The Myth of the Backyard Visionary

Fraser Scott - Wednesday, February 25, 2009

No phrase captures as much about New Zealand culture and aspirations as ‘number eight wire’.

These three words, entrenched in our world view as they are, speak of our isolated, resource-deprived place in the world. They communicate our inventiveness and resourcefulness. And, perhaps more subtly, they declare our rejection of anything ‘high-falluting’ or ‘too flash’.

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The Homeless Utility Vehicle Project

The Homeless Utility Vehicle (HUV) emerged as the product of an inspiration to address the complex issue of homelessness in America.

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Beds too big for new hospital

Builders have been forced to widen doorways in Wellington's new state-of-the-art hospital after officials discovered new beds were too big to squeeze into some rooms.

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Recommended reading

The following is a list of books that designindustry believe are worth noting. We have thoroughly enjoyed the message of each and hope you do to.

• Banker to the Poor, Muhammad Yunus
• Outliers, Malcolm Galdwell
• The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb
• Future Shock, Alvin Toffler

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