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Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing.
A drawing instrument releases small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas.[1] The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities.
In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter, draftsman or a draughtsman.[2]
Drawing is one of the major forms of expression within the visual arts. It is generally concerned with the marking of lines and areas of tone onto paper/other material, where the accurate representation of the visual world is expressed upon a plane surface.[3] Traditional drawings were monochrome, or at least had little colour,[4] while modern colored-pencil drawings may approach or cross a boundary between drawing and painting. In Western terminology, drawing is distinct from painting, even though similar media often are employed in both tasks. Dry media, normally associated with drawing, such as chalk, may be used in pastel paintings. Drawing may be done with a liquid medium, applied with brushes or pens. Similar supports likewise can serve both: painting generally involves the application of liquid paint onto prepared canvas or panels, but sometimes an underdrawing is drawn first on that same support.
Madame Palmyre with Her Dog, 1897. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Galileo Galilei. Phases of the Moon. 1616.
Drawing is often exploratory, with considerable emphasis on observation, problem-solving and composition. Drawing is also regularly used in preparation for a painting, further obfuscating their distinction. Drawings created for these purposes are called studies.
There are several categories of drawing, including figure drawing, cartooning, doodling, free hand and shading. There are also many drawing methods, such as line drawing, stippling, shading, the surrealist method of entopic graphomania (in which dots are made at the sites of impurities in a blank sheet of paper, and lines are then made between the dots), and tracing (drawing on a translucent paper, such as tracing paper, around the outline of preexisting shapes that show through the paper).
A quick, unrefined drawing may be called a sketch.
In fields outside art, technical drawings or plans of buildings, machinery, circuitry and other things are often called "drawings" even when they have been transferred to another medium by printing.
History[edit]
Drawing as a Form of Communication Drawing is one of the oldest forms of human expression, with evidence for its existence preceding that of written communication.[5] It is believed that drawing was used as a specialised form of communication before the invent of the written language,[5][6] demonstrated by the production of cave and rock paintings created by Homo sapiens sapiens around 30,000 years ago.[7] These drawings, known as pictograms, depicted objects and abstract concepts.[8] The sketches and paintings produced in prehistoric times were eventually stylised and simplified, leading to the development of the written language as we know it today.
Drawing in the Arts Drawing is used to express one's creativity, and therefore has been prominent in the world of art. Throughout much of history, drawing was regarded as the foundation for artistic practise.[9] Initially, artists used and reused wooden tablets for the production of their drawings.[10] Following the widespread availability of paper in the 14th century, the use of drawing in the arts increased. At this point, drawing was commonly used as a tool for thought and investigation, acting as a study medium whilst artists were preparing for their final pieces of work.[11][12] In a period of artistic flourish, the Renaissance brought about drawings exhibiting realistic representational qualities,[13] where there was a lot of influence from geometry and philosophy.[14]
The invention of the first widely available form of photography led to a shift in the use of drawing in the arts.[15] Photography took over from drawing as a more superior method for accurately representing visual phenomena, and artists began to abandon traditional drawing practises.[16] Modernism in the arts encouraged "imaginative originality"[17] and artists' approach to drawing became more abstract.
Drawing Outside the Arts Although the use of drawing is extensive in the arts, its practice is not confined purely to this field. Before the widespread availability of paper, 12th century monks in European monasteries used intricate drawings to prepare illustrated, illuminated manuscripts on vellum and parchment. Drawing has also been used extensively in the field of science, as a method of discovery, understanding and explanation. In 1616, astronomer Galileo Galilei explained the changing phases of the moon through his observational telescopic drawings.[16] Additionally, in 1924, geophysicist Alfred Wegener used illustrations to visually demonstrate the origin of the continents.The medium is the means by which ink, pigment or color are delivered onto the drawing surface. Most drawing media are either dry (e.g. graphite, charcoal, pastels, Conté, silverpoint), or use a fluid solvent or carrier (marker, pen and ink). Watercolor pencils can be used dry like ordinary pencils, then moistened with a wet brush to get various painterly effects. Very rarely, artists have drawn with (usually decoded) invisible ink. Metalpoint drawing usually employs either of two metals: silver or lead.[20] More rarely used are gold, platinum, copper, brass, bronze, and tinpoint.
Paper comes in a variety of different sizes and qualities, ranging from newspaper grade up to high quality and relatively expensive paper sold as individual sheets.[21] Papers can vary in texture, hue, acidity, and strength when wet. Smooth paper is good for rendering fine detail, but a more "toothy" paper holds the drawing material better. Thus a coarser material is useful for producing deeper contrast.
