Category Archives for lighting and the economy
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Bangkok 31st August 2010 Currently in Thailand for a few days of design coordination meetings on some of our projects. On my way from the airport into town this morning I noticed a huge billboard sign promoting Ligman architectural outdoor … Continue reading
Expansion and diversity
Singapore 29th August 2010 Having a lighting design practice is relatively simple when it’s you, maybe with a few staff operating from one office location. But as you grow and become more in demand you start expanding as a logical … Continue reading
When money is everything
Singapore 28th August 2010 I guess we all know the saying that money does not make you happy, but it is damn easier to be unhappy with a lot of money then without…and it is damn easier to do things when … Continue reading
Eco Highways
Singapore 21st August 2010 While the Australians go to the polls today to choose whether to keep Julia Gillard as Australia’s first female prime minister or to opt for the opposition leader Tony Abbott, attempts to make our world a … Continue reading
Eco cities
Singapore 15th August 2010 His weekend I read a report about the progress of the so called eco-cities in China. There are many projects underway, about 8 or so in various parts of China, most of them in the vicinity … Continue reading
Return to the Dark Age
Singapore 11th August 2010 Today’s I read a news report about desperate attempts by American state governments to save money that came as quite a “culture” shock to me…. Some states like California seem to be on the verge of … Continue reading
Dimming or switching
Shanghai 13th July 2010 Today was site coordination day so I spent most of my day on site in Hangzhou, a city about 1 ½ hours by speed train from Shanghai. We have several projects there that are nearing design … Continue reading
Wanted
Singapore 11th July 2010 To think lighting designers are holy saints is an illusion. We don’t hear much about fraude or misbehavior in our profession but like in all trades there are always people somehow getting of the righteous path. … Continue reading
Lighting and the economy 4
Singapore 5th July 2010 Now here is something really interesting! We all know China as being the factory of the world. Cheap labor has over the years drawn thousands of companies to start up manufacturing facilities in the main land … Continue reading
Banks
Perth, 28th June 2010 Banks are generally seen as unfriendly and out to take any cent of you they can get. Even if you have an account and don’t use it they still find ways to charge you for doing … Continue reading
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