Comments on: GREENPIX Zero Energy Media Wall Lights up Beijing http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: The Best of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Design Triennial | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-236408 The Best of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt Design Triennial | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-236408 [...] example of the kind of work that they show. Right now on display they’ve got everything from solar-powered media walls to the simplest of home furniture, the most intricate of fabrics, and innovative objects to assist [...] [...] example of the kind of work that they show. Right now on display they’ve got everything from solar-powered media walls to the simplest of home furniture, the most intricate of fabrics, and innovative objects to assist [...]

]]> By: joeqq http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-86360 joeqq Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:03:10 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-86360 Hi Jiminey, Just share with you my 2 cents as a Chinese. First of all, I totally agree with you that the current chinese government is not that good to win the heart of everyone, especially those western people who respect 'human right' above anything. But I can tell you the truth that it wins most of chinese especially after the earthquake. I also agree with you that Tibat is an issue and currently there is no good answer to it. But, please do not always link everything with it, especially Olympic game. Do you believe boycotting it can help a single Tibatan refugee or scrare of chinese government? If you are sure of all western people who respect human right are not economic driven at all, probably you will see the result of an isolated China eventurally. But, no change in the government and another 'north korean' may emerge. On the other hand, give chinese govenment more space and time to evolve (I think most people should admit that chinese government is much better in terms of respecting human right in the last 10 yrs compared as 30 or 40 yrs ago), I think you probably will see a satisfied result for all of us, chinese, tibatan and westerners. Cheers, Joe Hi Jiminey,

Just share with you my 2 cents as a Chinese.

First of all, I totally agree with you that the current chinese government is not that good to win the heart of everyone, especially those western people who respect ‘human right’ above anything. But I can tell you the truth that it wins most of chinese especially after the earthquake. I also agree with you that Tibat is an issue and currently there is no good answer to it.

But, please do not always link everything with it, especially Olympic game. Do you believe boycotting it can help a single Tibatan refugee or scrare of chinese government? If you are sure of all western people who respect human right are not economic driven at all, probably you will see the result of an isolated China eventurally. But, no change in the government and another ‘north korean’ may emerge. On the other hand, give chinese govenment more space and time to evolve (I think most people should admit that chinese government is much better in terms of respecting human right in the last 10 yrs compared as 30 or 40 yrs ago), I think you probably will see a satisfied result for all of us, chinese, tibatan and westerners.

Cheers,
Joe

]]> By: jiminey http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-82509 jiminey Sun, 25 May 2008 23:09:32 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-82509 Hello - in response to npa2, I have been to both Tibet and China and have spent considerable time living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Nepal and India. I have extensive knowledge on the issue that has been gathered from academic papers, journal articles, historical references, eye witness accounts and interviews, and my own experiences. I have read Chinese Government views on the matter also. I wonder then if you have ever been to Tibet, if you can count any Tibetans as good friends, or where in fact your information is sourced from? Regardless, people who have not been to Tibet are entitiled to thei opinions, particularly as it is impossible to go there at present. Do not assume that because I comment on Tibet that I am ignorant or rely solely on the Media, which I agree is not always factual or accurate. Personal attacks such as those you made in your comment are entirely unhelpful. What is needed is well reasoned dialogue. My observation of architects is based upon several personal conversations I have had with architects working in China and several key note addresses at conferences that I have attended. May you have the courage to open your mind and to see that criticism of the Chinese Government is not the same as criticism of Chinese people or culture. Thanks Hello – in response to npa2,
I have been to both Tibet and China and have spent considerable time living in Tibetan refugee settlements in Nepal and India. I have extensive knowledge on the issue that has been gathered from academic papers, journal articles, historical references, eye witness accounts and interviews, and my own experiences. I have read Chinese Government views on the matter also. I wonder then if you have ever been to Tibet, if you can count any Tibetans as good friends, or where in fact your information is sourced from? Regardless, people who have not been to Tibet are entitiled to thei opinions, particularly as it is impossible to go there at present. Do not assume that because I comment on Tibet that I am ignorant or rely solely on the Media, which I agree is not always factual or accurate. Personal attacks such as those you made in your comment are entirely unhelpful. What is needed is well reasoned dialogue.

My observation of architects is based upon several personal conversations I have had with architects working in China and several key note addresses at conferences that I have attended.