Newsprint and typing paper may be useful for practice and rough sketches. Tracing paper is used to experiment over a half-finished drawing, and to transfer a design from one sheet to another. Cartridge paper is the basic type of drawing paper sold in pads. Bristol board and even heavier acid-free boards, frequently with smooth finishes, are used for drawing fine detail and do not distort when wet media (ink, washes) are applied. Vellum is extremely smooth and suitable for very fine detail. Coldpressed watercolor paper may be favored for ink drawing due to its texture.
Acid-free, archival quality paper keeps its color and texture far longer than wood pulp based paper such as newsprint, which turns yellow and become brittle much sooner.
The basic tools are a drawing board or table, pencil sharpener and eraser, and for ink drawing, blotting paper. Other tools used are circle compass, ruler, and set square. Fixative is used to prevent pencil and crayon marks from smudging. Drafting tape is used to secure paper to drawing surface, and also to mask an area to keep it free of accidental marks sprayed or spattered materials and washes. An easel or slanted table is used to keep the drawing surface in a suitable position, which is generally more horizontal than the position used in painting.
Technique[edit]
Raphael, study for what became the Alba Madonna, with other sketches
Almost all draftsmen use their hands and fingers to apply the media, with the exception of some handicapped individuals who draw with their mouth or feet.[22]
Prior to working on an image, the artist typically explores how various media work. They may try different drawing implements on practice sheets to determine value and texture, and how to apply the implement to produce various effects.
The artist's choice of drawing strokes affects the appearance of the image. Pen and ink drawings often use hatching—groups of parallel lines.[23] Cross-hatching uses hatching in two or more different directions to create a darker tone. Broken hatching, or lines with intermittent breaks, form lighter tones—and controlling the density of the breaks achieves a gradation of tone. Stippling, uses dots to produce tone, texture or shade. Different textures can be achieved depending on the method used to build tone.[24]
Drawings in dry media often use similar techniques, though pencils and drawing sticks can achieve continuous variations in tone. Typically a drawing is filled in based on which hand the artist favors. A right-handed artist draws from left to right to avoid smearing the image. Erasers can remove unwanted lines, lighten tones, and clean up stray marks. In a sketch or outline drawing, lines drawn often follow the contour of the subject, creating depth by looking like shadows cast from a light in the artist's position.
Sometimes the artist leaves a section of the image untouched while filling in the remainder. The shape of the area to preserve can be painted with masking fluid or cut out of a frisket and applied to the drawing surface, protecting the surface from stray marks until the mask is removed.
Another method to preserve a section of the image is to apply a spray-on fixative to the surface. This holds loose material more firmly to the sheet and prevents it from smearing. However the fixative spray typically uses chemicals that can harm the respiratory system, so it should be employed in a well-ventilated area such as outdoors.
Another technique is subtractive drawing in which the drawing surface is covered with graphite or charcoal and then erased to make the image.[25]
Tone[edit]
Line drawing in sanguine by Leonardo da Vinci
Shading is the technique of varying the tonal values on the paper to represent the shade of the material as well as the placement of the shadows. Careful attention to reflected light, shadows and highlights can result in a very realistic rendition of the image.
Blending uses an implement to soften or spread the original drawing strokes. Blending is most easily done with a medium that does not immediately fix itself, such as graphite, chalk, or charcoal, although freshly applied ink can be smudged, wet or dry, for some effects. For shading and blending, the artist can use a blending stump, tissue, a kneaded eraser, a fingertip, or any combination of them. A piece of chamois is useful for creating smooth textures, and for removing material to lighten the tone. Continuous tone can be achieved with graphite on a smooth surface without blending, but the technique is laborious, involving small circular or oval strokes with a somewhat blunt point.
Shading techniques that also introduce texture to the drawing include hatching and stippling. A number of other methods produce texture. In addition to the choice of paper, drawing material and technique affect texture. Texture can be made to appear more realistic when it is drawn next to a contrasting texture; a coarse texture is more obvious when placed next to a smoothly blended area. A similar effect can be achieved by drawing different tones close together. A light edge next to a dark background stands out to the eye, and almost appears to float above the surface.
