Category Archives: Applied

Digital morphogenesis

Digital morphogenesis is a type of generative art in which complex shape development, or morphogenesis, enabled by computation. This concept is applicable in many areas of design, art, architecture, and modeling. The concept was originally developed in the field of biology, later in geology, geomorphology, and architecture. In architecture, it describes tools and methods for creating forms and adapting them to a known environment. Stanislav Roudavski describes it as similar to biological morphogenesis: developing gradually, without an explicit definition of the methods of growth or adaptation. Parallels can be seen in emergent properties and self-organization.” Developments in digital morphogenesis have allowed construction and analysis of structures in more detail than could have been put into a blueprint or model by hand, with structure at all levels defined by iterative algorithms. As fabrication techniques advance, it is becoming possible to produce objects with fractal or other elaborate structures. “In this inclusive…

Victimless Leather

Victimless Leather – a prototype of a stitch-less jacket, grown from cell cultures into a layer of tissue supported by a coat shaped polymer layer. This is a sub-project of the Tissue Culture & Art Project where the artists are growing a leather jacket without killing any animals. Growing the victimless leather problematizes the concept of garment by making it semi-living. This artistic grown garment is intended to confront people with the moral implications of wearing parts of dead animals for protective and aesthetic reasons and confronts notions of relationships with manipulated living systems. Tissue Culture & Art Project The SymbioticA website explains what it is, “an artistic laboratory dedicated to the research, learning, critique and hands-on engagement with the life sciences.”. The artists work with tissue, constructing and growing complex organisms that can live outside the body, making the new objects semi-living. Their projects are meant to question life,…

String Art

String art, or pin and thread art, is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form geometric patterns or representational designs such as a ship’s sails, sometimes with other artist material comprising the remainder of the work. Thread, wire, or string is wound around a grid of nails hammered into a velvet-covered wooden board. Though straight lines are formed by the string, the slightly different angles and metric positions at which strings intersect gives the appearance of Bézier curves (as in the mathematical concept of envelope of a family of straight lines). Quadratic Bézier curve are obtained from strings based on two intersecting segments. Other forms of string art include Spirelli, which is used for cardmaking and scrapbooking, and curve stitching, in which string is stitched through holes. The thread is a technique that is characterized by the use of colored wires, strings or tensioned wires…

Hybrid arts

Hybrid arts is a contemporary art movement in which artists work with frontier areas of science and emerging technologies. Artists work with fields such as biology, robotics, physical sciences, experimental interface technologies (such as speech, gesture, face recognition), artificial intelligence, and information visualization. They address the research in many ways such as undertaking new research agendas, visualizing results in new ways, or critiquing the social implications of the research. The worldwide community has developed new kinds of art festivals, information sources, organizations, and university programs to explore these new arts. The “Hybrid Art” category is dedicated specifically to today’s hybrid and transdisciplinary projects and approaches to media art. Primary emphasis is on the process of fusing different media and genres into new forms of artistic expression as well as the act of transcending the boundaries between art and research, art and social/political activism, art and pop culture. Hybrid Art also…

Electronic art

Electronic art is a form of art that makes use of electronic media. More broadly, it refers to technology and/or electronic media. It is related to information art, new media art, video art, digital art, interactive art, internet art, and electronic music. It is considered an outgrowth of conceptual art and systems art. The term electronic art is almost synonymous to computer art and digital art. The latter two terms, and especially the term computer-generated art are mostly used for visual artworks generated by computers. However, electronic art has a much broader connotation, referring to artworks that include any type of electronic component, such as works in music, dance, architecture and performance. It is an interdisciplinary field and so artists often collaborate with scientists and engineers when creating their works. The art historian of experimental new media art Edward A. Shanken, is documenting current and past experimental art with a…

Offshore Engineering in Denmark, examples of island construction solutions against urban sprawl, climate change, harsh environments or energy crises

Denmark is a North Sea country with a long coastline and more than 400 beautiful islands. Although the country with the highest happiness index is not facing an imminent crisis, Denmark is already planning for the future. In the face of many environmental and social problems, such as climate change, sea level rise, and energy crisis, Denmark will inevitably link the solution with the rational use of marine resources. Denmark was a society based on agriculture and fishing, and Danes still feel closely tied to the land and the water around them. This respect for nature is why Denmark is a pioneer in promoting sustainability. With the looming threat of climate change, Denmark are turning to more environmentally-friendly urban planning solutions. Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In addition to the most well-known complete carbon…

Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Smart City Solution of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In 2022, Copenhagen’s CO2 emissions have been reduced by 80 percent compared to 2009, and has become an excellent example of green environmental protection. Although affected by the recent fluctuations in the energy environment, the city has recently given up its goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2025. However, more efficient solutions to the problem of carbon production and capture have been introduced. Copenhagen has a richer and more humane environment smart city design, once again guarantees the direction to became the most sustainable city. Copenhagen is recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. As a result of its commitment to high environmental standards, Copenhagen has been praised for its green economy, ranked as the top green city for the second time in…

Guide Tour of Pasteur Museum, Paris, France

The Musée Pasteur is a museum dedicated to French scientist Louis Pasteur. It is located within the Institut Pasteur at 25 Rue du Docteur Roux, Paris, France, in the 15th arrondissement. The museum was established in 1935, in honor of Louis Pasteur, and preserves his memory in the apartment where he spent the last seven years of his life. The rooms, preserved as they are, testify to the daily life of the Pasteur couple, while in the room of scientific memories, the original scientific instruments retrace the many discoveries of the illustrious scientist. The visit ends with the superb Byzantine-inspired crypt where Louis Pasteur and his wife rest. The Pasteur Museum, dedicated to the life of Louis Pasteur, is housed in the apartment occupied by him for the last seven years of his life. The visit ends with the Byzantine-inspired chapel. According to a plan by the architect Charles Girault,…

Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, United States

Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, situated on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California’s most popular attractions. Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin. The Observatory is the best vantage point for observing the world-famous Hollywood Sign. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of…

Guide of Scandinavian interior design with case analysis

Scandinavian interior design is a minimalistic style using a blend of textures and soft hues to make sleek, modern décor feel warm and inviting. Its look is defined by clean lines, chic minimalism, functionality without sacrificing beauty. Scandinavian style favors bright, airy spaces and provides a wonderfully serene feel. Scandinavian interior design speaks to both our tidy tendencies and our desire to live in inviting and comfortable settings. Scandinavian interior design is known for its minimalist color palettes, cozy accents, and striking modern furniture. Designs often play with natural light, emphasizes clean lines, utility, and simple furnishings that are functional, beautiful, and cozy. As a movement, Scandinavian design began in the early 20th century, emerged during the 1930s within the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. However, it traveled through the United States and Canada between 1954 and 1957 to promote and showcase various works by…

High-tech and Innovative industry of Stockholm, Sweden

When talking about technologies or startups, Stockholm might not be the first place that comes to your mind. However, Sweden, especially its capital, Stockholm, have outpaced other European nations with a mix of unique cultural traditions, visionary tech leaders, globally oriented startups and smart government policies. The Nordic tech scene has continued to grow stronger. Looking back from 2013 to 2017, Finland and Sweden have taken the first and second place in European venture capital (VC) investments. The new tech hubs like Stockholm has emerged as the international centre for technologies and innovations. With Sweden’s eastern neighbor Finland is struggling to kickstart its startup industry, the Nordic region, representing only 0.3 percent of the world’s population, makes up for 33 percent of the planet’s billion dollar exits. With companies like IKEA, Spotify, Skype, Ericsson, H&M, Electrolux and Volvo, and tech leaders like Niklas Zennström (Skype), Martin Lorentzon (Spotify) and Daniel…

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly City of Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is one of Europe’s most environmentally friendly cities, and an international role model of global environmental and climate action. Stockholm has a long history of ambitious environmental and climate plans. The first environment programme was adopted as early as 1976, and a number of policies have followed ever since. With each policy, the ambitions have become increasingly higher and more demanding. Thanks to many years of dedicated and successful environmental efforts, Stockholm was awarded Europe’s first European Green Capital in 2010. Stockholm has been recognised for its innovative take on urban sustainability, combining grand visions and goals (such as becoming 100% fossil fuel-free by 2040) with practical interventions and measures (such as congestion charging and eco-profiled major redevelopment areas). It has therefore often been suggested that Stockholm can be a role model or ‘best practice’ for other cities around the world. Sustainable cities or eco-city is a city designed…

Smart City of Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm has been named the smartest city in the world, thanks to its innovative solutions on the environment, digitalisation and social sustainability. Another factor was the city’s leadership in the GrowSmarter European project, according to the jury. The city wants to become climate positive by 2040, which would make Stockholm the first in the world. Sweden aims to become carbon neutral by 2045. A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods, voice activation methods and sensors to collect specific data. Information gained from that data are used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently; in return, that data is used to improve the operations across the city. This includes data collected from citizens, devices, buildings and assets that is then processed and analyzed to monitor and manage traffic and transportation systems, power plants, utilities, water supply networks, waste, crime detection, information systems,…

