Chicken Hero Pavilion / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)Save this picture! Mario WibowoPavilionKecamatan Cilandak, IndonesiaArchitects: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)AreaArea of this architecture projectArea:900 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Mario Wibowo Lead Architect: Antonius Richard Rusli, Daniel Susanto Architectural Designer: Daniel Susanto, Lemanuella Ernestine Providensia, Antonius Richard, Jason Halim, Dame Simangunsong, Shiela Susanto Jaya, Risma Fitriyanti More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Located in the hilly garden of Urban Forest Jakarta, this pavilion humbly blends into the landscape, resembling another hill in the park. It features a cave-like tunnel that offers free, inclusive education and entertainment, known as the Chicken coop. The Chicken Hero pavilion is an evocative yet provocative self-initiated approach by RAD+ar to inspire independent backyard poultry farming. This initiative aims to reduce household and community food waste, addressing Indonesia's significant challenge as the runner-up in global food loss and waste, with an estimated 1.6 million tonnes, or approximately 300 kg per person annually.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The pavilion is committed to showcasing a prototype of upcycled, eco-friendly chicken coop designs. These designs are characterized by a commitment to minimizing environmental impact without compromising functionality or comfort. The cross-ventilated interior space, illuminated by indirect daylight and covered with reclaimed bamboo as the main horizontal-diagonal green roof structure, is optimized for space efficiency. This ensures that the coops meet the needs of the flocks while effectively managing waste and preserving green areas, such as rainwater catchment surfaces, all while maintaining a stable and comfortable thermal environment for the chickens.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Both the environmental and technical achievements of the pavilion are underscored by the fact that this temporary structure demonstrates a straightforward circular economy and sustainability within Urban Forest Jakarta. During its four weeks of display, the pavilion actively served as a food waste processor for six on-site restaurants. All dried leaves and organic tree waste were used as bedding for chickens while helping to reduce humidity. The composted food waste and dried leaves were then transformed into garden and commercial compost, which was harvested every three days. Approximately 40 eggs were distributed back daily to the restaurants and served as live harvesting souvenirs for visitors.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The pavilion showcases a simple construction technique that complements nature while creating inclusive spatial quality for the public. The reciprocity between visitors and chickens is a central design element that shapes the project's discourse, helping to break the stigma surrounding backyard poultry. This aims to inspire visitors to become real agents of change in sustainability in their own households, neighborhoods, and communities.Save this picture!Starting with the question of how to effectively decentralize sustainability across the nation without becoming overly reliant on sustainable architecture in a developing country, the Chicken Hero Pavilion emerges as a provocative prototype for both government bodies and developers. It aims to achieve the Utopian goal of decentralizing sustainability and promoting a micro-circular economy within neighborhood communities. This approach aligns with the current trend of "Glocalization" (globalization + localization) in the sprawling archipelagos of Indonesia. Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Kecamatan Cilandak, IndonesiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePublished on January 22, 2025Cite: "Chicken Hero Pavilion / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)" 22 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025955/chicken-hero-pavilion-rad-plus-ar-research-artistic-design-plus-architecture&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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Take a look at this cool stylized shader made by PixelzwithaZ in Blender. If you find it familiar, you might have seen the creators works on YouTube they have a pretty large following there.The shader is about 60% image textures, 30% procedural, and 10% compositing, according to PixelzwithaZ. Here is the character above in motion:There are plenty of toon shaders out there, and weve covered some of them, from simple metals to cozy Disney-style imagery:Making A Toon Style Tea Scene In BlenderLearn How To Make A Hand-Drawn Anime-Style Metal Cel Shader In BlenderFree Collection of Toon Shaders Compatible With Any 3D SoftwareOld-School Disney-Style Shader Set Up in BlenderFind PixelzwithaZs works on Reddit and join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Check Out This Neat Stylized Shader Made in Blender appeared first on CG SHARES.

Building on the Cloth Curves Toolset, developed by Pepe Buendia and Agustin Gonzalez, which introduces a novel approach to fabric and clothing creation using only curves, the artists have now unveiled a custom USD Render Time Procedural, leveraging algorithms to generate data at render time.It enables deformation, tearing, and attribute transfer at render time without the need to cache data to disk. This results in significant space savings while maintaining the high level of detail provided by the clothing curves. For example, in a 100-frame shot, you can save over 80 GB by using just an 820 MB clothing asset, making the workflow much more scalable. According to the creators, USD Render Time Procedural also offers the option to directly edit the final result in Solaris, allowing users to adjust parameters related to deformation, clothing tearing, and even modify the width or add noise. This means the clothing simulation can be iterated without the need to re-export large caches each time.Similarly, changes made to the final cloth curves asset dont require re-caching the mesh simulation. Effects like fire or fluids can also be easily integrated by transferring attributes at render time. And since its based on USD, the system is compatible with multiple render engines, including Karma, Arnold, and RenderMan.As this toolset is still under development, you can learn more about ithereand followPepe BuendiaandAgustin Gonzalezon LinkedIn. Dont forget to join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us on Instagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Custom USD Render Time Procedural To Deform Cloth & Transfer Attributes appeared first on CG SHARES.

