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The California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture is a 501 (C)3 non-profit/charitable foundation at the cutting edge of Earth and Ceramic Architecture technologies today. Founded in 1986 by its director, Nader Khalili (1936-2008), its scope spans technical innovations published by NASA for lunar and Martian construction, to housing design and development for the world's homeless for the United Nations.

Continuing in his tradition, Khalili's associates and apprentices are dedicated to research and education of the public in environmentally oriented arts and architecture. Its philosophy is based on the equilibrium of the natural elements of earth, water, air, fire, and their Unity at the service of the arts and humanity.

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Click to view the trailer for "Making of a Dream", in which award-winning architect and humanitarian Nader Khalili asks, "How can we build shelters for people in the world who have no money?" In the first of a five part DVD series, Nader Khalili shares some of his insights about how to empower others to create change; he says, "To have a quest is the key to all of your desires."

NADER KHALILI, ARCHITECT AND HUMANITARIAN (1936-2008) Architect and author Nader Khalili developed the simple breakthrough building technologies known as Superadobe (sandbags and barbed wire) and Ceramic Houses, with the freely available material of earth, for almost thirty years. Inspired by the poetry of the 12th century mystic Rumi, who wrote in his native Persian language, Khalili served as a consultant to the U.N. (UNIDO) and a contributor to NASA, as well as directing the Architectural Research Program (ARP) at SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture). For his work in Earth and Ceramic Architecture since 1975, he received awards from organizations such as the CCAIA for "Excellence in Technology," the U.N. and HUD for "Shelter for the Homeless," the ASCE (Aerospace Division) for his work in lunar base building technology, and most recently the Aga Khan award for architecture for "Sandbag Shelter Prototypes". Through his work, Nader Khalili has inspired a global movement and left a rich body of philosophy, design and innovative construction technology. His work is continued at Cal-Earth Institute, as the basis for its research and educational mission.

The California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture - Luke Skywalker would appreciate this!

This adds a new dimension to Christmas 'sexy stocking stuffer'

Description

20 DEN thigh high stockings

Size: One Size XS/S/M (they are One Size which fits XS, S and M)
I noticed that this specific color in this length is a bit tighter than the other socks.
I don't think these tights would be comfortable for a large size.

These are so cool!!! (in a Geek Chic kind of way) :)
They are wonderful conversation starters and help you meet new people easily! They are sexy, funny and flirty. Guys love them!
Even if you're not on twitter these socks would make a perfect gift for your friend who is :)
I like to call them twitter "STALKINGS" :)

Sexy FOLLOW ME TATTOO thigh-high socks LIGHT MOCHA.
These socks are a must have in every fashion lover's drawer!

We produce our socks at home in small batches and they sell out quickly. ONLY THE SPECIFIC COLORS/DESIGNS/LENGTHS LISTED IN OUR SHOP ARE CURRENTLY IN STOCK.
If you don't see the desired design/color/length please check back as we update our stock frequently.

To make sure the socks look natural and blend perfectly with you skin tone we now have 4 body color shades and white! Please see the color chart in the last photo.
This pair is in LIGHT MOCHA.
This is the color that works best on my legs.
It's a great shade for all average bright skin tones.
The socks are semi transparent and they blend with your natural skin tone.
These are thigh-high and look gorgeous with thigh high skirts, shorts and dresses.

They are guaranteed to turn some heads! They compliment your feet and make you feel like you have a gorgeous tattoo. They are cheap, chic and unique and you won't find them anywhere else!

The design is printed in black on one sock. You get one printed and one blank sock. I really like the asymmetric look, it gives more focus and attracts more attention.

I love that you can play with the design and rotate the tattoo to position it wherever you want! Stockings are so much fun!

I recommend hand washing in cold water.

Shipping: only 2.8$
Free if shipped with another item.

Enjoy!

You kind of just have to visit this website to see it! Pretty fabulous.

http://bit.ly/3S4Le3

Clever uses of buildings in advertising campaigns by various companies.

Pantene Shampoo Building Ad

To demonstrate Pantene’s claim of “Really Strong Hair”, climbers climbed the oversized ponytails attached to a building in Toronto. [link]

Anando Milk Building Advertisement

Considering that every child lives in a world of fantasy, the idea was to encourage kids to drink more milk by exaggerating the benefits of milk. [link]

Allstate Building Advertisement

To promote Allstate auto insurance, an actual car was hanging on the edge of the parking garage in Marina Towers, a famous landmark in the center of downtown Chicago. [link]

Axe Building Advertisement

Female dormitory was decorated in the shape of a calendar to demonstrate that a new female can be met on a daily basis. [link]

Vodafone Building Advertisement

BBH London has created this cool ad outside Heathrow Terminal 1. The ad fits in with Vodafone’s strategy of “Make the most of now”. [link]

MBC ACTION TV Channel Building Ad

Stickers were placed on office buildings, giving the illusion of someone who has run through the wall to escape boredom. [link]

Havaianas Building Advertisement

Clever building advertising promoting Havaianas sandals in New York. [link]

GTA IV Building Advertisement

Gigantic advertisement promoting Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV. [link]

Powerful Fan Building Advertisement

Clever advertisement was placed behind Shanghai Haitong building to promote new powerful electric fan by Midea. [link]

Nike Building Advertisement

Giant ball stuck on the side of a building promotes the World Cup. [link]

Powerhouse Gym Building Advertisement

Creative advertisement campaign by Powerhouse Gym gives the impression that a body builder is lifting heavy weights from the construction site. [link]

LEGO Building Advertisement

LEGO advertising in Chile made to match the panels of the building. [link]

Nike Building Advertisement

The first building has a cracked image in the shape of the running man, the second building has the actual Nike ad, creating the illusion that the runner run through the first building. [link]

Coops Paint Building Advertisement

Yellow paint was dripping off the north side of the Atlas Building in downtown Columbus, Ohio promoting Coop’s paint. [link]

New video slideshow with great music. Also a lot of 'making of' videos available at http://www.youtube.com/user/journeytomidway

Dutch Design Week 09: in Eindhoven this week graduate designer Erik De Nijs of Nieuwe Heren presents a set of suitcases that can be combined to form a sofa when not in use.

Called Suited Case, De Nijs aimed to produce something that reminds users of the familiarity of home whilst travelling.

The design includes four pieces of luggage that have been covered in fabrics associated with sofas.

See all our stories about Dutch Design Week in our special category.

Here’s some information from the designer:

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The ‘suited case’ is a project which is inspired on the idea of people waiting during their trip. People often go and rest sitting on their suitcases, that is the starting point of this design.

I created a living room couch which is built from a suitcase set. The set is meant for 2 people, consists of 2 pieces of hand luggage and 2 pieces of large luggage. These parts of the set can be put together as a couch at all times when there is waiting involved. So you take your own comfortable living room couch with you on your trip.

This concept came from a research on nostalgia during travelling. When a familiar object from home is taken with you on a trip you feel much more at ease. And which object is more familiar then your own comfortable couch.

The fabrics which are used to cover the suit cases emphasize the homely feeling. I searched for a combination of fabrics which amplify each other and which create a prominent image. By using prints on the large luggage and the pad on the hand luggage I tried to put down a lively picture.

Finally there are some typical suitcase elements, like a big zipper, handles and wheels. These elements show the suitcases when the couch is constructed.

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Posted by Jasmin Gunkar