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Cool Abu Dhabi Challenge
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) of Abu Dhabi invites you to participate in a global creative ideas competition to improve outdoor thermal comfort in public spaces by mitigating the impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect in the city. The competition is open to all; but is specifically looking for designers, architects, engineers, landscape architects, material scientists, educators, researchers, students, artists and/or inter-disciplinary teams from across the globe, to contribute. The winning entries will represent the most original and innovative ideas that attempt to reduce Heat Island Effect in a prototypical urban site in Abu Dhabi through design interventions or material and scientific innovations. Entries are not limited to architectural design interventions and ...Read More
Free Webinar: Geodesign Applied in Practice
COVID-19 is head-spinning and leaving us all wondering about our future. But as designers and planners, our job has always been to focus on making the future better than today. When this pandemic has passed, it will be a new world – with new opportunities. The questions you are likely asking: – How can our office be strategically prepared to respond to the post-pandemic new world? – How can I provide powerful services that deliver greater respect for place and create superior value for the client, the community and their resources? – What tools do I need to manipulate data so answers can be easily provided? Geodesign is a proven approach with dynamic tools that will prepare you for success in this new era of design and planning. And now is the time to prepare by expanding...Read More
Reflex Water Slide, New York State
The Reflex water slide was designed to add hours of pool-side fun for a family in Westchester, NY and to serve as a sculptural highlight in this spectacular setting. Water is released in a series of outlets that cool the entire sliding surface in the sun. Water flows through the handrails keeping them cool to the touch. Made from marine-grade stainless steel, it will not corrode, and is built to last a lifetime. Safety is engineered into all our luxury slides from the outset. With grip underfoot on the steps and an easy-to-grab handrail that, in this case, is incorporated seamlessly into the sculpture, the slides are designed to British and US safety standards. Splinter Works take commissions for custom pool slides; tailored to suit your project’s climate, budget and setting.