TiQ / Think_Imagine_Question (Ideas + Research & Profound_Contributions) - Dmitrij O.Burakevic

"AskNature — the world’s only free online resource that catalogs and presents the full breadth of our species’ biological knowledge — gives anyone, anywhere the power to access nature’s proven ideas, tested and refined over billions of years." https://asknature.org/ Explore the new AskNature Any question... just ask and you will see what we know about Nature and how it answers the same questions. What we learn can be applied to anything and everything we do.  Enjoy and share!

It is a multifunctional yet simple object - impartial, with no hidden agendas and more than the sum of its atoms. Perhaps a recycled card tube is to hold rolls of paper. Or, an acoustic mirror; focusing sound frequencies that travel through the air (medium). Maybe it is a megaphone or a telescope – an object that illustrates the physical attributes of the world we occupy. You see, if you leave a tube with a child and their imagination, you discover; simplicity has many functions. Remember the cardboard box you played with as a child? Such should be intent of your self expression, your contribution, your work; elegant and simple because it makes clear, observable sense. It is fun!!! Adults make reinforced structural components out of paper tubes; shigeru ban architects

T3 TRA Lunar_Station Many argue that in aid of long term survival and preservation of biodiversity (Homo sapiens et al. species) it is fundamental that we spread to other planets. However, what is clear is that space exploration is conducive to research which will apply to conditions of the planet Earth. As we head into local unstable climate, the investigations will inform the resolve to extreme weather conditions such as floods, cold, heat waves, hurricanes, earthquakes and desertification phenomena, as well as help us understand how to manage the finite resources such as water. In addition to the pragmatic, the discovered data and celestial samples (fossils & fragments) will contribute to our comprehension of the tangible – physical and the observable – quantifiable theoretical truths. There is potential for the information we discover to help reveal the formation of the Solar System and indeed planet Earth. Human intervention is necessary but it has to be in equ...

Note: whilst this applies to other factors and scenarios, the context of this article is Communication.   When you present, debate or have a conversation you should utilise clear and articulate vocabulary to describe the complexity of the subject matter. Reserve the sophisticated and measured "geek" lexicon for the technical paper as the proven and objective evidence you base your statements on. Attach the observed data to an appendix. Remember; ' simple ' not ‘ simplistic ’... If requested for gross simplification, do not submit, be mindful that ‘riddles’ and ‘poetry’ have their place and rather find a method of delivery that captures the essence of the information in a word, a sentence, an equation, a graph, a diagram, an image, a film, a sculptural object, an instrument or a device and so forth. 

Memory recall is important but more so is the ability to use your imagination to solve posed questions. For example; if you want to check a scale of something, then identify a known measurement which you can check against. Perhaps you wish to identify a scale of a technical drawing, is there something on that drawing that you know; size of component, setting out of a designated area etc? Or, you may need to know how tall/high ‘x’ is. Then you can question does that ‘x’ cast a shadow? If so, you may approximate how tall you are and identify the length of shadow you cast, extrapolate that measurement and apply to the unknown ‘x’. This will yield approximation and the direction to precision. Perhaps ‘x’ is built from a known material of standard size, such as a brick building. Then you can count the brick courses and multiply by the know size to reveal the height. Of course you may have researched into the actual answer and memorised it. However what is more useful is...

Observe how Nature resolves. " Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies." biomimicry.net  +  biomimicry.org "You only have to know one thing:  You can learn anything!  For free. For everyone. Forever." khanacademy.org Introductory lectures.  "Ideas worth spreading" ted.com/talks   "Lessons worth sharing"  ed.ted.com "TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world." Quick access to ideas and specialist thinking. ...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration -  www.nasa.gov https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/funder/nasa/ "NASA is using PMC to permanently preserve and provide easy public access to the peer-reviewed papers resulting from NASA-funded research." " The disciplines advanced are many – including earth and space science, materials, computing and electronics, fuels, radio communications, safety, and even human health." "NASA advances the Nation’s space exploration, technology development, and scientific research endeavors, providing a scientific infrastructure that enables exploration today, tomorrow, and generations from now."

Strive for clear intent and realisation. There must be reason for any decision and logic should be coherent and consistently followed. Rationale is to be expressed creatively. Allow yourself to explore your imagination and test your ideas - do not be restricted by requirements, regulations and constraints, rather, accept the parameters as opportunities for innovation. 

Trust your instincts and your identity. No matter what anyone says, explore your-self and your brain capacity; test your ideas and imagination. Push beyond normative expectations of society. Always express your quirky nature.  Your self expression, no matter the medium, should always reflect that. 

The Homo sapiens (Latin; ‘wise man’) are catalysts to great imagination, innovation and discovery yet humbled when taking credit for great inventions such as the 'wheel' – we are gently reminded by the golden wheel spider (Carparachne aureoflava) by using the wheel motion for millions of years (approximately) before us.

