June 9, 2006
Talking more with Phil Bernstein, of Autodesk, I learned he was a technical advisor for the six-episode PBS series on sustainable design, called "design:e2," which Autodesk sponsors (but didn't create). The series begins airing this month in many markets.
I didn't ask Phil if he met series narrator and the most publicized new dad in the universe, Brad Pitt. I didn't care. I sat through screenings of two episodes of the series, and they're worth seeing, absolutely. Visually, the effect the series producers chose was an artsy, almost sepia-toned, vaguely colored look instead of the usual straight-forward vivid colors. It goes with the topic, I think.
The highlight of the last program in the series was architect Ken Yeang talking about the stunning Singapore Library, which is gorgeous and user-friendly while incorporating many energy-saving elements with smart-building elements, resulting in features such as escalators that stop when nobody's on them and start up again when someone approaches.
Okay, Phil walked back into the room and I crumpled and asked him if he'd met Brad Pitt. No, he said, but he's coming to one of the kickoff events that Autodesk is doing in various cities to introduce the series. Darn, they've already done New York City, so I'll have to miss that.
Judy Schriener
Managing Online Editor, McGraw-Hill Construction/
Editor-in-Chief, Construction.com
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