The Ultimate Tree House
August 16, 2010
Mitchell Joachim is what you might call an innovative architect. A master in the ancient art of pleaching that is, guiding the way trees grow to create a hedge, or in this case a house! - Joachims ideas challenge the way we look at todays buildings. Combining architecture, biology and ancient pruning practices Joachim creates specific shapes using trees (check out the pics screen right) that bring life to modern dwellings.
Once the initial structure is completed, one can design and create the interior of a house within this arboreal framing. Innovative building techniques such as this limit the negative impact building has on the environment and helps sustain the ecosystem by blending with nature. Plus, Joachims creations are pretty cool... Keep reading.
Rookie Reporters at Discovery Place
July 23, 2010
Recently, a sporty, spunky trio of kids had the opportunity to experience the all-new Discovery Place for the first time on special assignment as Rookie Reporters for FOX News Charlotte
Abby, Sam and Bobbie Ann found science and technology at their fingertips as they took on an exciting mission to find out just what is so cool about physics, innovation, biodiversity and much, much more.
Click the links below to watch our three reporters in action as they learn, play and meet a whole realm of Discovery Place inhabitants. And, dont forget to check back with our blog, because our Rookie Reporters will be making return visits. Well make sure youre in the know about all the cool stuff happening at Discovery Place.
Click on the links below:
Rookie... Keep reading.
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