"It is an important element of any animals (human or otherwise) upbringing that they be exposed to novel stimuli right from the start. Exploration of new things helps them build a picture of the world around them, increase knowledge and develop awareness of safe boundaries and interactions. In this particular post I focus on introducing children to animals. I think it is critical for children to meet as many weird and wonderful creatures from as young as is safe to do so, but it must be in a positive way; not screaming at spiders in the bath or referring to certain animals as gross or scary, especially if the child seems naturally fearful, on that same note it is important not to force them to engage with something they show signs of reacting badly to, just calmly walk away and try again another time, habituating to a fear provoking stimulus by calm, regular exposure rather than flooding by forcing them into a situation or using bullying tactics."... ...continued

Deforestation and impact on Climate is a real issue. Some people pose a question; “is mining finite resource, such as rock, a solution?” We must consider that the mining process often results in exposed earth. Often the state of which is not conducive to growth of vegetation. Additionally, we have to account for the carbon dioxide output from the machinery required for the mining process. It can be observed that captured carbon is stored within trees whether live or processed into timber. Whilst trees are cut down, space is generated for further growth and quintessentially; additional carbon capture. Perhaps focus should be on cultivating land and reforestation. This could be reflected in policy, for example, where reasonable, for every tree cut down at least two should be replanted. While initially it may appear controversial, we must remain objective and always consider the issue in the wider context, not in isolation.

Architecture is described as the morphology of art and science; the harmony between the technical and the creative. But what qualification does one require? *Note; the educational system is being reviewed however, this is true in 2016. The courses have to be accredited by the Architects Registration Board.  www.arb.org.uk   Royal Institute of British Architects validation reflects a high quality programme. www.architecture.com The Traditional Education route to UK Legal Registration as an architect: - Bachelors (undergraduate)_Part 1 ARB accredited/RIBA validation (3 years) - Year out work experience (recommended, not obligatory) - Masters (postgraduate)_Part 2 ARB accredited/RIBA validation (2 years) - At least 24 Months of relevant work experience. Also a minimum of 12 Months within the last 24 Months before pursuing Part 3 - Postgraduate Diploma_Part 3 ARB accredited/RIBA validation (1 year) However , you are not re...

When an opportunity presents itself, consider dismantling an O 2 – CO 2 – C 3 H 6 – N 2 O dispenser or any other device, when the original function or intent becomes obsolete. The components can be re-used to construct functional models which describe your ideas in intricate detail.

Risk of descriptive “labels”. If you utilise “labels” as descriptives you must consider that these labels are subject to subjective perception. Be aware that people may have predetermined ideals or experience of particular ‘labels’. Thus assume intent, results, interests, ideas and thoughts. It can be more accurate and useful to elaborate with constructive, critical, objective information/data.  

“The answers to our questions are everywhere; we just need to change the lens with which we see the world.” - Janine Benyus

Sketching/painting/photography as well as other mediums are tools which help you be an intimate observer of detail. The process helps you identify and question. Inspired by Vidmantas Vaitkevicius

Remember the wonderful element of the profession; flexibility. The truth is you can craft an individual path through specialisation, exact to specific requirements. It is possible to hone and focus on the creative or the technical and of course, both. Personally I aim my contribution toward Space Architecture. Imagine laboratories and space stations. Throughout my experience I have always researched into Nature. The discoveries inform my ideas and constructive methods help resolve issues we face. Furthermore, if the human built environment is not for you, then consider the factor of transferable skill(s). In combination with specific requirements you can pursue the design of objects, furniture, theatre sets or move toward marine architecture or the digital realm (virtual reality), the game/film/animation industry. These are just a few examples; do not limit yourself by expectations or norms and pursue your interests.   Look at  FactoryFifteen

"Touch the pencil to paper, dragging layers of carbon lattice off of the graphite.... it is s ensual.  Layers of graphite lay on to the page, o beying your every command. Allowing you to communicate with other humans."  -  Neil deGrasse Tyson Beyonce Marilyn Monroe

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Micro climates located in a reclaimed  Kaolinite   pit ... "The design of the enclosing membrane led the team towards ETFE – a high performance polymer that is assembled in triple layer ‘pillows’ that are then inflated for structural rigidity. ETFE offered multiple benefits resulting in a virtuous circle of efficiency: the ETFE pillows could be made much larger than glass and were 1% of the weight (a factor 100 saving in embodied energy). This substantially reduced the amount of steel required and allowed more sunlight into the building. The end result was a radical reinterpretation of the greenhouse - an extremely lightweight enclosure that is self-heating for most of the year. The weight of the superstructure for the Humid Tropics Biome is less than the weight of the air that it contains. Having worked through the design process it is now possible to make a structure that is even lighter." -  http://www.exploration-architecture.com/projects/the-eden-project-biom...