Map Of Energy Consumption In Every Single NYC Building

A new map by the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University gives us a picture of energy consumption in the five boroughs of New York, on a block-by-block basis. It’s kind of like Google Maps for spotting the greediest energy hogs of the city (and it won’t surprise you that Manhattan is, by far, the biggest spender). You can zoom all the way down to your own building, if you’re so inclined, and see how your building stacks up.

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Can a Font Help a City Make a Comeback?

Chatype came about when D.J. Trischler, a brand consultant, discovered he'd been sitting next to typeface designer Jeremy Dooley at their local coffee shop. The two became fixated on a question: What if Chattanooga had its own typeface? The idea may sound strange from an American perspective, but it's actually the norm throughout Europe, where even small cities employ unique typefaces to distinguish themselves.

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Absolutely mindblowing video shot from the Space Shuttle during launch

From cameras on the solid boosters and sound mixing at Lucas Arts, comes this incredible video of a space shuttle launch and re-entry. No words, no music. A nice lesson in visual narrative, IMO.

Laser 'unprinter' wipes photocopied ink from paper

The process involves using short laser pulses to erase words and images by heating the printed material to the point that they vaporise.

The researchers say it works with commonly used papers and toner inks and is more eco-friendly than recycling.

However, they add that more research is needed to bring a product to market.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica goes out of print after 244 years

Encyclopaedia Britannica will no longer publish its flagship encyclopedia in book form for the first time in 244 years, but it will continue to publish digital versions.

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Upside Down, Left To Right, Danny Cooke’s Filmic Ode to Letterpress - UnBeige

Upside Down, Left To Right, Danny Cooke’s Filmic Ode to Letterpress - UnBeige

“This is a 500-year-old process, and it moves like a 500-year-old process,” says Paul Collier, a typography and letterpress technician at the school. “If you set up a paragraph or sentence, if you get wrong or if you haven’t planned your way forward…then you just have to take it apart and start all over again.” At the same time, he describes letterpress as calm, therapeutic, and “a very enjoyable process.” 

Internship Opportunity at Roots of Change, San Francisco CA

Roots of Change seeks a team of interns to assist with the following two program areas: the California Food Policy Council and Highlighting the New Mainstream. We are looking for 3 unpaid interns with a variety of skills in policy, social media, web development, graphic design and communications. Our internships offer hands-on experience and invaluable practical experience. We are seeking interns that can commit to at least 16 hours per week for a period of 3 months between April 1st and October 1st.

The Noun Project

The Noun Project

Ice cube on Eames