Form and proportion[edit]
Pencil portrait by Ingres
Measuring the dimensions of a subject while blocking in the drawing is an important step in producing a realistic rendition of the subject. Tools such as a compass can be used to measure the angles of different sides. These angles can be reproduced on the drawing surface and then rechecked to make sure they are accurate. Another form of measurement is to compare the relative sizes of different parts of the subject with each other. A finger placed at a point along the drawing implement can be used to compare that dimension with other parts of the image. A ruler can be used both as a straightedge and a device to compute proportions.
When attempting to draw a complicated shape such as a human figure, it is helpful at first to represent the form with a set of primitive volumes. Almost any form can be represented by some combination of the cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone. Once these basic volumes have been assembled into a likeness, then the drawing can be refined into a more accurate and polished form. The lines of the primitive volumes are removed and replaced by the final likeness. Drawing the underlying construction is a fundamental skill for representational art, and is taught in many books and schools. Its correct application resolves most uncertainties about smaller details, and makes the final image look consistent.[26]
A more refined art of figure drawing relies upon the artist possessing a deep understanding of anatomy and the human proportions. A trained artist is familiar with the skeleton structure, joint location, muscle placement, tendon movement, and how the different parts work together during movement. This allows the artist to render more natural poses that do not appear artificially stiff. The artist is also familiar with how the proportions vary depending on the age of the subject, particularly when drawing a portrait.
Perspective[edit]
Linear perspective is a method of portraying objects on a flat surface so that the dimensions shrink with distance. Each set of parallel, straight edges of any object, whether a building or a table, follows lines that eventually converge at a vanishing point. Typically this convergence point is somewhere along the horizon, as buildings are built level with the flat surface. When multiple structures are aligned with each other, such as buildings along a street, the horizontal tops and bottoms of the structures typically converge at a vanishing point.
Two-point perspective drawing
When both the fronts and sides of a building are drawn, then the parallel lines forming a side converge at a second point along the horizon (which may be off the drawing paper.) This is a two-point perspective.[27] Converging the vertical lines to a third point above or below the horizon then produces a three-point perspective.
Depth can also be portrayed by several techniques in addition to the perspective approach above. Objects of similar size should appear ever smaller the further they are from the viewer. Thus the back wheel of a cart appears slightly smaller than the front wheel. Depth can be portrayed through the use of texture. As the texture of an object gets further away it becomes more compressed and busy, taking on an entirely different character than if it was close. Depth can also be portrayed by reducing the contrast in more distant objects, and by making their colors less saturated. This reproduces the effect of atmospheric haze, and cause the eye to focus primarily on objects drawn in the foreground.
Artistry[edit]
Chiaroscuro study drawing by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
The composition of the image is an important element in producing an interesting work of artistic merit. The artist plans element placement in the art to communicate ideas and feelings with the viewer. The composition can determine the focus of the art, and result in a harmonious whole that is aesthetically appealing and stimulating.
The illumination of the subject is also a key element in creating an artistic piece, and the interplay of light and shadow is a valuable method in the artist's toolbox. The placement of the light sources can make a considerable difference in the type of message that is being presented. Multiple light sources can wash out any wrinkles in a person's face, for instance, and give a more youthful appearance. In contrast, a single light source, such as harsh daylight, can serve to highlight any texture or interesting features.
When drawing an object or figure, the skilled artist pays attention to both the area within the silhouette and what lies outside. The exterior is termed the negative space, and can be as important in the representation as the figure. Objects placed in the background of the figure should appear properly placed wherever they can be viewed.
Drawing process in the Academic Study of a Male Torso by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1801, National Museum, Warsaw)
A study is a draft drawing that is made in preparation for a planned final image. Studies can be used to determine the appearances of specific parts of the completed image, or for experimenting with the best approach for accomplishing the end goal. However a well-crafted study can be a piece of art in its own right, and many hours of careful work can go into completing a study.
Process[edit]
Individuals display differences in their ability to produce visually accurate drawings.[28] A visually accurate drawing is described as being "recognized as a particular object at a particular time and in a particular space, rendered with little addition of visual detail that can not be seen in the object represented or with little deletion of visual detail”.[29]
Investigative studies have aimed to explain the reasons why some individuals draw better than others. One study posited four key abilities in the drawing process: perception of objects being drawn, ability to make good representational decisions, motor skills required for mark-making and the drawer's own perception of their drawing.[29] Following this hypothesis, several studies have sought to conclude which of these processes are most significant in affecting the accuracy of drawings.
