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infinite_jim

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  1. I'd imagine that the modular panels would HAVE be a very sophisticated skin system which at a minimum would entail solutions for heat exchange, silica dehumidification, external rain water collection, filtering, and purging (yes, clean rain inside the dome). It would also have to "touch the earth lightly," meaning that it's structural basis might be in the form of a gigantic central umbrella or series of mushroom structures, or linear ribs spoking from the CBD and based on our existing infrastructural ROW's, or even a series of outer space based matrix trusses (of course they would need extensive stabilizers you know for those pesky solar winds).

    Missed this show but it sounds interesting.

  2. Did we ever hear results out of the bid for the state funding tier upgrade?
    The Constitutional amendment will be put to a state-wide vote in November 2009, and we plan to engage the support of our alumni, our community leaders, and the UH System family in a drive to educate voters on what additional Tier One universities will mean in terms of economic growth for Texas. We are hopeful voters will pass the amendment.
  3. That's a great place to locate an apartment complex in this area! Finally the retention ponds will have some landscaping attention and recreation, it looks like "Beyond Thunderdome" behind that Lowes.

    I should also disclaim that I live in the immediate area and think this project, whether of developmental merit or not, is correctly sited relative to it's capacity and scope.

  4. I'm sure this will make for a great public restroom for all. :D

    Just kidding, but I'm not really sure any preconceived "design" is a good idea. The grade dynamics of it's current design does isolate the epicenter of the park and the sculpture's choice of materials reinforces a stark character. I'd be fine with the simplicity of a level grading and a manicured lawn of Hank Hill's criteria.

  5. What I've always wondered was how Niko Niko's was able to get a permit considering how close their patio is to the road. I could be mistaken, but I don't think code enforcement normally grants these types of variances often.

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