Recycling and Waste management in Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm’s waste management should focus on climate smart choices and efficient logistics. Areas for waste management need to be integrated and shared with other activities where new housing, business premises, schools and roads are being built. Waste systems are to be secure, safe and accessible, at the same time as they encourage reuse and recovery. Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” waste hierarchy. It promotes environmental sustainability by removing raw material input and redirecting waste output in the economic system. In ideal implementations, recycling a material produces a fresh supply of the same material, this is often difficult or too expensive (compared with producing the same product from raw materials or other sources), so “recycling” of many products and materials involves their reuse…

Venice’s hydrological environment crisis and sustainable development solutions

For a long time, Venice has been threatened and destroyed by sea tides and floods. Water has always been a concern by the Venetian. It requires care, substantial investments to avoid swamping as much as flooding. At the same time, however, water attracts and fascinates and, without it, Venice would lose its meaning. A 2014 research conducted in collaboration with UNESCO in Venice identified the main wear and tear phenomena that compromise the stability of the system equilibrium and the survival of the urban fabric: the problem of high water, the wave motion from the wind and water traffic, pollution, deterioration of the building heritage and flooring, changes in intended use due to the progressive loss of resident population, changes in the structure of local trade, in addition to the growing anthropogenic pressure caused by tourist flows. The conformation and the terrain on which Venice stands required the solution to…

Review of Venice Architecture Biennale 2018, Italy

The 16th International Architecture Exhibition, entitled “Freespace”, curated by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara and organized by Paolo Baratta, took place from May 26 to November 25, 2018. The Theme this year shows the International Architecture Exhibition focuses on the question of space, with the aim of promoting the “desire” of architecture, the quality of space, open and free space. The fundamental parameter of reference is indicated with great clarity, the desire to create Freespace can become the specific individual characteristic of each individual project.To understand architecture to be “thinking applied to the space where we live, that we inhabit”, and offer examples, teachings, and topics of discussion. The discovered invention and creativity at the micro and macro scales historic buildings liberated by the intelligence of the architects; forgotten buildings re-visited and brought to life; transformative typologies of habitation; infrastructural needs translated into public and civic facilities. A key component…

Review of Hong Kong Inno Design Tech Expo 2010-2014, China

HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo (IDT Expo) is a world-class exposition of innovations, presenting the latest practical technologies and design solutions to help trading, manufacturing and service sector to enhance their capacity to supply world markets. Hong Kong Inno Design Tech Expo feature a wealth of products and services, market information, creative ideas, networking sessions and business opportunities for SMEs. Special business highlights include franchising, brand building, innovation, design and technology. Creativity and innovation were in the spotlight at the HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo in Hong Kong. The latest design, technology solutions and innovations worldwide are presented under one roof in the HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo in Hong Kong. The Expo features the new business solutions for trade, manufacturing and service sectors to enhance their capacity to supple world markets, as well as to innovate their business thinking. The HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo is a unique one-stop…

Review of Hong Kong International ICT Expo 2016-2019, China

The Hong Kong International Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) Expo, to discover a world of groundbreaking smart city ideas and state-of-the-art innovations that will redefine the future of tech-savvy businesses and consumer lifestyles around the world. The Fair provides a fascinating look at our future through the lens of smart city and ICT solutions. The annual Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and International ICT Expo held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the two fairs provide an international platform to showcase the latest electronics, cutting-edge technology and ICT solutions to global buyers. Usually held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in April every year, the International ICT Expo includes the following product and service zones: Enterprise Solutions; Computer & Peripherals; Telecom, Networking & Wireless Technologies; IT Outsourcing; Digitainment & Multimedia; e-Logistics & Retail Technologies;…

2017 October Global Sources Mobile Electronics show, Hong Kong, China

2017 October Global Sources Mobile Electronics show, run through October18 to 21 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, was its largest-ever with more than 2,800 booths. Buyers will be able to see latest smartphones, tablets, AR/VR, wearables and mobile accessories from Verified Suppliers from Greater China and across Asia. The show will 2017 October Global Sources Electronics festival, opens at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. Held in two phases, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics, it is the largest electronics sourcing show in the world with more than 6,600 booths of the latest electronics products. The show strive to support the development of new technologies and innovations as well as to bring the best sourcing experience for buyers who are in search of game-changing products and ideas. Mobile Electronics show focusing on the latest mobile devices and accessories, speakers and headphones, VR/AR and wearables. Growing more than 80 percent since its debut in 2014, the…

