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» Cities Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. RSS for this section. August 17, 2016. Much as I have enjoyed being a. Pack mule, fourth-rate interior decorator, and horrible default parent during the move to Denver, it is time to let you know what I’m up to. I’ve co-founded a company with some of my favorite former colleagues. It’s called CityFi. Full post over at Medium. But here’s the announcement part:. We foster true partnerships that create value for people, for the environment, and for the economy. At its cor...
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» The evolution of the LEGO computer block Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. September 18, 2005. The evolution of the LEGO computer block. I’ve recently discussed The coolest LEGO brick ever. During the latest excavations I made it a point of picking out all the computer-type bricks I could find. Here’s what I found. Press the red button. 8216;Course, sometimes you needed the big iron. Here’s the only LEGO mainframe with removable front plate that I know of. Flight sims, and other important arcade games of the era. But I should have known bette...
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» City of Big Data Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. May 16, 2014. City of Big Data. Newcity has published an edited transcript of a conversation I had with writer Phil Barash about design, data, and urban systems. It’s a lotta words, but does, in a way, capture more fully my thinking on data-informed urban design than anything that’s previously been published. So I’m glad for that. Here’s the full piece: Bright Lights, Big Data: How the Hog Butcher became the Data Cruncher. Spectacular, immediate, and physical. Share on...
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» Space Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. RSS for this section. December 9, 2014. A few notes on rebuilding my first LEGO set from 1979. I set out to build the iconic, genre-defining LEGO Galaxy Explorer. With the log creature in Flash Gordon. The LEGO Galaxy Explorer jumpstarted the “Classic” phase of space-themed brick sets. Before dueling factions, before space police, before aliens and whatever the hell Bionicle was, Classic Space. Or that, without wheels, the ship clearly does not take off like a plane...
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» What we talk about when we talk about smart cities Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. April 14, 2015. What we talk about when we talk about smart cities. About a century separates the two. Covers above. We’ve been talking about “smart” cities for a long time. And sometimes the idea recedes a bit. Recently we’ve seen outright hostility to “smart cities”. But no matter when we’re talking about smart cities we often do so in terms of particular systems or projects. What is their philosophy of smartness? Who does it benefit in the long run? Below I describe...
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» The Darnedest Things Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. Archive The Darnedest Things. RSS for this section. January 11, 2015. In The Darnedest Things. My daughter is obsessed with designing houses, architecturally. I love it, but there’s room for. Logic of any kind. This architect is not a fan. Panic Room on an outside wall = security problem! Somewhat uneven distribution of Fire Escapes (and it’s a one-story house). Garage in the middle of the house is accessed via an “underground tube”. Click image for larger version.
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» Hive architect Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. January 11, 2015. In The Darnedest Things. My daughter is obsessed with designing houses, architecturally. I love it, but there’s room for. Logic of any kind. This architect is not a fan. Panic Room on an outside wall = security problem! Somewhat uneven distribution of Fire Escapes (and it’s a one-story house). Garage in the middle of the house is accessed via an “underground tube”. The house has its own Bank, which is not to be confused with the Treasure Room. Much as...
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» Giftmix 2014 Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. December 21, 2014. Some select tunes that I enjoyed this year. I hope you do too. Happy holidays and a healthy, prosperous new year to everyone. Hawkmoth – Plaid. Awake – Tycho. Minipops 67 [120.2] [source field mix] – Aphex Twin. I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance – Ulrich Schnauss. Quincy – Deep Dish. Pole Position (Gran Prix Version) – Der Dritte Raum. Higher Ground – TNGHT. Canis – Theorem & Sutekh. Mimas – X-102. 101 rainbows ambient mix g1 – Caustic Window. Much as...
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» Looking for a house manager/nanny Ascent Stage
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In a pane of sand. 8212; R. Kenney. January 5, 2015. Looking for a house manager/nanny. We’re in the market for some help. If you fit the description below or know someone who does, please get in touch. Busy Roscoe Village family seeks energetic, experienced, self-directed full-time house manager. Daily hours have flexible start time, and parents cover “morning shift” most days. Ability to work longer hours or overnight when both parents are traveling, or entire days (when school is out, ...Click to emai...
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