tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post3822137037312382539..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: Evolutionary Design is Healthier than Visionary DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-81938428726392108702014-02-10T09:37:18.447-05:002014-02-10T09:37:18.447-05:00Potomacker,
many thanks for your comment and lett...Potomacker,<br /><br />many thanks for your comment and letting me know about the dead links. I need to do a back check of links soon!<br /><br />Not surprised you were unimpressed with the restoration work - it is rare when it meets the standard of the original in so many cases.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-26463964006564636182014-02-10T09:01:22.554-05:002014-02-10T09:01:22.554-05:00You might want to consider updating the dead links...You might want to consider updating the dead links to the BBC series. Brand has posted the videos on how own youtube channel.<br />http://www.youtube.com/user/brandst?feature=watch<br /><br />On a side note, I read HBL and it inspired me to make a pilgrimage to Montpelier. The docent that day was completely unaware of Brand's work, nor much about Madison's modifications. I enjoyed the tour nonetheless, especially how the decision was made to preserve and maintain the building as *was, (equally maintaining the DuPont modifications) due to limited funding and to show the house as part of a continuum. I was impressed with the reasons and the results.<br />A few years later and several millions of dollars of appropriated grant money, that whole line of reasoning was gone along with all the later additions. It seems that sometimes buildings must be unlearned. Money swears and I was not at all impressed with the restoration work. And we have another updated suburban McMansion with a big green lawn and lots of trees to draw in the tourists. <br />Potomackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047837559244141708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-78708172018196272042012-03-04T17:47:51.120-05:002012-03-04T17:47:51.120-05:00Very thought provoking Chris. In two months I am m...Very thought provoking Chris. In two months I am moving to an "unpopular" section of Brooklyn which is populated by live-in landlords who are quite free to modify their space to suit current needs. Some might find it messy or ugly but I enjoy the air of liberty. That sense of freedom also means you need to tolerate loud music and parties until two or three in the morning or a neighbor who opens a open air market in front of his house. By contrast the tightly scripted world of the planned communities seems like the land of the living dead. <br /><br />On the other hand, I understand the pressures that push zoning into existence. When you spend several hundred thousand dollars for a house, you aren't thrilled so see a developer buy the block across the street for thirty story tower full of luxury unit you could never afford. <br /><br />As a whole, the zoning system in NYC has been the playground of the rich and connected to ensure they control the flow of economic development. Very un-democratic. <br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts,<br />Harlan BarnhartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-68433703296942945462012-02-28T09:42:43.081-05:002012-02-28T09:42:43.081-05:00Adam,
many thanks for your comment, and I was won...Adam,<br /><br />many thanks for your comment, and I was wondering when someone would make a response to my question! You'll also notice a striking difference when you see the 'man in the street' interview - the Brits tend to sound more literate and are better capable of expressing a complete thought in a sentence than the average American. I don't know why that is, but it might have something to do with the public education systems in the two countries.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-36147058269817575062012-02-28T00:34:06.141-05:002012-02-28T00:34:06.141-05:00Being a Brit living in Canada I couldn't agree...Being a Brit living in Canada I couldn't agree more with your comments about Brit documentaries.. I cannot bear watching NA TV, particularly because of the incessant and repetative adverts and content warnings, but mainly because the quality is just not there and everything is sensationalised. Fortunately am able to access UK satellite TV via the internet - the calmness, the friendliness, not to mention the quality of programming of the BBC and Channel 4 is quite literally a joy to return to after being subjected to an hour or 2 of local TV. <br />I'd be interested to know why the difference is so great too - it cannot be to do with the way the BBC is run and funded because the private Channel 4 produces excellent programming - documentaries and films. <br />Anyway, I missed this series so thanks v much for the heads-up and links.Adam Macernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-638957577725553092012-02-25T21:33:46.971-05:002012-02-25T21:33:46.971-05:00Charlie,
glad to hear it! I also think that Alexa...Charlie,<br /><br />glad to hear it! I also think that Alexander's "A Pattern Language" is an all-time classic.<br /><br />~ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-74276650801861078302012-02-25T21:06:40.078-05:002012-02-25T21:06:40.078-05:00Chris,
Thanks for these links.
I was glad to see C...Chris,<br />Thanks for these links.<br />I was glad to see Christopher Alexander included in the series.Charlienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-74732382796216345372012-02-22T23:38:55.851-05:002012-02-22T23:38:55.851-05:00Tim,
glad to hear that you are a fan of Brand'...Tim,<br /><br />glad to hear that you are a fan of Brand's work too! thanks for the comment.<br /><br />Joe,<br /><br />I will try to get a copy of that film - it looks like it might be a funny one.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-30100660000189484952012-02-21T20:23:26.938-05:002012-02-21T20:23:26.938-05:00In the first part was this quote " it purifie...In the first part was this quote " it purifies the soul living in a Corbusier House" Patrick Aubry... You got to see the film : 'Mon Oncle' staring Jacques Tati about modern life in a modern house in 1958 ... Thanks for the link to these films..<br /><br />JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-37489789515069361672012-02-21T13:58:48.066-05:002012-02-21T13:58:48.066-05:00Another thumbs up for How Buildings Learn, which h...Another thumbs up for How Buildings Learn, which has been on my shelve for years too, across two continents. I especially like the section on Building 20 at M.I.T., which was indeed gross and wonderful.Tim Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629429704217731021noreply@blogger.com