November 2007
48 posts
Cladding with wood →
Architect : Alison Brooks
I am currently looking for a sustainable and recyclable wood cladding materials that can suite Dubai’s harsh summer weather. Above is an example on how I would like to work with it..
350 liter/day/person →
Emarat Alyoum News
How green is your building? →
GulfNews
From surveys outlining 40 per cent less energy costs to 15 per cent less absenteeism in green buildings - occupants could benefit highly, however myths surrounding sustainable buildings still need to be overcome.
In the US it has been estimated that building-related illnesses cost $60 billion (Dh220 billion) annually in medical expenses and lost worker productivity.
The United...
[G] Living →
This is my new fav site. They cover from architecture to cars to music -tech - cites- greener things too. You get the point!
Mostly, I like the quality of the HD online. Anyway, check out [G]
MacBook Virtical →
I like the idea of having my MBP stand vertical. Just looks so cool. I can plug it to my 32″ Sony Bravia with bluetooth keyboard & mouse and watch Scrubs or Ugly Betty from iTunes….. yeah!
Anyone interested? I’m going to order one for myself…. let me know - balmuda
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mushrooms in design
THE BIG 5 →
It’s a must for architects…. Two years ago, The Big 5 exhibition was great exposure for me. I’ve meet many manufactures, whom mostly we still work with us today. They have developed special products just for CENTMETERCUBE projects. The exhibition have helped me to find quick, economical products and developed new solutions. This year, the focus will be more on greener buildings and better...
World News. →
Have you ever though of the world news how it looks like. Well, here is Google’s earth map with globalincidentmap attempt. I really like the simplicity of showing mini logos or a train, terrorist or a red boom sign. See how many train accidents in India or attacks in US. This is a great tool if you are traveling to a certain city, and you want to see quick news.
Test your internet speed →
It shows that I am hitting the 2Mb (1924kps) try it!
Do we need Dubai-Abu Dhabi train? →
A high speed train connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai and the other emirates will be ready within five years, according to Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, associate director of urban planning affairs for the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority. Speaking at Meed’s Abu Dhabi Conference 2007, Al Ahbabi said the master plan has been finalized for the train, which would have just 3-4 stops between Dubai and...
Video Cam for Extreme Sports →
I’ve been searching for a wireless video camera to install in my racing car. Something cheap just in case I got bump’d…. Ahum…. I want to record the races and study my lines later. This will be fun! Anyway, this VholdR looks interesting and quite durable. The lens should be easily replaced in an event it got crushed with tiny pebbles flying from the car ahead. It would be a plus if the media is...
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Interview with Omran after race →
After his third-place race, Omran agreed to a brief interview.
Omran in Third Place →
Omran came in third place in today’s race in the Radical Cup Series. Mabrook Omran!
Young ‘must learn about UAE’s rich... →
“The need to educate youngsters on the UAE’s rich architectural heritage was stressed by Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Education officials on Thursday.
The remarks came in a joint ceremony held by the municipality and ministry to award certificates and prizes to 61 young winners of a nationwide contest on historic buildings.
Rashad Mohammad Bukhash, Director of the General Projects...
Testing MarsEdit 2.0 →
First impression that it is very similar to Ecto layout and interface, if not even less interesting. Adding an image or resizing it from ecto gave me an advantage. No need to use photoshop or size reducer app.
I need something similar to Rapid weaver or iweb interface. Tumblr made me go Blogging… iWeb made me interested in the idea of presenting yourself to the world in a very simple way, and...
[Real] MY DOCUMENT bag →
Quite a cool bag! My Document bag series for your laptop. It only comes only in PC’ish yellow, made of vinyl. Wonder how it will look like if it was a mac folder? Check it out @ 25togo
MarsEdit 2 - Powerful Blog Publishing For Your Mac →
I’ve use ecto for couple of weeks now. I am happy with ‘ts performance. Now it is time to look for another blog editor and see the difference.. DL now :)
Top Gear: Smoking On TV →
I’ve heard later that they have been all fined because of lighting a pipe.. lol„ Classic TopGear moment
DHL Gulf Radical Cup - Bahrain - Rounds 3 & 4... →
The Middle East’s premier sports racing car championship, the DHL Gulf Radical Cup, got off to a flying start at the Desert 400 with two Arab drivers taking a win apiece. This was an excellent demonstration of the good progress that local drivers are making in the emerging motor racing arena in the Middle East.