Motor function Motor function is an important physical component in the 'Production Phase' of the drawing process.[30] It has been suggested that motor function plays a role in drawing ability, though its effects are not significant.[29]
Perception It has been suggested that an individual's ability to perceive an object they are drawing is the most important stage in the drawing process.[29] This suggestion is supported by the discovery of a robust relationship between perception and drawing ability.[31]
This evidence acted as the basis of Betty Edwards' how-to drawing book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.[32] Edwards aimed to teach her readers how to draw, based on the development of the reader's perceptual abilities.
Furthermore, the influential artist and art critic John Ruskin emphasised the importance of perception in the drawing process in his book The Elements of Drawing.[33] He stated that "For I am nearly convinced, that once we see keenly enough, there is very little difficult in drawing what we see".
Visual memory has also been shown to influence one's ability to create visually accurate drawings. Short-term memory plays an important part in drawing as one’s gaze shifts between the object they are drawing and the drawing itself.[34]
08 May 2013, Frush Beit Dejan, West Bank and Gaza Strip - A Palestinian farmer harvesting a crop of greenhouse tomatoes.
FAO Project: OSRO/GAZ/807/ITA - Agriculture Revitalization Project - Phase II. The immediate objectives of ARP Phase II are as follows: To increase the availability and efficient use of natural resources; to rehabilitate the production base and small infrastructure; to introduce and propagate new management practices; and build local capacities; and to improve market linkages and income per household by better understanding market requirements, reducing production costs, increasing production yields, quality and marketability.
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Our first long-range super fuel efficient Boeing 777-300ER took to the skies today with an all-new interior today after a very special send off.
Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel adorned the state-of-the-art aircraft with a giant garland of flowers and a bindi on its nose before it departed for the eight-hour journey to Mumbai.
We are the first UK operator to fly the 777-300ER, and will have six in service by 2012. Mumbai is the first destination to welcome the new aircraft.
Picture taken by Peter Lynam, Head of Network Operations for British Airways
Efficient and effective teamwork during Carp Brood Transportation moving Fish Hatchery is paramount to success..
ECF Efficient City Farming won two Cleantech Open awards during the Climate-KIC Start-up Tour 2013 in Silicon Valley.
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Between 19 and 26 November 2013, 16 Climate-KIC start-ups receive a crash course clean-tech entrepreneurship in one of the world’s leading innovation hotspots: Silicon Valley, USA.
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CRUDE, YET EFFICIENT
Large equipment moves in several months after the forest fire.
This beast is impressive! The long arm can grab a hold of the standing tree, while a chain saw (attached to arm) cuts the dead tree. Then it maneuvers the tree around to the pile or truck bed.
Good for dense forest with thousands of dead trees. Not so great for the wildlife!
I had purchased two Lacie Storage Drives. LaCie is now Seagate. LaCie just repaired my storage drives to be compatible to my Mac Mini. It was stored in my large Army bag. There was one very brand new LaCie external storage drive in the box kept falling out while I had a panic attack or severe anxiety. These storage drives traveled with me from Atlanta, Georgia, to Washington, DC, to Chicago, Illinois (first trip and second trip), to New York City, NY, to Manchester, Connecticut.
It was lost it on Sunday, April 3, 2016 when I had a severe panic attack in Chicago, Illinois. Some of this story is in my blog. The station were the items were lost was State/Lake on the Red Line. This storage drives were not encrypted, which translates to
20,000 documents, presentations, databases, spreadsheets, publications, quickbooks files, PSTs (outlook personal information manager), financial management files since 1994. My college course work from undergrad, graduate, and doctoral programs. My professional work for the items I produced for companies. My own company financial history and file from the details I developed in the event I happen to get capital. I took the time to fill in the metadata per document to make my computer system more efficient in searching for documents.
30,000 music songs ripped from CDs, DVDs, public library Freegal Music, and purchased from iTunes, Napster, etc. I even took the time to placed album covers on each song, and fill in the Metadata (small details) to make my computer system more efficient in looking for music.
10,000 photos from all the photo albums and trips I took across the world, collected from theme parks, family and friends events, adult nudes, unique selfies, etc. I filled in the metadata (small details) to make my computer system more efficient in looking for photos and I did geotagging, which is setting the place where the photo was taken.
20-30 application programs. Microsoft Office, Parallels for Mac, QuickBooks, SimCity games, etc.
Also, I had Parallels for Mac, which had my whole enterprise server system setup with SharePoint (on premise), Oracle, Windows Server, SQL Server Enterprise, Visual Studio, etc.