May you have the courage to open your mind and to see that criticism of the Chinese Government is not the same as criticism of Chinese people or culture.
Thanks

]]> By: npa2 http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-82148 npa2 Thu, 22 May 2008 13:27:47 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-82148 Jiminey - you don't know what you are talking about. Have you been to Tibet? I'd bet you have never even stepped outside your own village! You should never tell other "what you have just heard" but can not substantiate. Go out there and take a look for yourself before you accept what is fed to you by the media. Media is just like any other business; they are there to sell you their views. Sit comfortably in your Lazy-Boy and do nothing will not improve the world any... Jiminey – you don’t know what you are talking about. Have you been to Tibet? I’d bet you have never even stepped outside your own village!
You should never tell other “what you have just heard” but can not substantiate. Go out there and take a look for yourself before you accept what is fed to you by the media. Media is just like any other business; they are there to sell you their views.
Sit comfortably in your Lazy-Boy and do nothing will not improve the world any…

]]> By: paul http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-82145 paul Thu, 22 May 2008 12:41:37 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-82145 How many of these wonderful (useless) green devices will be needed to block the views of the 500+ new coal-fired power plats that China is planning to build?? Stare in awe at the pretty lights while we bulldoze the atmosphere. How many of these wonderful (useless) green devices will be needed to block the views of the 500+ new coal-fired power plats that China is planning to build?? Stare in awe at the pretty lights while we bulldoze the atmosphere.

]]> By: jiminey http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-81973 jiminey Tue, 20 May 2008 23:16:13 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-81973 Interesting concept, just can\'t help but think about Tibet though and Chinese people who have had their homes etc destroyed because of the Olympics. I am surprised so many leading architecture practices are willing to ignore the reality of the state of human rights in China to participate in the Olympic sham and have their work and name associated with it. Architecture cannot be considered \'sustainable\' in this context, even if it uses neat tricks with energy. I have heard people talk about how great it is to work in China (as architects) because there are no public consultation etc procedures to go through. I hope they think about what that means for people living in China and weather they are comfortable supporting the regime there. You cannot separate social issues from environmental ones in any good conscience. Interesting concept, just can\’t help but think about Tibet though and Chinese people who have had their homes etc destroyed because of the Olympics. I am surprised so many leading architecture practices are willing to ignore the reality of the state of human rights in China to participate in the Olympic sham and have their work and name associated with it. Architecture cannot be considered \’sustainable\’ in this context, even if it uses neat tricks with energy. I have heard people talk about how great it is to work in China (as architects) because there are no public consultation etc procedures to go through. I hope they think about what that means for people living in China and weather they are comfortable supporting the regime there. You cannot separate social issues from environmental ones in any good conscience.

]]> By: Chas http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-81926 Chas Tue, 20 May 2008 14:50:08 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-81926 this is so ludicrous that it's comical. like the other structures of the Beijing Olympics it's done to show how advanced China is & yet it's done by everyone BUT China. In this case it's done by an American company which is exactly who China is trying to snub their nose at. this is so ludicrous that it’s comical.
like the other structures of the Beijing Olympics it’s done to show how advanced China is & yet it’s done by everyone BUT China. In this case it’s done by an American company which is exactly who China is trying to snub their nose at.

]]> By: filepromptdotcom http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-81837 filepromptdotcom Mon, 19 May 2008 16:47:46 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-81837 It's all very well for Vegas or a strip joint, otherwise its a hazard for drivers, or will end up being a cause for epilepsy, and will certainly lead to the largest garish advertising ever. Shame the energy the cells harvest cant be used to really save energy, like power the offices during the day http://www.painfullback.com/ It’s all very well for Vegas or a strip joint, otherwise its a hazard for drivers, or will end up being a cause for epilepsy, and will certainly lead to the largest garish advertising ever.

Shame the energy the cells harvest cant be used to really save energy, like power the offices during the day

http://www.painfullback.com/

]]> By: DeadPanDan http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-81834 DeadPanDan Mon, 19 May 2008 16:28:10 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-81834 Cool sun-tracking mechanism. I want one. Cool sun-tracking mechanism.

I want one.

]]> By: M2JL http://inhabitat.com/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/comment-page-1/#comment-81817 M2JL Mon, 19 May 2008 14:46:40 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/19/greenpix-zero-energy-media-wall-lights-up-beijing/#comment-81817 Awesome! Awesome!

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