The Green House / Schwartz and ArchitectureSave this picture! Ayla ChristmanPalo Alto, United StatesArchitects: Schwartz and ArchitectureAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:4115 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Ayla Christman Lead Architects: Wyatt Arnold More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The original home, before our renovation and addition, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's protg, Aaron Green, and built by Echler Homes in 1966. In 1951, Frank Lloyd Wright hired Green as his West Coast representative, allowing him to continue his independent practice out of their joint office.Save this picture!Our primary design charge became "First, do no harm." This dictum, from Hippocrates' 400 B.C.E. text "Of the Epidemics", would prove ironic given the timing of the global pandemic and its impact on the project's cost and schedule. Our challenge was to protect the design integrity of the home while adding a substantial amount of space to make the home viable for a young family with three children.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The home was virtually untouched by the original owners and included custom furniture pieces salvaged and integrated into the new design. The house is tucked back from the road on a flag lot surrounded by more traditional suburban homes. The original home was 1,590 SF with three bedrooms and two baths on a third of an acre lot. We added 1,512 SF for a total of 3,102 SF. When we first met on-site, we discussed the importance of respecting the integrity of the original home and landscape, which featured a landscaped swale running along the center of the site a distinctive added topography for the small site and essential, we would soon find out, given the high water table of the property.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Given the spider-like sculptural roof and scuppers of the original, the home already was a complete thought, with no obvious solution of how to add to the composition, let alone double the interior square footage. Our first design move was to head off the existing downward-sloping roof beams mid-span and add a small rear addition along the entire length of the house under a new upward-sloping roof. This opened the dark kitchen and bedrooms with a new higher ceiling while continuing the rhythm of the existing structure and creating a niche for hidden cove lighting where the original beams once ran.Save this picture!In addition, since the existing carport and scupper was too low for many modern family cars and no longer met local code for covered parking, we raised the roofline and scupper at the front to create a new carport while also converting a portion of that area into a new sunken family room, consistent with the mid-century vibe of the original.Save this picture!Save this picture!Finally, we added a prime bedroom suite tucked behind a new board-formed concrete wall. Taking inspiration from the home's existing concrete block walls, our addition peeks out behind the new wall referential but deferential. Despite the addition's deference, we wanted the roof to have its distinct character, with the lightness of the clerestory windows balancing the heaviness of the original roofline. Whenever possible, views through the space frame the iconic roof scuppers as they touch down to the ground. The design strategy is to let our modern interventions shine but with the mindset of "What would Mr Green do?"Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on February 13, 2025Cite: "The Green House / Schwartz and Architecture" 12 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026708/the-green-house-schwartz-and-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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As global temperatures climb higher year after year, the Earth heads toward a new era marked by a prospective breach of the Paris Agreement. Signed in 2016, the international climate treaty set a limit to keep global surface temperatures from rising 1.5 degrees Celsius (C) (2.7 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, but two new studies warn that the world may be on its way to failing this critical test.Recent temperature data reflect a turn for the worse, as 2024 became the first year in which the average global temperature surpassed 1.5 degrees C. The two new studies, both published in Nature Climate Change, were motivated by this tipping point to determine whether the 2024 data foreshadows an impending violation of the Paris Agreement limit; the simulations referenced in both studies show that it is a real possibility.A Troubling PatternIts impossible to say that the Paris Agreement limit has been broken yet since it is based on the running average of global surface temperature, measured in 20-year periods. One year of 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels, therefore, does not mean the limit is passed, as factors like an El Nio event a natural climate pattern that results in the Pacific Oceans warming impact yearly data. However, it could still represent the start of long-term warming.One of the studies, based out of Europe, examined warming trends in the past to see how the world met previous temperature thresholds 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, and 1.0 degrees C above pre-industrial levels accordingly. The studys authors found that the first single year when each of these thresholds was exceeded consistently fell within the first 20-year periods that reached the same temperature thresholds.This pattern implies that since 2024 reached an average of 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels, we may have already entered a 20-year warming period that could eventually mark a breach of the Paris Agreement. If this holds true, the impacts of a world that will be averaging 1.5 degrees C warmer could soon materialize. There is a chance to reduce the probability of warming above 1.5 degrees C in the coming years, but this would require stringent mitigation efforts across the globe, the studys authors state.The Start of Long-Term WarmingThe other study, based out of Canada, involved a similar method of considering historical data as a way to anticipate future global warming. It noted that June 2024 was the 12th consecutive month of global surface temperatures reaching above the 1.5 degrees C benchmark (but again, this does not indicate a breach of the Paris Agreement yet).Taking into account the 12 consecutive months of temperatures above the 1.5 degrees C threshold, the simulation in this study revealed that a short-term crossing of 1.5 degrees C in June 2024 means that a long-term crossing would probably occur before 2029.Waiting on Climate Plans The mounting threat of climate change became even more apparent in 2024, with the Paris Agreement constantly looming as a reminder that mitigation efforts need to ramp up. However, concerns have been raised about the priority of climate agendas across the world.Recently, out of the 195 parties that signed the Paris Agreement, only 13 submitted emissions-cutting plans (nationally determined contributions or NDCs) by the February 10th deadline. The parties that have completed these pledges meant to address how nations will cut emissions by 2035 include Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, the U.K., and the U.S. Those that missed the deadline include some of the worlds largest economies, notably China, India, Russia, and the European Union.The two recent studies forecasting a warming future serve as a wake-up call for nations to stick to ambitious climate plans and strive for immediate cuts in emissions. Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:United Nations. The Paris AgreementNature Climate Change. Twelve months at 1.5 C signals earlier than expected breach of Paris Agreement thresholdUnited Nations Climate Change. The Paris Agreement and NDCsJack Knudson is an assistant editor at Discover with a strong interest in environmental science and history. Before joining Discover in 2023, he studied journalism at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University and previously interned at Recycling Today magazine.

