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These Skelanimals are kooky and cute. The target audience aimed at teens and and 'tweens' reflect this weird but cute element to the designs.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

Hello Kitty is such a happy and fun bunch of designs. The word cute comes to mind straight away. I love the use of simple shape and line to create the Cat.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

Paul Frank uses such a flat colour but creates such a strong contrast within the flat blocks. I also love how they give the characters such an attitude.

CARTOON INSPIRATION

I love the use of typography to create a cartoon like image. The great thing about "Emily The Strange" is that it is more of a teen cartoon as the emotion behind it creates a dark and kooky feel.

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Number five.

Adjustment of body text to create a more flowing pattern. Also swapping the heading and subheading around to create a stronger balance.

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Number four.

Addition of the body text. Describing the inside of the Eco Dome. Convincing the audience that it is a positive and good for the environment option of living.

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Number three.
Addition of sub heading. Same font as poster one to show they are a campaign.

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Heading and border for circle. This brings the attention to the interior view.

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Number one.

Inside circle. View of the environmentally friendly interior.

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I have added the body text. It is a advertisement trying to convince the people of the future that an Eco Dome is what they should buy to help the environment.

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I have included a magnified view of the roof garden that is featured in the Eco Dome design. Showing the viewer what to expect from the Eco Dome.

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Number three.

Here, I have photoshoped the "Eco Dome" to the image. I have also used the clone tool to create a grass area in the foreground so the Dome looks as though it is grounded.

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Number two.

Here, I have added a photo that I took back home in the town of Cohuna. I have overlayed the background I made before over the picture to create a strong environmental feel. I have also added a heading in a calm and flowing text. Inforcing a positive feel.

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This is a plain green backround in Photoshop in which I used a range of artistic brushes to create a calm and flowing theme.

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My designs will be a campaign and I want to show the viewer that this is a positive idea that everyone should to. The colour theme will be greens and blues to create a soothing and calm feel, and to represent nature.

HOME OF THE FUTURE SYNOPSIS

OUTSIDE: We will be living in an enviromentally friendly world in ten years from now. The conditions outside will still be nice normal weather, but the air will be fresher as we breathe in, as we will all be equiped with energy saving devices, stopping the global warming and carbon emission dangers. Our eco friendly houses will be made of wood. They will be dome in shape, with roof gardens, and plenty of windows for light, therefor creating a healthier world. The house will be on a turnstile that will allow the residents to face the rooms they wish light into the sun. For days without sun, solar panels will feature in the roof garden. Overall, a happy, easily maintainable house, and best of all, you'll be doing your bit for the the country, and the world!

INSIDE: A very open plain house, therefore less materials to build it, meaning less carbon emissions and greenhouse gas. The idea of having an enviromentally friendly place has come about as the problems of global warming are becoming a lot more obvious and the public finally want to do something about it. A solar powered shower and flushing toilet will feature in the house, along with all other apliances being backed up by solar power. Our homes will still feature your typical furniture and be made of the normal materials as this is only the start of this enviromentally friendly lifestyle! But in time, maybe another 10 years on top of this, all materials and furniture will be cleanly recycled materials, making the interior of the house match the eco friendly level of the exterior of this positive influence house!

