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Give me a place to stand and I will move the earth (Archimedes, 287-211/212 BCE). Where would Buckminster Fuller stand?

Submitted by JKMD on Thu, 2008-10-16 01:27.

Seeking Buckminster Fuller Challenge team members.

An idea using geodesics for transportation/to move objects has been entered into the Buckminster Fuller Challenge and this will require a team effort to obtain the achievable solution to one of humanity's most pressing problem; a more efficient use of energy for transportation. This will require developing a Buckminster Fuller geodesic design for a more efficient mechanical transmission system.

Specifically seeking a team member with a very good working knowledge of holism. An experienced mechanical engineer familiar the the principles of Buckminster Fuller would add verifiability to the team.

Those interested in joining the team and would like more information, please contact me at JK_MD@yahoo.com.

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Advanced LED lighting for home use may be coming soon

Submitted by admin on Sat, 2007-03-31 16:59.



© PHILIPS (by Capital Photos)

Phillips Design is developing advanced LED lighting for home use. This novel Icosahedren application enables both color and intensity to light to be adjusted at the source.

"Although replacing incandescent bulbs with white LEDs has great potential for improving energy use efficiency, I find the possibility of embedding light-emitting quantum dots into our industrial materials to be even more interesting. The breakthrough here isn't just in making it possible for LEDs to replace standard light bulbs -- although that's certainly big. The real breakthrough will come in the ways designers can start to rethink how illumination is used in our physical
environment."
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Introduction to Permaculture: Ecological and Economical Design by Larry Santoyo

Submitted by Joshua Arnow on Wed, 2005-11-16 16:40.



Permaculture principles / see below for larger version

Imagine living in a place that is blended into the natural environment. Your home is not only naturally heated and cooled, but is elegant and affordable. Integrated into the surrounding landscape are natural water systems where food is being grown safe from harmful chemicals, and waste is managed for productivity. A place where the neighbors, young and old, routinely help one another. There is less traffic, less pollution and more open spaces. Leisure time becomes abundant and recreational opportunities are close at hand. Also imagine that as a result of its design, this place saves you money, and most importantly, it saves the Earth its precious resources.

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A World Wide Web of Electricity - A Compelling Global Strategy for Peace and Sustainable Development

Submitted by Joshua Arnow on Thu, 2005-11-10 13:05.



The GENI Initiative focuses on linking renewable energy resources around the world using international electricity transmission.

Three decades ago, visionary engineer Dr. R. Buckminster Fuller developed the World Game simulation, posing the question:


How do we make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological damage or disadvantage to anyone?

The results of this research show that the premier global strategy is the interconnection of electric power networks between regions and continents into a global energy grid, with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources - a world wide web of electricity.

The benefits of this sustainable development world power solution are proven:

  • Decreased pollution from fossil and nuclear fuels
  • Reduced hunger and poverty in developing nations
  • Increased trade, cooperation and world peace.
  • Stabilized population growth

» Click here to visit GENI.org