Guilty Gear Strive has been on the market for nearly four years, first launching for PS4, PS5, and PC in 2021. Fast forward to 2025, and the fighting game is finally receiving a Nintendo Switch port in just a few days on January 23, and preorders for Guilty Gear Strive: Nintendo Switch Edition are available now. Guilty Gear Strive Preorder BonusThere are currently no universal preorder bonuses for Guilty Gear Strive. However, preordering from the official ARC Shop will get you a free mystery gift pack. This includes $30 worth of Guilty Gear Strive merchandise--though its only available while supplies last. Guilty Gear Strive: Nintendo Switch Edition $60 | Releases January 23 This is the only version of Guilty Gear Strive available for Switch--theres no deluxe edition or collectors edition up for grabs. However, along with the base game, this version does include all Season Pass content up to Season 3 right out of the box, giving you plenty of cool extras to explore. The game has been optimized for Switch, featuring a smooth 60fps frame rate and high-quality graphics. Preorders are available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and the official ARC Shop. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Guilty Gear Strive is the seventh mainline game in the Guilty Gear series. Developed by the same folks responsible for Dragon Ball FighterZ, it offers gorgeous 2D graphics, a complex combat system, and a roster of unique characters with their own playstyle. Our review gave it a solid 8 out of 10, thanks to stylish graphics, a complex combat system, and a fun mission mode that helps you learn the basics. The PS5, Xbox, and PC versions are currently on Season 4 of DLC content, but the Nintendo Switch edition will launch with just the first three seasons, and will get the Season 4 update later.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Pearly Shells are found almost everywhere in Infinity Nikki. You will stumble upon the material while exploring the rivers and lakes of Miraland. Although it is a common crafting material, Nikki can still benefit from Pearly Shells by creating new pieces of clothing that could help her with any upcoming challenge.

A reliable industry insider has claimed that next year's Call of Duty title will see the return of DMZ, an extraction-based mode that was released alongside 2022's Modern Warfare 2. While Call of Duty's DMZ mode was fairly well-received by both critics and fans, Activision announced it would no longer be supporting the mode back in December 2023 with the launch of Modern Warfare 3 Season 1.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.When I first learned about bone conduction headphones (BCH) I was mostly just curiouswhat would wearing them feel like? To me, sending vibrations through the head to transmit audio sounded like a technology out of a sci-fi book. It was anticlimactic, to say the least, when I got my hands on my first pair. None of my sci-fi fantasies came truethe audio experience is lacking compared to traditional in-air or on-ear headphonesbut the experience is still pretty novel.Yes, the technology is still relatively new when it comes to headphones, and device-makers are still experimenting with how to make the best use of it. The primary advantage of BCH is clear, however: They don't cover your ears, so you retain complete spatial awareness when wearing them. I've since tested a number of styles and brands of these headphones, but none from Shokz, one of the biggest names in the space. So when the new Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 came out in December, I decided to see how they stack up. After using them for many runs, workouts, bike rides, calls, and podcasts, I can easily recommend these headphones to anyone who needs headphones that allow them to hear their surroundings when out and about without sacrificing too much on audio quality. I don't recommend them if you're looking for true audio fidelity (traditional headphones will always sound better), need to use them in loud environments (like a very noisy gym), or are looking for headphones to use underwater (I recommend the OpenSwim Pro instead). Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Bluetooth: 5.3, Charging: USB-C, Battery: 12 hours, Weight: 30 grams, Resistance: IP55 rating. $179.95 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $179.95 at Amazon Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 pros, cons, and specs Credit: Daniel Oropeza SpecsType: Bone conduction headphonesBattery Life: Up to 12 hours; 5-minute charge gives 2.5 hours of juiceConnectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, only supports SBCBluetooth codecApp: Shokz app with full EQDrivers: Extra 18-by-11-millimeter low-frequency speakers for better bass with a rated frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz.Water Resistance: IP55 water resistance ratingWeight: 1.02 ouncesProsBest audio I've experienced with BCHBest bass I've heard with BCHNo rattling vibration that tickles the earsA wind-resistant microphone for call clarityLong battery lifeMultiPoint allows you to connect to two devicesConsExpensiveBass is still weak compared to regular headphonesNot waterproofSound leakage Credit: Daniel Oropeza Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 first impressions Credit: Daniel Oropeza ComfortThe OpenRun Pro 2 feel like premium headphones. They are light but durable. The silicone coating feels comfortable against the skin and they are extremely light, their 1.02 ounces evenly distributed so you barely know they're there. Shokz offers two sizes, a "Standard" and a "Mini" option along with a sizing guide that I found very helpful to see which is the right fit for me. I often find BCH headphones feel too big for me: The back end sags, lifting the front end and making the experience of wearing them frustrating. However, the standard size Open Run 2 felt custom-made for me, with a snug fit that made them impossible to shake off. They are easy to put on and forget about, which is the best thing I can say