tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20959557.post8476453811656853503..comments2023-07-15T08:58:22.595-05:00Comments on threshold >>: Heather Beal | Prius Payback: Is it Time to Return A Favor?Brandon Stengel, Associate AIA, LEED APhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038906512392752547noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20959557.post-37853305876559552952010-03-24T12:18:30.477-05:002010-03-24T12:18:30.477-05:00Thanks for the hotlink. I'm pleased (but not ...Thanks for the hotlink. I'm pleased (but not surprised) to learn that Corbu contributed creatively to other industries! The mat challenge/opportunity was just one example, of course. I recently ran across an example of innovation that MAY have been spurred by Ford Motors' work with Bill McDonough. Here's a hotlink to a YouTube description of the McDonough/Ford collaboration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW0G6zNStTE<br />Now check out how Ford is exploring sustainable materials for its cars: <br />http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/05/22/ford-explores-suede-fabrics-made-pop-bottles-nanotechnology-and-more<br /><br />Is this simply a coincidence? We'll see. I've left a message inviting a response from Ford.Heather Bealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20959557.post-29522148035100747082010-03-20T12:04:04.473-05:002010-03-20T12:04:04.473-05:00Architects since Corbusier have taken from automot...Architects since Corbusier have taken from automotive design. The idea of giving back some inspiration, would mean this industry needs to innovate. Is that going to happen?<br /><br />Tom, AIAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20959557.post-39225211574910246822010-03-17T21:38:04.534-05:002010-03-17T21:38:04.534-05:00It's not the mats... it's the electrical/d...It's not the mats... it's the electrical/digital systems:<br /><br />http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-hybrid-news/76186-la-times-toyota-may-redesign-push-button-ignition-5.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com