - short video
Djenne Mosque, largest mud building in the world from f.k on Vimeo.
Video by f.k. , 17 Dec 2010
This video captures the great mosque in Djenne, Mali, and it was filmed during sunrise. Absolutely beautiful...
30/11/2010
DIRT - the movie
via: imbd.com
A look at man's relationship with Dirt. Dirt and humans couldn't be closer. We started our journey together as stardust, swirled by cosmic forces into our galaxy, solar system, and planet. We are made of the same stuff. Four billion years of evolution created dirt as the living source of all life on Earth including humans. Dirt has given us food, shelter, fuel, medicine, ceramics, flowers, cosmetics and color --everything needed for our survival. For most of the last ten thousand years we humans understood our intimate bond with dirt and the rest of nature. We took care of the soils that took care of us. But, over time, we lost that connection. Our species became greedy and careless. We still depend on dirt, but now we abuse and ignore it. We are destroying our last natural resource with our agriculture, our mining, and our paving over the planet for cities.
21/11/2010
hollow concrete blocks machine adapted to make mud and straw blocks
Have a look at how a hollow concrete blocks machine can be adapted to make mud and straw blocks.
25/10/2010
Using Earth as the Main Building Material - Jean Dethier
'Earth provides the magnificent opportunity to face the ecological crisis through architecture and housing. More than that, it is one of the obvious alternatives for sustainable development.' Jean Dethier finishes this video reminding us what the role of this building material can be in the future. Although I could not agree more, I am also aware of the fact that there is still a lot to be done in order to take this material forward. Even so, and considering that so much has evolved in terms of techniques since the exhibition he put together in the 1980's, I truly believe this will eventually happen.
04/03/2010
Documentário - El Barro, las manos, la casa
Mostro aqui uma demo de 6 minutos de um documentário intitulado “el barro, las manos, la casa”. Esta é mais uma ferramenta para os interessados na temática das arquitecturas de terra, que poderão assistir, nas duas horas de duração total, à explicação e demonstração de várias técnicas de construção natural, desde o processo de produção à devida aplicação.
Este documentário didáctico foi produzido Gustavo Marangoni e alcançou o primeiro prémio no 3er Concurso de Cine y Video Científico del Mercosur, na categoria de Cine y Video Didáctico.
Para mais informação - http://www.gustavomarangoni.com.ar/barro.htm
24/01/2010
Vídeo CRATerre - Janeiro 2010
Este vídeo mostra-nos uma série de experiências levadas a cabo por Romain Anger, um engenheiro e investigador dos laboratórios CRATerre. Romain é também um dos autores do livro Batir en Terre e da exposição Ma Terre Première.
Algumas destas experiências podem aliás ser encontradas tanto na exposição como no referido livro.
04/07/2009
Construção em sacos de terra
Há uns dias soube pelo blog Terra Palha, que também já Portugal se aliou ao movimento da construção com sacos de terra, técnica também apelidada de super adobe. É quase impossível ficar indiferente a mais esta forma de utilizar a terra como meio para proporcionar abrigo, quer pela simplicidade de execução, quer pelas potencialidades a nível da concepção de espaço. Sim, tem limitações, como aliás todas terão, no entanto, acredito que possui também muito para oferecer. Convido a darem uma espreitadela aos vídeos da construção de super adobe em Portugal - Disponíveis AQUI.
Existem hoje bastantes formas de aceder a informação relativa a esta técnica de construção, quer seja através de publicações, quer através das imensas páginas da web dedicadas exclusivamente a esta temática. O blog earthbag building é uma daquelas páginas preciosas que visito diariamente e que aconselho a quem se interessa pela construção com sacos de terra. Os posts são sempre muito interessantes e os exemplos que partilham com os leitores, fantásticos. Os mesmos autores dessa página criaram outras onde, por exemplo, disponibilizam plantas de casas capazes de inspirar qualquer um a avançar no seu próprio projecto (ver AQUI). Eu própria estou bem tentada...
De fora não poderia deixar a página do Cal-earth, uma instituição que imediatamente associamos ao arquitecto Nader Khalili e que, para além de outras coisas, muito se tem dedicado à expansão desta prática.
E porque os recursos são de facto imensos, não esqueçamos os milhares de vídeos disponíveis no youtube onde podemos ter uma ideia do que se anda a fazer pelo mundo com sacos de terra! Estes são apenas dois exemplos:
14/04/2009
Ainda sobre o reboco de terra...
Para complementar o post sobre o reboco de terra aqui ficam dois vídeos muito interessantes que demonstram o processo do fabrico do revestimento.
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