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doublesocket··on Autodesk criticised by 35 named architects (2020)
FWIW I've enjoyed using Rhino with VisualARQ for architectural work.
doublesocket··on UK's largest tunnel cutting head lowered into its London shaft
I've always liked the idea of turning the northbound blackwall tunnel into a combined underground shopping centre/cycle lane/footpath. It's ill-suited to motor vehicles in any case and could be replaced with a new northbound vehicle tunnel.

Idea would be to split the tunnel into two levels with a deck, have the lower right hand lane for cyclists (two way), upper right hand side for pedestrians and the entire left side for shops with frequent stairs/lifts for access between the two levels.

London had this years ago in the form of the Thames Tunnel, however the gloomy gas lighting meant it didn't last long as a pedestrian tunnel. With modern lighting and ventilation I wonder if this is a possiblity.

doublesocket··on Robertson vs. Torx screw drives (2021)
In my experience Torx is not a good match for impact drivers. Pozidriv bits will far outlast Torx.
doublesocket··on 2,050-year-old Roman tomb offers insights on ancient concrete resilience
I think it's worth pointing out that whilst hydraulic limes have good breathability compared to cement, they are still inferior to "air" lime based mortars (e.g. hot mixed or made with lime putty). Although these have a slower set than hydraulic limes they are still in widespread use and a lot of straw bale construction will be using air lime as a superior alternative to hydraulic lime.
doublesocket··on Norway to hit 100% electric vehicle sales by early next year
The UK's recent fuel shortages have apparently spurred on EV sales so this seems likely.
doublesocket··on Life's better together when you avoid Windows 11
There are valid concerns this post raises but I struggled to get past the flowery, dramatic language.
doublesocket··on Tesla auto-pilot keeps confusing moon with traffic light then slowing down
So tesla just needs to make the cameras on their cars swivel around, Thomas the tank engine style?
doublesocket··on Saffron as an Antidepressant (2018)
Tamari is a good answer to this problem (soy sauce made without wheat). Depending on the brand it has less salt than regular soy sauce and, as it has a richer flavour, you need less of it.
doublesocket··on Is that ship still stuck?
And again a strong wind was blamed. Maybe there's a limit to how big these ships can be built?
doublesocket··on What’s Wrong With The Honeywell Humidifier
Sat in a damp London flat, with condensation permanently dripping down the windows (despite the dehumidifier running virtually 24/7), I struggle to relate to a world where you would deliberately want to put moisture into the air.
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