Figure 4. Life reconstruction of the Jurassic bird Baminornis zhenghensis from the Zhenghe Fauna. (Credit: Image by Zhao Chuang)NewsletterSign up for our email newsletter for the latest science newsA recent fossil find fills in a glaring prehistoric bird gap. The Jurassic period claims Archaeopteryx (sometimes called adeinonychosaurian dinosaur), which, despite their feathered wings, appear more dinosaur like. Meanwhile, most Cretaceous avian progenitors appear more birdlike, with short tails ending in a compound bone called a pygostyle.A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences report in the journal Nature found a specimen that fits between those proto birds. This finding suggests that the creatures we know as birds or at least winged creatures that were more bird than dino emerged 20 million years earlier than previously thought.Early Bird Fossil DiscoveryThe team, led by Wang Min, discovered two bird fossils in Jurassic-era rocks in southeast China. Because the rocks in which the fossils were encased date back 149 million years, the fossils show that birds started diversifying away from dinosaurs by the end of the Jurassic period.It can be difficult to identify where, when, why, and how birds began to differentiate. Bird or birdlike fossils from the Jurassic period are relatively rare and often incomplete.Despite Archaeopteryxs feathered wings, it closely resembled non-avialan dinosaurs, notably due to its long, reptilian tail, which separates it from both Cretaceous and more modern birds.Different ClassificationSome paleontologists have questioned whether Archaeopteryx should be considered a bird at all classifying it as a deinonychosaurian dinosaur, a sister group to birds still considered more dinosaur-like. That reclassification caused some paleontologists to wonder whether real Jurassic birds exist.The new findings answer that question with a resounding yes. One of the two fossils, which they named Baminornis zhenghensis, possess bird-like shoulder and pelvic girdles. It also has a short tail. That feature connects it solidly to contemporary birds, because the tail terminates with a compound pygostyle. Although a handlike structure still connects it to dinos, the other features make it more bird than reptile.Rewriting the RecordThis finding rewrites the evolutionary history of birds. "Previously, the oldest record of short-tailed birds is from the Early Cretaceous, Wang said in a press release. Baminornis zhenghensis is the sole Jurassic and the oldest short-tailed bird yet discovered, pushing back the appearance of this derived bird feature by nearly 20 million years.The second fossil is less complete. Although one feature resembles that of other Cretaceous birds, the poor preservation and lack of bones kept the researchers from classifying it as a new species.Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. He began his career in newspapers, but switched to scientific magazines. His work has appeared in publications including Science News, Science, Nature, and Scientific American.1 free article leftWant More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/monthSubscribeAlready a subscriber?Register or Log In1 free articleSubscribeWant more?Keep reading for as low as $1.99!SubscribeAlready a subscriber?Register or Log In

Nature, Published online: 12 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08539-xTranscriptional adaptation upregulates UTRN in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients, as supported by several lines of evidence, including the use of splice-switching antisense oligonucleotides to induce the skipping of out-of-frame exons of the DMD gene.