When I lost this item along with the other storage drives, it was my personal heirloom and so everyone that was in it went with it. This made my mind and heart grow colder than HELL to the point that "I Don't Care About Anything...Nothing is Important any longer." is larger than "Actual Care". This is why I will never return back to my biological family, step families, extended family, extended friends, acquaintances, associates, etc., until April 3, 2056 if life means for it to be corrected to come back.
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To reduce the amount of firewood Darfur refugees need, Berkeley Lab scientist Ashok Gadgil and colleagues modified an existing cookstove design to create one that is 75% more energy-efficient stove than the three-stone stove traditionally used in Darfur, and is appropriate to the environmental conditions and food preferences of the local inhabitants. eetd.lbl.gov/l2m2/stoves.html
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Some pictures taken for the assignment: People switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs. Unstaged, everyday moments.
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The Province of BC and Government of Canada are investing in locally owned green infrastructure projects that help communities use clean energy and become more energy efficient.
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A modern, efficient kitchen co-designed by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier for a post-War apartment building in Marseille, France (1952). The hanging pots were designed by Ada Louse and L. Garth Huxtable
Installation views of “Designing Modern Women 1890–1990”
October 5, 2013–October 19, 2014
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Rohtas fort built by SHER SHAH SURI, the famouce muslim ruler of India in the middle of Sixteenth century, he was acclaimed as most capable warrier and resourceful and ingeniouse admininstrator, who gave an effective system to rule the subcontinent more efficiently. He is also the constructor of world's most longest and oldest Grand Trunk Road.
The first motorcycle closely followed the invention of a bicycle. In 1885 a German inventor attached a four stroke engine to a wooden bicycle frame and added two side wheels for stability the motor had a belt of sorts which would turn the rear wheel. This was not a sole means for transportation but rather a neat invention. As people began to see this invention they began to attempt new ways of doing a similar thing, this idea spread throughout Germany, France and Britain. In 1903 William Harley and his neighbor Author Davidson built the first Harley Davidson motorcycle, which led to the production of other motorcycles for sale to the public. In 1909 Harley Davidson produced the V-Twin motor which was a hit among many people because of it deep rumble sound. By 1914 the basic layout of what we call today a motor cycle was established; a motor between the front and rear wheels with a chain attaching to the rear wheel or sprocket. During World War I the motorcycle was greatly utilized because it was greatly mobile on undeveloped roads and was an easy way to relay messages. The motorcycle was more efficient than most other forms of transportation due to fuel economy and capabilities.
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When it comes to home comfort, our company has always taken pride in offering the most efficient equipment at affordable prices. But many don’t know we’ve also adopted the cleanest forms of energy as they develop on the market; putting the time, training and money forward in order to offer environmentally friendly options. We offer Greenspeed Equipment that uses less energy to produce more comfort. We offer tankless and hybrid water heaters to preserve energy through the water heating process. We have put our technicians through training and offer Geothermal design and installation, as well as Radiant Floor Heat Solutions. And in 2015, we believe Solar has become advanced enough for our company to feel comfortable to offer it to our customers. Our technicians and electricians are looking forward to becoming trained and certified to bring you this powerful energy solution.
There have been many misconceptions to Solar Energy over the years, so we’ve compiled a list of the common myths.
Solar Energy is Too Expensive.
- With TLC’s Special financing for Solar, you can go Solar with NO MONEY DOWN and start saving 15% or more on your electric bill today. There are many rebates and tax incentives that may be available for you to also help offset the cost. As with all of our estimates, a Solar Evaluation Estimate is Free with TLC.
Solar Energy is Unreliable.
- Solar Panels come with a manufacturer’s 25 year warranty and will most likely last even longer. How many electronics do you own with a 25 year warranty? TLC also backs our services with a 100% No-Risk, Money Back, Satisfaction Guarantee.
Solar won’t work when it’s really cloudy or shady.
-Germany has five times as much solar power as the US, despite having the amount of sun as Alaska, the lowest in the entire US.
Solar Energy is hard to maintain.
Solar energy requires almost no maintenance during it’s lifetime, 30 years or more! Besides annual cleaning and inspection, solar panels basically take care of themselves.
Solar Energy isn’t doing well because of Solyndra.
- Quite the opposite. Solyndra is proof that the cost of solar is going down dramatically, making it harder for some companies to compete. This makes solar more accessible to every day Americans.
-The Cost of Solar energy in the US has come down over 60% since 2011 (Watch a short video from Clean Technica HERE.)
