(Wikipedia’s example of a cob house) Want to build to last hundreds of years with the dirt already on your land? One way might be by cob. Here’s an upcoming seminar that may make a good start: Cob Garden Wall Workshop October 24-26, 2008 Leander, TX $250 – early tuition (paid in full by Sept […]
(this is not Austin… yet) Want cooler bike racks in downtown Austin? Get to it: The Downtown Austin Alliance is issuing a Request for Proposals to artists and artist teams interested in creating unique, durable artwork to serve as bike racks at three specific right-of-way locations along Congress Avenue. Download the RFP by clicking on […]
(My pedicab, pre-foam-addition.) Thanks to everybody who commented on my first post in this series: I’ve got great feedback, including a hilarious put-down from another local pedicabber (“Luke, Death Cab for Cutie called. They want a photo for the next album cover.”) And, appropriately, there’s been a call for data. So here’s what I’ve got: […]
Look at all these happy Makers and Make enthusiasts: This was at Maker Faire Bay Area 2008. Let’s ‘make’ sure Austin 2008 is even more impressive by getting your project entry now: the deadline’s midnight tomorrow! If you need a refresher, here’s an intro to Maker Faire from the Bay Area Faire: Now, hurry and […]
If you haven’t already, gather up your best project, read the Call For Makers, and submit your project for Maker Faire Austin 2008. You’ve only got until midnight Thursday! Last year was a blast, and this year should be even better. Here’s a robot tour of Maker Faire Austin 2007 by Mark Frauenfelder: I just […]
Short version of the story: I may fail at starting a pedicab company because city officials don’t like my DIY version, get nervous, and possibly break the law when you put them on film. Please keep this in mind when trying to get your DIY projects past any bureaucrats! 5-minute video version (visually boring for […]
(image courtesy Austin Bike Zoo) Apologies for the late notice, but there’s a Frankenbike Saturday: FrankenBike # 37 9am-7pm @ the Austin Bike Zoo @ 1706 E. 17th St 78702 Frankenbike is basically a big, cool bike part swap meet; good article about it here. Austin Bike Zoo does some amazing stuff,so swing by and […]
