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Honnold & Rex's 1954 Research House With Xorin Balbes Reno

10/7/2015

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This Honnold & Rex Research House was built in1954 and then redesigned & reconfigured by Xorin Balbes in 1980.  Arts & Architecture magazine's incredibly important Case Study House program built innovative modern houses all over Southern California (and beyond) throughout the forties, fifties, and sixties.  This modern masterpiece is filled of luxury appliances, finishes and furnishings.  Located on the most desirable street above Sunset Plaza in LA this project is worth a peak.
For more info see link 1 and link 2.
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Artist Ben Young

8/19/2015

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Ben Young uses laminated glass to build his unique sculptures featuring many ocean and water themes.  Raised in Waihi Beach, New Zealand now residing in Sydney, Australia, Ben Young is a self-taught artist who has been making glass sculpture for over 10 years. 
Learn more about this artist on his website Broken Liquid.
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Manutti Air Collection for Jardin De Ville

8/18/2015

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Jardin De Ville is an outdoor furniture company based in Quebec, they recently hired Manutti to design their new Air collection.  With slick modern detailing pared with durable but casual looking fabric.  The solid base is powder-coated stainless steel and a thin mid-section of exotic Iroko wood slats help air circulation. The thick large cushions resemble the luxury of the modern Italian design in Moroso sofa.

Previously posted on busyboo.com
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Passive Aggressive Potholes

8/16/2015

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Planting flowers in potholes has become a recent trend in North America and Europe to draw the attention of the local transit authority.  Although quite passive aggressive, these artists have to be given credit for the unique approach they have taken since all else has failed to get the governments' help.  Some citizens have tried planting flowers, trees, mosaics and staging rubber ducks and sculptures in the potholes.  In New Orleans, citizens are filling potholes with Mardi Gras beads or repairing them themselves even though it is illegal for citizens to fix potholes themselves.  In Jackson Mississippi, ‘Pothole Robin Hood’ (Ron Chane) broke-in and stole some of the city's asphalt and fixed 101 local potholes with the tag ‘citizen fixed’.  Another speedy way is spray painting genitalia over the potholes like Wanksy does in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester in the UK.  It seems odd that covering up graffiti is more urgent than public safety on the roadways.
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5 Great Products

8/10/2015

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Ring Video Doorbell

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The Ring Video Doorbell lets you answer the door from anywhere with your smartphone, iPhone or Android. Connects to your Wi-Fi network and provides homeowner with convenience, monitoring, and security with quick install.

Algae-Resistant Shingles

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Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Shingles use a high concentration of copper-fortified granules and 3M Scotchgard to protect roofs from streaking. As rain washes down the roof, some of the copper in the granules dissolves and kills moss, algae, and molds. When the entire roof system (underlayment, starter strip, ridge caps, and Pinnacle Pristine shingles) is from the Atlas Signature Select family, the roof is covered by a fully transferable, non-prorated 15-year warranty on labor and materials. 
Credit: JLC + Frank Baptie

Engineered Shakes and Shingles

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The uncompromising beauty of Grayne’s 5” Plain Sawn Shingle offers the charm of natural cedar with none of the maintenance. The shingle’s graining patterns create natural depth and shadows for a striking on-house appearance. Grayne’s sharp, crisp edges and dual offset installation provide the most authentic look possible, from up close and from the curb.

Velux Skylights

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The VELUX  curb mounted product family is designated The No Leak Skylight.  Features include 3 layers of water protection – advanced LoE3 glass for better energy efficiency, higher visible light transmittance, and improved solar heat gain performance, pre-mounted brackets.

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It is difficult to find LED floodlights that aren't hideous, check out Spaulding Lighting's line of floodlights.

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