Solar Energy isn’t for me. I’m not an environmentalist or very tech-savvy.
- If you like to save money, solar energy is for you.
- Homeowners will save an average of $20,000 over the life of the solar energy system. (Clean Technica)
-A Solar Energy System is being installed every 4 minutes in the US. By 2016, it’s projected to become every 83 seconds.
Exciting Facts about Solar Energy!
It’s an Abundant Resource – The energy in twenty days of sunshine is the same as all the coal, oil and natural gas known to humans. (Rooftop Revolution)
A Booming Industry- California installed more megawatts of solar energy in 2013 that it did in the last 30 years…combined! (15 Facts about Solar)
Solar for Everyone- In California, solar installations are taking place in middle-class neighborhoods where the median income ranges from $40,000-$90,000. (Center for American Progress)
Job Creation- Twice as many Americans work in Solar energy than in the coal industry. Solar is generating 10 times as many jobs as the national average. (The Solar Foundation)
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Private 5 acre estate with efficient custom home – For Sale By Owner: $998,000
In the mountains just mauka of the heart of Kona Town you find nestled a small arts community called Holualoa…There’s not much to Holualoa, a blink of the eye your past it driving by the Pink Kona Hotel built in 1926 (http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc5136.php), or our small post office saying Aloha to Joy or Tom the Post Master…or quite simply going to the old movie theater on Saturday night for free. And let’s not forget our excellent Holualoa Elementary School built in 1897…this is “our” little piece of heaven away from the hustle and bustle of the world’s problems.
Hualalai Farms is a gated community with mostly 5 acre parcels of world famous “Kona Coffee”. And it is good! We’re an old community by most standards up here with a fine group of quiet folks that enjoy the peaceful life of gentlemen farmers, waving to one another as we pass on the road.
My journey led me here in 1989, but it’s time to move on to a new adventure, and my little piece of solitude is available for sale. I moved into this house which I built for my family in February of 2009. For all intents and purposes it’s new. I haven’t ripped out the old Ohia trees with their beautiful Lahua Blossoms. I enjoy the privacy, and watching the sun rise over Mauna Loa in the mornings, and the cruise ships passing by below.
I designed this home and property to be efficient with low maintenance, but additional growth or changes are easy to do. If you think you’d be interested in my slice of the world then by all means email me. I’d be more than happy to call you if you forward your telephone number. If you have SKYPE on your computer we can even walk around the house and property.
1. 2128 sq ft total (1264 sq ft living)
2. 3 Car garage, 864 sq ft (1 bay divided by wall/door-currently den/office, but could be converted easily to separate efficiency apartment)
3. 200 amp service for household
4. All walls interior/exterior Corning Insulation
5. Windows “Hurd” Thermal Double Paned Aluminum Clad Douglas Fir with minimum 6 hand lacquered coats
6. Cabinets “DeWils Hardwood (Cherry)
7. Water Heater “Bosch” On Demand Gas
8. Cooktop “Jenn-Aire” Downdraft Gas
9. Refrigerator Samsung 26 cu ft
10. Washer/Dryer “LG” Gas
11. Whirlpool Water Softener
12. Siding Beveled Cedar
13. Sikkens Cetol Finish (4 coats)
14. Roof “Owens Corning” 30 year Arch 80 with “2″ layers of fiberglass fabric underlayment
15. Pad 3000psi Concrete
16. CCR’s Yes (Dues approximately $600 yrly)
17. Land Taxes (Currently approximately $2700 yrly.
18. House completed Feburary of 2009
19. Granite counter tops both kitchen and bathroom
20. Travertine and porcelain tile in bathroom with luxurious 6′ Kohler tub
21. Custom Brazilian wood kitchen floor w/10 coats sealer
22.Open bean ceiling w/2 x 6 T & G Lacquered Select Knotty Pine
23. Custom Living room scones to match windows
Private 5 acre estate with efficient custom home – For Sale By Owner: $998,000
In the mountains just mauka of the heart of Kona Town you find nestled a small arts community called Holualoa…There’s not much to Holualoa, a blink of the eye your past it driving by the Pink Kona Hotel built in 1926 (http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc5136.php), or our small post office saying Aloha to Joy or Tom the Post Master…or quite simply going to the old movie theater on Saturday night for free. And let’s not forget our excellent Holualoa Elementary School built in 1897…this is “our” little piece of heaven away from the hustle and bustle of the world’s problems.