In Race One, Omran Alowais (Alowais Motorsport) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
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Mohammed AlOwais 5th in 24hr Race →
HSBC Racing Academy team won 5th place in 2007 Nivea for Men 24 Hour of Dubai. Mohammed Al Owais pushed the team from 15th place to 5th, moving 10 places in the grid just in less than an 2 hour. He handed over the kart to the team to keep it in position and fight all the way to the end. Mabrouken guys, testaheloun elmarkaz el5th Dubai Autodrome
Soura & art Attack working together →
Soura Magazine & Art Attack Invitation
Test - ignore →
Posted from ecto
tumblr keeps getting better and better. . . .
“3D Printers Z Corporation offers a suite of 3D printers to suit applications...”
– 3D Printers
Limited edition iPod →
Found this at Virgin Megastore at Deira CityCenter the other day. They think by having a ridiculous 5,000 dirhams ($1,360) tag will make it a special Mohamed Abdu edition iPod. Even the packaging is non apple product at all. This 1 of 20 has a Rotana TV sign on it. I am sure that Abdu’s fan will jump right on it!
limited Edition Black iPhone →
“No, your eyes aren’t tricking you. A black iPhone? In black? But why is it called ccPhone? Charles & Marie
Range Stormer Spotted Dubai →
Is this The concept car that was uvield some year ago? I think I saw it being driven on Dubai roads!!! I’ve been trying to hunt the new Land Rover ‘Range Stormer’ in Jumairah, but after some chase in traffic, I was not able to snap a shot…. But few days later, I have received these images on my email from youae. Thanks man. ; ) The body panels looks okay. The huge wheels do not have the...
“Omran AlOwais from the UAE won the first race for the Radical sports cars ahead...”
– Track Talk
Eclipse: High-end Partition Systems →
[Honey Comb System Light] →
‘hexagon lights’ by grem
‘hexagon lights’
grem designers kosei ishiguro + youji kikuta
رغم المنافسة القوية من الكندي قرونفلي والإماراتي... →
الصخير : حلبة البحرين الدولية: نجح البطل البحريني فهد المسلم في رد الصاع إلى غريمه السائق الإماراتي عمران العويس بخطفه بطولة السباق الثاني لبطولة الراديكال التي تقام على هامش سباق صحراء 400 لسيارات الـض8 سوبركارز الاسترالية في حلبة البحرين الدولية والتي اختتمت فعالياتها يوم أمس السبت. وتمكن المسلم من الظفر …
فيما واصل سلمان بن راشد وحمد الفردان مشاركتهما في... →
Akhbar Alkhaleej
تواصلت فعاليات السباقات الاستعراضية والمصاحبة لسباق زصحراء 400س يوم أمس في حلبة البحرين الدولية، إذ في الوقت الذي تصدر فيه البحريني عيسى الكوهجي ترتيب إنطلاق السائقين في سباق زالثاندر أرابياس الأول الذي سيقام اليوم في الساعة العاشرة وعشر دقائق صباحا، نجح السائق الإماراتي عمران العويس في …
العويس بطل «الراديكال» والكوهجي يتألق في «الثاندر... →
الوقت - حلبة البحرين الدولية: تواصلت فعاليات السباقات الاستعراضية والمصاحبة لسباق ‘’صحراء ‘’400 يوم أمس في حلبة البحرين الدولية، إذ في الوقت الذي تصدر فيه البحريني عيسى الكوهجي ترتيب انطلاق السائقين في سباق ‘’الثاندر أرابيا’’ الأول الذي سيقام اليوم في الساعة العاشرة وعشر دقائق صباحا، نجح السائق الإماراتي عمران …
In the news →
“Omran Alowais from the UAE won the first race for the Radical sports cars ahead of Bahrain’s Fahad Al Musalam, in Race 2 Al Musalam took the honours ahead of Canada’s Bassam Kronfli but Alowais fought back in Race 3 to take the spoils once again. Track Talk
Al Owais finished 3rd in Bahrain →
Bassam < Fahad > me
One of the best races I’ve ever had. Altho lost two positions to Fahad & Bassam, but What a race! Fantastic drive… I’m sure that all three of our cars passed the checkered flag all in less than 1 sec apart. I’ve took couple of risks on some corners, it was very temptin.. but didn’t work. Saw couple of potential fast corners, but it was difficult to pass by. Over...
Range Stormer Spotted Dubai →
Is this The concept car that was uvield some year ago? I think I saw it being driven on Dubai roads!!! I’ve been trying to hunt the new Land Rover ‘Range Stormer’ in Jumairah, but after some chase in traffic, I was not able to snap a shot…. But few days later, I have received these images on my email from youae. Thanks man. ; ) The body panels looks okay. The huge wheels do not have the...
October 2007
133 posts
