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Shabono structures by the Yanomami

From southern Venezuela and northern Brazil, the Yanomami built Shabonos as temporary dwellings for the whole community. Built using thatched palm leaves and wood these structures were built in clearings in the jungle. Each family would have their own personal area within the Shabono.

cjwho: 21 Of The Most Interesting Floating Staircase Designs

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:21:37 -0400

cjwho:

21 Of The Most Interesting Floating Staircase Designs

enochliew: Tulach a’ tSolais by Scott Tallon Walker...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:21:17 -0400

enochliew:

Tulach a’ tSolais by Scott Tallon Walker Architects

Mathematical, abstract, without apparent function and very memorable, the chamber adheres to the classical golden ratio.

kazu721010: Casa Costa Esmeralda / BAK Arquitectos

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:20:40 -0400

kazu721010:

Casa Costa Esmeralda / BAK Arquitectos

hiromitsu: Dearborn Homes to Downtown Chicago by metroblossom...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:18:53 -0400

hiromitsu:

Dearborn Homes to Downtown Chicago by metroblossom on Flickr.

3inches: Pabellón Ciccillo Matarazzo / Oscar Niemeyer. © Andrés...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:15:47 -0400

3inches:

Pabellón Ciccillo Matarazzo / Oscar Niemeyer. © Andrés Otero

theblackballerina: David Maisel

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:15:19 -0400

theblackballerina:

David Maisel

aethelyon: Night Tower

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:14:29 -0400

aethelyon:

Night Tower

ziadelsharkawiarchitecture: Elqui Domos Astronomical Hotel /...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:12:16 -0400

ziadelsharkawiarchitecture:

Elqui Domos Astronomical Hotel / Rodrigo Duque Motta

off-my-rocker: Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO, Late Winter...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:08:33 -0400

off-my-rocker:

Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO, Late Winter 2011

(by Douglas Palmer)

New York

shortformblog: The new Mobile Mindset study, conducted by...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:51:30 -0400

shortformblog:

The new Mobile Mindset study, conducted by Harris Interactive, has revealed a great deal of new information about the habits of mobile phone users. Nearly 60% of those surveyed said they don’t go more than an hour without checking their phone, while 73% said they felt a sense of panic if/when their device is lost. The most surprising statistic though, at least to us, were the primary reasons people fear losing their phones — only six percent of those surveyed said they were worried that valuable account information could be stolen, while 38% cited the cost and hassle of replacing the phone.

#Thematic #Maps #Cartography npr: How much does the government...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:48:31 -0400

#Thematic #Maps #Cartography

npr:

How much does the government spend to send a kid to public school? (Figures are for spending on students in elementary and secondary school).

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Source: Census Bureau
Credit: Lam Thuy Vo / NPR