Quieter wind turbines?
Green energy, like other kinds of energy, has external impacts. One is annoying your neighbors, and yourself, with a noisy wind turbine. Before wind turbines on every house can make a serious...
View ArticleCollaboration Fail
David Stairs of the Design Altruism Project argues that many collaborations aren't actually collaborative. In a sobering post, he notes that people want to set up a project to be the hub for...
View ArticleEarthquake mitigation for buildings
Design and choice of building materials have a major impact on a building's earthquake safety. Less rigidity in buildings and a combination of flexing and tensile strength allows for more resistance...
View ArticleDesign for the Other Ninety Percent: A Revolution in Design
Paul Polak is a psychiatrist, social entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and an advocate for doing business with the poor. He has established businesses, including IDE (International Development...
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