about any pair of headphones. Credit: Daniel Oropeza Battery lifeShokz claims you get 12 hours of listening, which seemed accurate based on my testing. These headphones use a USB-C charger, which is a big change from the previous model, which had a pretty unique charging cable. With USB-C charging,Shokz joins the rest of the tech world with a more universal, fast-charging option. The physical buttons to control the media are a plus, given these are headphones are tailored for working out and being outdoors (touch controls tend go haywire the second moisture enters the picture). Power and volume controls sit behind the right ear and are easy to find and press even while running. On the left side you'll find the "play/pause" button. Unlike other BCH headsets I've tried, it is intelligently placed in a spot where you can put pressure, so you can press it with one finger instead of having to pinch it with two. Credit: Daniel Oropeza Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are a bone conduction/earbud hybrid Remember how I said companies are still experimenting with BCH technology? Shokz is trying out an interesting new mix of features with the OpenRun Pro 2. They call it DualPitch technology, and it mixes bone conduction technology with old-school earbud tech that pumps sound through the air. The OpenRun Pro 2 adds an extra 18-by-11-millimeter speaker designed for low-frequency sounds, which addresses one of the biggest complaints about BCH headsets: weak bass. Credit: Daniel Oropeza Bigger, smoother bassBetter bass does a lot to improve overall audio quality, even if it the end result still can't match traditional headphones. Anyone who has given up on BCH because of their lack of bass should at least give the OpenRun Pro 2 a chancethough keep in mind that the bass is good for BCH headphones, but still on the weaker end when compared to regular headphones (the bass on BCH headsets will never reach the levels of, say, the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2). Credit: Daniel Oropeza Perhaps an unintended consequence of the DualPitch technology is the elimination of another con of BCH that annoying rattling vibration that tickles my ears when playing music at a higher volume, or when certain pitches are hit. While using the OpenRun Pro 2, I never felt that irritating sensation, even when I cracked them way up (with a single exception that I'll address later). Typically bass is the main culprit causing that unpleasant ticklish sensation, but since this set pumps that additional bass through the air via the extra drivers instead of through your skull, that sensation is gone.A little leaky, a little too quietBCH headphones tend to leak a bit, as do open-ear headphones. Given these headphones use both of those technologies, that's definitely an occasional issue here. Sitting next to my fiancee while we work from home while listening at 45% volume, she's able to tell exactly what song I am playing (though to be fair, 45% volume is on the higher end in a quiet environment). Conversely, I felt the volume wasn't loud enough in noisy environments. When taking these for a workout in my local gym, the gym's speakers easily overpowered my headphones, creating a chaotic mush of sounds. (They worked better in this environment for listening to podcasts or audiobooks, however.) While using them on a run, I could hear the music, but I wasn't feeling it like I would with regular earbuds because of the noise around me and the limited volume. But I suppose that's the whole point of BCH headphones. Credit: Daniel Oropeza I was pleasantly surprised at how well these headphones picked up my voice over while outdoors. The mic uses an AI to isolate your voice and eliminate background noise, which is helpful while running or biking. I was able to have a regular conversation, despite a lot of wind and background noise. I did have some occasional trouble hearing the other person, which goes hand-in-hand with the volume limitations that I mentioned earlier. Even when testing them in a the quiet environment of my office, sound is a bit muffed, but still clear enough.A versatile connection optionI love that Shokz includes MultiPoint, allowing me to switch between two devices seamlessly, like my phone and computer. This makes the headphones more versatile, and a great option for working from home, considering I am able to hear my phone, dog, the door, other people, or anything that happens around me while using them, and switching back and forth between my phone and laptop. Unfortunately, since they're only rated IP55 for water resistance, I can't take them with me in the shower, or I would probably never take these headphones off.The Shokz app Credit: Daniel Oropeza The Shokz app is simple but easy to use. It has a fully customizable EQ that lets you save your favorite settings. There are also six presets that are useful for different occasions"Vocals" for audiobooks or podcasts, "Volume Boost" for the outdoors, etc. One of the presets is "Classic," which turns the headphones into a fully performing BCH (meaning no DualPitch technology). At this EQ preset, you do feel that vibration at high volumes. I really love that this option was given in the EQ though, since it gives people the freedom to choose it if they don't dig the hybrid sound technology.Bottom line Credit: Daniel Oropeza The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are among the best BCH you can get right now, with impressive audio and call quality, making them an excellent choice for those looking to hear their surroundings while out and about. They also make surprisingly good headphones for working from home thanks to the MultiPoint connectivity, naturally open ear design, and good audio quality relatively speaking. These headphones won't be a good match for those looking for headphones to work in loud environments or those hoping to swim or shower with them. The bass is the best I've heard in bone conduction headphones, with no rattling that tickles your ears. They serve their purpose well, but are also pricey at $179.99.