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Roof Gardens Impact on Energy Saving
What it is Roof gardens keep flat roofs cool in Summer – and also help insulate in winter. They require little maintenance and reduce energy bills significantly. 12% of roofs are “green” in Germany already, and Tokyo law requires at least 20% of all new roofs to be “green”. 12.5 million square feet of green roofs were installed in Germany in 2001 alone. Green roofs are of three types: ornamental roof gardens requiring high maintenance, roofs with shallower soil and narrower range of planting, while the third type is made up of sedums, mosses and whatever else establishes itself naturally. How it works A layer of soil is placed over a waterproof roofing material, with raised sides to prevent soil washing into drains when it rains. The soil is planted with vegetation which can withstand extremes of hot, cold, dampness and drying out. Cooling happens not just because of shading the roof surface, but also because up to 60% of all rain is retained on the roof in the soil and as it evaporates, it acts as an air conditioner, cooling the entire surface. Plants themselves also lose water by transpiration, cooling their leaves down. Water loss is higher than at ground level because wind speeds are greater. The impact can be huge. For example, studies on Chicago City Hall after installation showed that roof temperatures fell by up to 30 degrees C on hot summer days and surrounding areas were cooler by 9 degrees C. We know that with every degree less difference between internal and external temperature, the fuel bill can fall by up to 10%. Why it matters More than 30% of all carbon dioxide emissions in many developed nations is heating or cooling buildings. Here is a low cost way to permanently reduce energy use, improve the appearance of buildings, and reduce the temperature experienced in the street by pedestrians and drivers. The Tokyo government estimates that if half their roofs were green it would save a million dollars every day in air conditioning energy use. Benefits in addition to improved insulation are: reduce storm water run off, preventing water pollution by keeping contaminants in soil, longer roof life. Reducing heat of entire neighbourhood, encouraging plant and animal biodiversity, improved sound insulation and leisure opportunities for users of the building. Roof gardens also increase the capital value of buildings and their marketability. The saving of energy per square metre are very complex to calculate. In a typical Central European location, savings have been estimated to be up to EU50 a year in reduced fuel bills. (National Green Roof Congress). Challenges Roof weight can increase by as much as 30 - 950kg per square metre for roof gardens depending on depth of soil, when saturated by heavy rain. Most roofs need strengthening to take such weight. Maintenance can also be costly if a garden is intended. If green roofs completely dry out, they can actually become hotter than gravel roofs in the height of summer. Business Opportunities The UK could be the largest potential market for green roofs in Europe with an estimated 50 acres of roofs across the city which could be suitable for conversion, at £50 to £120 a square metre for ornamental roof gardens to less than £10 a square metre for moss and natural vegetation cover. Hundreds of companies will service this demand ranging from specialist roofing companies to design, planting and maintenance. Roof gardens save energy and improve the environment.

MY THOUGHTS: I think the houses would be really futuristic and environmentally friendly if they were to have gardens on the roof, I will incorporate this in my design.

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http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Action-to-Reduce-Global-Warming

How to Take Action to Reduce Global Warming

Temperatures are rising

The future is not somewhere we are going. It is something we are creating. Every day we do things that make some futures more probable and others less likely.

Global warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns and loss of habitat. What is already happening is only the tip of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchildren who may suffer most from the effects of global warming.Hundreds of millions of people may be exposed to famine, water shortages, extreme weather conditions and a 20 - 30% loss of animal and plant species if we do not reduce the rate of global warming and reduce GHG emissions. On the other hand, having warmer winters means longer growing seasons in temperate and subarctic climes, sometimes allowing an additional crop to be planted and harvested each year, or simply making the existing crops more productive. This article outlines some ways that you can act to help prevent the Earth from warming further. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we can also help protect and sustain it.

Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will also save you money in both the short- and long-term. Global warming is occurring more rapidly than it was originally expected to -- only forty years ago, the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however, and disagree with the consensus of scientists, you will benefit from reduced pollution, a more healthful lifestyle and increased savings from enacting these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your life

Steps

1. Get educated. Educate yourself about global warming. The more facts that you have as to what mainstream science says about it, the more you can persuade others to make simple yet effective changes in daily behavior. Energy-saving techniques either are initially expensive (for example, solar power) or take extra time (for example, recycling), so many people need to be convinced that their efforts matter. Always keep in mind that you are aiming to demonstrate the benefits of these activities and highlight how each person can play a vital role in helping to reduce global warming. Remember that "[c]ivil society does not respond at all well to moralistic scolding."Use education to enlighten, not frighten.
2. Vote and influence your government with telephone calls, e-mails, letters and meetings with those who represent you in government. Learn as much as possible about the policies that you advocate before doing so; solving one problem often creates others. For example, replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs has increased the hazard of mercury contamination in homes and landfills. Fluorescent light bulbs are still preferable to incandescent bulbs (see below), but one must be careful to recycle them and to not break them, releasing the mercury. The push to grow corn for ethanol has contributed to higher food prices while saving little energy, if any at all.
3. Choose vegetarian or vegan meals. Livestock are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation is. This is due to the large amounts of petroleum used in creating ammonium nitrate fertilizer (for the corn that they are fed) plus the cost of shipping that corn to the cattle and then shipping the cattle to slaughter and grocery. If one eats meat it should always be from a local source. Choosing vegetarian foods also drastically reduces agricultural water consumption and land use, and favorably impacts biodiversity.Vegetarian diets have been shown to promote good health and in most developed countries, eliminating meat from one's diet is as easy as making responsible choices at stores and restaurants. Other factors such as the means of production and distance that food travels are also factors in the total impact of our food choices.
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   Recycle more by using recycling bins, composting, etc. Encourage neighbors, supervisors, colleagues, and businesses to do likewise (15-25% of people do not recycle).
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   Use compact fluorescent bulbs. Replace three frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and save 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$60 per year. A standard compact fluorescent bulb will save around one third of a tonne of greenhouse gas, along with the cost of six or more incandescent globes. Consider using even more, and give them as gifts to family and friends. Donate a set to a local charity to refit their office with compact fluorescent lights. Remember that CFL bulbs do contain small amounts of toxic mercury. Therefore, proper disposal (recycling) is necessary to prevent any additional landfill contamination. You can also start looking into LED lightbulbs which have started to crop up recently -- they are even more efficient!
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   Fill the dishwasher. Run your dishwasher only with a full load. Save 100 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$40 per year, or do them by hand with minimal water.
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   Use recycled paper. Make sure that your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide per ream of paper. Decide whether something is really worth printing out. Leave a signature at the bottom of your e-mails reminding the reader to think twice before printing the e-mail. Make the most of scrap paper for shopping lists, notes, scrapbooks, telephone messages, taking notes in class, etc. Recycle your paper only when it has been thoroughly used up!
8. Buy locally made and locally grown products. Buy locally to reduce the energy required to transport your goods.The consumable products that we all purchase represent more than half of the average family's carbon footprint! If you successfully encourage neighbors to do this, store owners will be encouraged to stock local goods. Shop at farmers' markets.
9. Count your carbon. Keep track of your carbon consumption as a way of tracking your progress.
   