Hualalai Farms is a gated community with mostly 5 acre parcels of world famous “Kona Coffee”. And it is good! We’re an old community by most standards up here with a fine group of quiet folks that enjoy the peaceful life of gentlemen farmers, waving to one another as we pass on the road.
My journey led me here in 1989, but it’s time to move on to a new adventure, and my little piece of solitude is available for sale. I moved into this house which I built for my family in February of 2009. For all intents and purposes it’s new. I haven’t ripped out the old Ohia trees with their beautiful Lahua Blossoms. I enjoy the privacy, and watching the sun rise over Mauna Loa in the mornings, and the cruise ships passing by below.
I designed this home and property to be efficient with low maintenance, but additional growth or changes are easy to do. If you think you’d be interested in my slice of the world then by all means email me. I’d be more than happy to call you if you forward your telephone number. If you have SKYPE on your computer we can even walk around the house and property.
1. 2128 sq ft total (1264 sq ft living)
2. 3 Car garage, 864 sq ft (1 bay divided by wall/door-currently den/office, but could be converted easily to separate efficiency apartment)
3. 200 amp service for household
4. All walls interior/exterior Corning Insulation
5. Windows “Hurd” Thermal Double Paned Aluminum Clad Douglas Fir with minimum 6 hand lacquered coats
6. Cabinets “DeWils Hardwood (Cherry)
7. Water Heater “Bosch” On Demand Gas
8. Cooktop “Jenn-Aire” Downdraft Gas
9. Refrigerator Samsung 26 cu ft
10. Washer/Dryer “LG” Gas
11. Whirlpool Water Softener
12. Siding Beveled Cedar
13. Sikkens Cetol Finish (4 coats)
14. Roof “Owens Corning” 30 year Arch 80 with “2″ layers of fiberglass fabric underlayment
15. Pad 3000psi Concrete
16. CCR’s Yes (Dues approximately $600 yrly)
17. Land Taxes (Currently approximately $2700 yrly.
18. House completed Feburary of 2009
19. Granite counter tops both kitchen and bathroom
20. Travertine and porcelain tile in bathroom with luxurious 6′ Kohler tub
21. Custom Brazilian wood kitchen floor w/10 coats sealer
22.Open bean ceiling w/2 x 6 T & G Lacquered Select Knotty Pine
23. Custom Living room scones to match windows
Private 5 acre estate with efficient custom home – For Sale By Owner: $998,000
In the mountains just mauka of the heart of Kona Town you find nestled a small arts community called Holualoa…There’s not much to Holualoa, a blink of the eye your past it driving by the Pink Kona Hotel built in 1926 (http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc5136.php), or our small post office saying Aloha to Joy or Tom the Post Master…or quite simply going to the old movie theater on Saturday night for free. And let’s not forget our excellent Holualoa Elementary School built in 1897…this is “our” little piece of heaven away from the hustle and bustle of the world’s problems.
Hualalai Farms is a gated community with mostly 5 acre parcels of world famous “Kona Coffee”. And it is good! We’re an old community by most standards up here with a fine group of quiet folks that enjoy the peaceful life of gentlemen farmers, waving to one another as we pass on the road.
My journey led me here in 1989, but it’s time to move on to a new adventure, and my little piece of solitude is available for sale. I moved into this house which I built for my family in February of 2009. For all intents and purposes it’s new. I haven’t ripped out the old Ohia trees with their beautiful Lahua Blossoms. I enjoy the privacy, and watching the sun rise over Mauna Loa in the mornings, and the cruise ships passing by below.
I designed this home and property to be efficient with low maintenance, but additional growth or changes are easy to do. If you think you’d be interested in my slice of the world then by all means email me. I’d be more than happy to call you if you forward your telephone number. If you have SKYPE on your computer we can even walk around the house and property.
1. 2128 sq ft total (1264 sq ft living)
2. 3 Car garage, 864 sq ft (1 bay divided by wall/door-currently den/office, but could be converted easily to separate efficiency apartment)