2018 April Global Sources Consumer Electronics show and Mobile Electronics show, Hong Kong, China

2018 April Global Sources Electronics festival, opens at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. Held in two phases, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics, it is the largest electronics sourcing show in the world with more than 6,600 booths of the latest electronics products. Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is a UFI-Approved Event. This important endorsement recognizes the show’s proven track record as one of the highest quality exhibitions in the world. Twice a year, the show shines the spotlight on new technologies and ideas while providing the best sourcing experience for buyers. Consumer Electronics last from April 11 to 14 and features 3,800 booths exhibiting the latest home, outdoor and auto electronics, plus gaming, smart living, components, commercial electronics, computers and accessories. It also includes a special product launch area, and a product gallery along with experience and demo zones to highlight innovative products and technologies. Dedicated zones highlight fast-growing electronics categories. Debuting…

2018 October Global Sources Consumer Electronics show and Mobile Electronics show, Hong Kong, China

2018 October Global Sources Electronics festival, held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. Held in two phases, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics, and with more than 7,500 booths of the latest electronics products, it is the largest electronics sourcing show in the world. Global Sources Electronics is bigger than ever this October, now with 7,500 booths of products across the two phases. The show attract many quality exhibitors from China, across Asia and 10 other countries. Bringing buyers from around the world an outstanding trade-show experience and the opportunity to source the high quality and latest technology in consumer and mobile electronics. Consumer Electronics held from October 11 to 14 and features 3,900 booths exhibiting the latest auto electronics, commercial electronics, computer and accessories, gaming and eSport, home electronics, outdoor electronics, plus electronic components and smart living products. It also includes special product launch area, and product gallery along with experience and…

Review of Global Sources Mobile Electronics show 2019 April/October, Hong Kong, China

The Global Sources Mobile Electronics, is the world’s only sourcing show, dedicated for mobile electronics: devices, wearables, accessories and TWS audio. The show is held every April and October, showcasing over 7,500 booths across two phases – consumer electronics and mobile electronics. It is an international platform where a great number of technology giants across the globe gather together to introduce their latest products and services. In this world‘s largest electronics sourcing show, exhibitors showcase the latest technologies to dealer, vistor and potential buyers. The world’s biggest and best consumer electronics sourcing event, the global sourcing destination for the hottest innovations in consumer electronics, the show features over 4,000 booths of the latest and in-demand home, outdoor, automotive and commercial electronics, as well as gaming products, computer and accessories, and components. Explore new sourcing opportunities in the new normal and drive sales with tomorrow’s technology trends. The show also host…

Review of Global Sources Consumer Electronics show 2019 April/October, Hong Kong, China

The Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is the world‘s largest electronics sourcing show, sourcing event features home, outdoor and automotive electronics, as well as the latest audio and smart home products, bringing together the latest video game products, home audio, electronic components and personal stroller products. Come to explore a wide and diverse range of compelling and cutting-edge products that meet the demands of today’s consumer electronics market. The world’s biggest and best consumer electronics sourcing event, the global sourcing destination for the hottest innovations in consumer electronics, the show features over 4,000 booths of the latest and in-demand home, outdoor, automotive and commercial electronics, as well as gaming products, computer and accessories, and components. Explore new sourcing opportunities in the new normal and drive sales with tomorrow’s technology trends. Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is the first phase of Global Sources Electronics, held twice a year, usually in April…

House of the Future on the Cloud – Living in a Smart City, Portuguese Communications Museum

House of the Future is, since 2003, one of the permanent exhibitions of Communications Museum, integrated in Espaço Futuro, dedicated to promoting knowledge of new technologies – equipment, application and advanced services – in a housing space. It is a registered trademark of the Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações, where the concept of the future is constantly updated, benefiting from working in partnership with different institutions linked to the technological innovation sector and always bearing in mind the special mission of disseminating the importance of the communications sector for the civil society. The timeline that supports the exhibition aims to highlight the evolutionary process of the concept of the house of the future, with special emphasis on some paradigmatic cases, since the 19th century, and, above all, for the cases that used new technologies as structuring elements, starting from mid-twentieth century. New concepts and solutions in housing, with a great impact…