   
   • There is a logo called Carbon Counted that companies can put on their products to communicate their carbon footprint.Products that have a low Carbon Counted footprint number give consumers a means by which to influence and reward companies that reduce emissions in the creation of their products.
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     Use a carbon calculator. These counters enable you to calculate your personal impact by adding up the carbon emissions from your activities. There are counters available for many countries; use your local search engine for results. An international calculator is provided by the World Resources Institute.
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     Support producers of renewable energy. Help spur the renewable energy market by participating in it. In the UK you can get 100% renewable electricity by switching to a company such as Ecotricity or Good Energy Ltd. Alternatively, you can buy wind certificates, green tags and stock in renewable energy companies. Many of these companies are new and small, and the stock is low in price. While many are high-risk, they may present an opportunity to help the company move beyond the initial stages of uncertainty and to enhance the viability of important, upcoming market niches. These companies may offer opportunities for great returns if they prove profitable; just be sure to do your homework first, as you would when investing in anything.
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    Buy minimally packaged goods. Less packaging could reduce your garbage significantly, saving 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and $1,000 per year. If you consider a certain products' packaging to be excessive, mail it to the company with your challenge to the company to reduce its packaging; include suggestions on how if you have ideas. Also tell companies that Wal-Mart thinks that reduced packaging is not only a good idea but also very achievable; this is likely to set the standard for many businesses in the future.
11. Insulate anything that uses energy to stay a different temperature from its environment.
    
    
    • Keep your water heater insulated to save up to 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$40 per year. Avoid using units fitted with continuous pilot lights, and you will save AUD$40 and 200 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions yearly. Also use less hot water. For example, if the shower is too cold, turn down the cold water instead of turning up the hot water.
    • Be energy wise and insulate your entire home to keep down the heating and cooling costs. If your insulation is old or inefficient, do yourself a favor and replace it; not only will it reduce your output of emissions but it will also reduce your energy bills considerably. Consider the attic, crawlspaces, basement, walls and ceiling. If you have awkward spaces, be aware that cellulose or fiberglass insulation can be blown in by a professional contractor.
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      Weather strip your home. Caulk and weather strip your doorways, windows and air conditioners. Save 1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$274 per year. You will discover that the costs of caulking are far outweighed by savings in fuel costs and increased comfort level.
12. Replace old appliances and reduce reliance on them.
    