Nature, Published online: 12 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08518-2Transcriptomic profiling of neurons from the zebrafish optic tectum identified more than 60 cell types; functional imaging revealed that response tuning, morphology and connectivity of specific cell types vary systematically with the neurons positions in the tissue.

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CrytekThe gaming world has been suffering from massive layoffs since the end of Covid, when people went back to work and couldnt spend as much time on games as before. Today, one more studio fires a sizeable chunk of its workers.Crytek, the developer of Crysis, Hunt: Showdown 1896, the first Far Cry, and CryEngine, announced that it was laying off about 15% of its workforce, due to complex, unfavorable market dynamics.Like so many of our peers, we arent immune to the complex, unfavorable market dynamics that have hit our industry these past several years. It pains us greatly to share today that we must lay off an estimated 15% of our around 400 employees. The layoffs affect development teams and shared services. This has not been an easy decision to make, as we deeply appreciate the hard work of our talented teams, the company said.Crytek canceled the development of Crysis last year, focusing on Hunt: Showdown 1896, but while Hunt: Showdown 1896 is still growing, Crytek cannot continue as before and remain financially sustainable.The studio had allegedly tried to reduce costs and cut operating expenses, but it eventually decided that layoffs are inevitable to move forward. The affected workers will receive severance packages and career assistance services.We firmly believe in the future of Crytek. With Hunt: Showdown 1896, we have a very strong gaming service and remain fully committed to its operation. We will continue to expand and evolve Hunt: Showdown 1896 with great content and drive our strategy for our engine CRYENGINE.Just yesterday, we reported a wave of layoffs at Unity, and now, another game engine maker has been struck. Hopefully, this is not a trend in this niche, and we wont see a similar message on Godots and Unreal Engines socials.Stay tuned 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 Crysis & Hunt Developer Crytek Lays Off 15% of Its Workforce appeared first on CG SHARES.

I remember when I first saw the cute Experiment 626 from Lilo & Stitch back in the day whether youre a child or an adult, it leaves an impression, and you enjoy its cuteness.Visual Development Artist Juan Hernndez decided to recreate the creature with ZBrush, Blender, and Substance 3D Painter, and his version is as adorable as the original, maybe even more so.I thought it was both a great design and technical challenge, specially with the retracting arms and the groom together. I tried to reverse engineer the original design and looked for small elements that could bring realism while staying faithful to the original, Hernndez said.Whichever render you choose, you want to hug this little furry alien and never let go, and this is a testament to Hernndezs beautiful work.If you want to see more, visit the artist on ArtStation, where, among other 3D projects, you will find perhaps the most unusual dwarf design youve seen. You can learn how he made it in our interview.Join our 80 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 You Will Love This Adorable Realistic Stitch from Lilo & Stitch appeared first on CG SHARES.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Day-One Tactical Edition $70 | Releases August 28 Preorder at Amazon (PS5) Preorder at Amazon (Xbox) Preorder at Best Buy Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Digital Standard Edition $70 | Releases August 28 Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Microsoft Store Preorder at Steam (PC) Metal Gear Solid Digital Deluxe Edition $80 | Releases August 26 (48-hour early access) Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Microsoft Store Preorder at Steam (PC) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector's Edition (Physical) $200 | Releases August 28 (Sold Out) Preorder at Walmart (Sold Out) See at Best Buy (Sold Out) See at Amazon (Sold Out) Konami has finally confirmed the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 28, and preorders for the anticipated remake are now live. The game will be available in multiple versions including a special day-one launch version, digital editions, and a massive physical collector's edition. Each version includes a selection of bonus content, and fans who are eager to play as soon as possible may want to check out the Digital Deluxe edition that is offering 48-hour early access to the full game starting August 26.Considering the original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is often cited as one of the greatest games of all time and a highlight of the Metal Gear franchise, it's nice to see Konami going all-out for the remake's release. However, preorders for the collector's edition have already sold out at Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop. If you see it in stock, we'd recommend snagging your copy as soon as possible.Check the links below for everywhere you can preorder Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, plus information on all preorder bonuses.Continue Reading at GameSpot