3. 200 amp service for household
4. All walls interior/exterior Corning Insulation
5. Windows “Hurd” Thermal Double Paned Aluminum Clad Douglas Fir with minimum 6 hand lacquered coats
6. Cabinets “DeWils Hardwood (Cherry)
7. Water Heater “Bosch” On Demand Gas
8. Cooktop “Jenn-Aire” Downdraft Gas
9. Refrigerator Samsung 26 cu ft
10. Washer/Dryer “LG” Gas
11. Whirlpool Water Softener
12. Siding Beveled Cedar
13. Sikkens Cetol Finish (4 coats)
14. Roof “Owens Corning” 30 year Arch 80 with “2″ layers of fiberglass fabric underlayment
15. Pad 3000psi Concrete
16. CCR’s Yes (Dues approximately $600 yrly)
17. Land Taxes (Currently approximately $2700 yrly.
18. House completed Feburary of 2009
19. Granite counter tops both kitchen and bathroom
20. Travertine and porcelain tile in bathroom with luxurious 6′ Kohler tub
21. Custom Brazilian wood kitchen floor w/10 coats sealer
22.Open bean ceiling w/2 x 6 T & G Lacquered Select Knotty Pine
23. Custom Living room scones to match windows
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Efficient contracting and waste management has led to a $6 million cost savings for a $73 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The savings has allowed for two additional large buildings to be added to the demolition schedule at LANL’s Technical Area 21 (TA-21). The $73 million in Recovery Act funds was already providing for the demolition of 22 buildings.
Project: Burger King 20/20 Energy Efficient Restaurants
Location: Worldwide Burger King Restaurants
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Specifier: Hurstwood Design Group
Client: Burger King
Project Brief
A core objective of the Burger King 20/20 Energy Efficient Restaurant concept was to create a contemporary, edgy, futuristic look for the Burger King restaurant dining experience. The eco-friendly designs utilise state-of-the-art technologies and renewable energy to power one-third of the restaurant’s energy consumption, in an effort to reduce energy consumption costs and CO2 emissions every year.
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Private 5 acre estate with efficient custom home – For Sale By Owner: $998,000
In the mountains just mauka of the heart of Kona Town you find nestled a small arts community called Holualoa…There’s not much to Holualoa, a blink of the eye your past it driving by the Pink Kona Hotel built in 1926 (http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc5136.php), or our small post office saying Aloha to Joy or Tom the Post Master…or quite simply going to the old movie theater on Saturday night for free. And let’s not forget our excellent Holualoa Elementary School built in 1897…this is “our” little piece of heaven away from the hustle and bustle of the world’s problems.
Hualalai Farms is a gated community with mostly 5 acre parcels of world famous “Kona Coffee”. And it is good! We’re an old community by most standards up here with a fine group of quiet folks that enjoy the peaceful life of gentlemen farmers, waving to one another as we pass on the road.
My journey led me here in 1989, but it’s time to move on to a new adventure, and my little piece of solitude is available for sale. I moved into this house which I built for my family in February of 2009. For all intents and purposes it’s new. I haven’t ripped out the old Ohia trees with their beautiful Lahua Blossoms. I enjoy the privacy, and watching the sun rise over Mauna Loa in the mornings, and the cruise ships passing by below.
I designed this home and property to be efficient with low maintenance, but additional growth or changes are easy to do. If you think you’d be interested in my slice of the world then by all means email me. I’d be more than happy to call you if you forward your telephone number. If you have SKYPE on your computer we can even walk around the house and property.
1. 2128 sq ft total (1264 sq ft living)
2. 3 Car garage, 864 sq ft (1 bay divided by wall/door-currently den/office, but could be converted easily to separate efficiency apartment)
3. 200 amp service for household
4. All walls interior/exterior Corning Insulation
5. Windows “Hurd” Thermal Double Paned Aluminum Clad Douglas Fir with minimum 6 hand lacquered coats
6. Cabinets “DeWils Hardwood (Cherry)
7. Water Heater “Bosch” On Demand Gas
8. Cooktop “Jenn-Aire” Downdraft Gas
9. Refrigerator Samsung 26 cu ft
10. Washer/Dryer “LG” Gas
11. Whirlpool Water Softener
12. Siding Beveled Cedar
13. Sikkens Cetol Finish (4 coats)
14. Roof “Owens Corning” 30 year Arch 80 with “2″ layers of fiberglass fabric underlayment
15. Pad 3000psi Concrete
16. CCR’s Yes (Dues approximately $600 yrly)
17. Land Taxes (Currently approximately $2700 yrly.
18. House completed Feburary of 2009
19. Granite counter tops both kitchen and bathroom
20. Travertine and porcelain tile in bathroom with luxurious 6′ Kohler tub
21. Custom Brazilian wood kitchen floor w/10 coats sealer
22.Open bean ceiling w/2 x 6 T & G Lacquered Select Knotty Pine
23. Custom Living room scones to match windows
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