    
    • Inefficient appliances (such as refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners) waste energy. Save hundreds of pounds of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year by replacing them (and having your old appliance recycled or disposed of properly). Many countries have "energy star" ratings on new appliances that allow you to assess the energy usage of the appliance. Check online before you go shopping to save time or at least check the seals on your fridge or freezer and replace them if they show signs of wear.
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      While you're at it, reassess appliances that you really do not need to use, such as plug-in air fresheners. Try opening the windows instead (and throwing out that rotting fruit bowl) and replace with natural air freshener alternatives. Other items include the many so-called time-saving devices in your kitchen.
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    Use a push mower to mow the lawn. Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some strength-building exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon dioxide per year.
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    Unplug unused electronics. Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide and US$256 per year by unplugging them or switching them off at the wall using a power surge-protector (sometimes called a power center). Get into the habit of switching the power off before you go to bed.
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    Grow fast growing plants. Plants like bamboo grow faster and produce 35% more oxygen than trees like oak or birch, and require fewer chemicals and care. Make sure that the plants are appropriate for your area; prefer native over introduced species and do not plant problem species. Bamboo, for example, can be very invasive in most of the US.
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    Use public transportation. Taking the bus, the train, the subway or other forms of public transportation lessens the load on the roads and reduces one's individual greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1600 pounds per year.Taking public transport removes the stress of long road commutes and gives you a great opportunity to read, think, and relax. You also save on parking money and time wasted looking for parking spaces.
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    Ride a bicycle. Taking the bike instead of the car is a very simple solution. However, if you experience such problems as lack of suitable bike paths, having to deal with congested traffic or hilly terrain, you are faced with a few challenges. They are, however, challenges that you as an individual can overcome with a little determination.
    
    
    • Ask your local government to make (more) bike trails in your area and to make sure that bicyclists are kept safe from traffic in the same way that pedestrians are afforded this right. Get the local community behind you - a few neighbors, the street, or the whole suburb!
    • If you have hilly terrain, there are solutions as well. Build up your strength with shorter trips, find alternate routes, or take a bus part way (many municipal buses have bike racks on the front that you can use).
18. Use your vehicle as a tool against global warming. If you can't live without a car, then use it in a way that minimizes global impact.
    
    
    • Buy a hybrid car. The average driver could save 16,000 lbs. of CO2 and $3,750 per year driving a hybrid. Plug-in hybrids can save even more and one day may be able to give cash back.
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      Buy a fuel efficient car. Save up to 20,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year using a more fuel efficient car - that's a savings of AUD$10,000 over a car's lifetime. Buying fuel efficient cars also encourage companies to continue making and improving them owing to increased demand.
    • Practice green driving. Save gas and lower stress levels by being a considerate driver. Improve fuel efficiency by removing unused external objects such as roof racks, turning off your engine instead of idling for long periods of time (over 1 minute), and removing loads from the trunk/boot that are not necessary.
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      Keep your car tires adequately inflated. Under-inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by up to 3% and are subject to increased wear and tear.^[26] Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and US$840 per year. A good gift is a tire air-pressure gauge as it not only saves money but makes driving safer. ^[27]
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      Change your air filter. Check your car's air filter monthly. Save 800 pounds of carbon dioxide and US$130 per year. Cleaning your air filter improves your mileage and reduces pollution because it makes it easier for your car to take in air and maintain a proper fuel/air mixture.
19. Use Refills. Try using refills instead of buying new jars or bottles each time. This reduces your consumption and is usually cheaper, too.

MY THOUGHTS: The list of steps highlight all the things that need to be done to create a healthier world. Some of these steps could be added to housing design. This could include solar panels and even the wind mills that conduct electricity.

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http://luxuryhomedesign.blogspot.com/2008/11/modern-dome-home-by-solaleya-dome.html

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Modern dome home by Solaleya dome design

The modern dome home, originally designed by Patrick Marsilli in 1988, the dome home Solaleya modern innovation in sustainable development, modern accommodation. Dome futuristic design offers a double benefit. While borrowing from the house of her fresh, distinctive profile, carefully consider how well weighs heavily on the origin of the function factor. General characteristics of skylights roof that allows the bright, of course, the sun shines from the inside. Based out of the house, mechanical design allows it to rotate 360 degrees, so Sunday maximize absorption through the roof of solar panels. Ninety percent of homes FSC-certified wood as well as the structure is an isolated environment-friendly jams. Interior mostly made of wood, with slanted walls and an open concept with modern design centers around the floor to ceiling fireplace. This permanent domes were tested at Category 5 hurricanes and earthquakes up to magnitude 8 on a scale.

MY THOUGHTS: I really like the environmentally friendly aspect of the design. The use of a glass roof creating light and the 360 degrees to ensure light all day long. Takes away a high use of electricity.

FINAL POSTMODERNISM POSTER

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POSTMODERNISM SKETCH

The style I went for is a large mix of colour with strong swirls and bright colour and imagery that reflect the truism.

POSTMODERNISM INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION

Here is what I call my "Design Wall" on here, is all the things I pick up while out and about that I find interesting or eye capturing in one way or another. The photography of the old fences and the like, I took myself. The postcards are the free ones you can pick up at coffee shops or at university. Some of the pieces are advertisments I have recieved in the mail! This wall over time, will grow and grow! And keep inspiring me in design.

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