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Asparagus green is a gorgeous, bright shade of green that makes a great color for home décor. It can be an intense wall color for a bold look or used as an accent in light fixtures or decorative accessories for a splash of rich color. However it is used, asparagus green in home décor is a stylish color that has a lot of versatility.

In troubled economic times, there is only one high rise office tower being built in Brisbane. So enamoured was the client, GPT, with the design by Cox Rayner Architects that he decided to proceed on the basis that the building's aesthetic, environmental and workplace benefits would lure prospective tenants. The tower's structure is organic in that the columns twist and turn up its 45 storey height, emerging through the roof to form a tree-like canopy. The resulting filigree of structure reflects the city's two iconic Fig Trees in the building's forecourt, but the rationale for the concept was initially pragmatic. This was because the tower is being built over a wide existing loading dock such that there were few points on the ground where columns could land. Cox Rayner Architects with their engineers ARUP devised a structural system where loads could be gradually transferred diagonally down to the land predominantly on one side of the site, avoiding the dock. The concept evolved with several attributes. The columns in the 'web' are abnormally thin at 600 - 400 wide, maximising views to the river. Less concrete is required than in conventional typologies entailing reduced embodied energy in construction. Overall the tower is currently measured to be above 6 star rating under the Green Building Council of Australia's Green Star Design Rating System. The tower has a corner services core that also maximises the availability of views to the office areas, with the structural frame wrapping around the remaining volume inside a glass skin with operable blinds responding to solar orientations. The ground plane is designed as a public thoroughfare space linking the city to its main ferry terminal, such that the foyers are at the first level above. This design enriches the sense of lightness and space for which the building will become renowned

The Olympic Park will create a green backdrop for the Games and a new green space after 2012 for people and wildlife living in and around the area to enjoy. The Park is being designed by the EDAW Consortium (including EDAW and Buro Happold), working with Arup and WS Atkins.

Artist Nemo Gould is selling this stupendous octo-sculpture he made out of a found guitar and other bits: "The sculpture hovers off the wall about six inches allowing the florescent bulbs installed within to bathe the wall with green light."

If you are a budding Photographer who loves nature and outdoors, you should know about the stunning landscapes which includes the Himalayan foothills and lush green fields. Moreover, you can try some tips and tricks that can turn your photography session to next level. Read this blog of nature photography tips for your next trip to explore exciting ideas.

Walking amid greens recharge you and gives you needed relaxing moments. Let's talk about incredibly beautiful and inspiring gardens in India where you can rejuvenating time with your family and friends.

neat way to explain how RGB color mode works

Kazunori Asada used visual filters to see how the paintings looked to the colorblind. The experiment produced some interesting results and musings: Was van Gogh partially color vision deficiency (anomalous trichromat)? Perhaps using a strong color vision deficiency (dichromat) simulation was the wrong approach. How about carrying out the simulation by removing the middle portion of normal color vision, maybe then I could see van Gogh's pictures in a better light? The color choices for van Gogh's popular paintings seem less out there with the filters. The greens in the sky of Starry Night, for example turn to yellows.

Gail Green was so inspired by Eye Connect Crafts chipboard kits, she created two versions of a Mixed Media Totem Lizard! Discover what kits are available and how they can be used for creative projects.

Turquoise color is the new decorating trend. Are you IN?

Your are looking at Crystal Carving - Ocean Jasper Zuni bear. Zuni bear is a symbol of Zuni people which serves a ceremonial purpose for their creators. The bear symbolizes their guardian and has the power to heal and transform passions into true wisdom. Characteristics associated with bears include strength, courage, adaptability, healing and spiritual communion. Zuni bear can also guide introspection and self-reflection. Made from quality ocean jasper raw stone, this zuni bear has green coat with pink dots. It is great for use as home decorations, they are also quite appropriate office decor. Besides, it is great as gifts to your loved ones as a lucky charm.

Your are looking at Crystal Carving - Ocean Jasper Penguin. This penguin figurine is just simply amazing, its fur is decorated with beautiful and colourful spirals, circles in pink , purple, yellow and green, and looks as if she is thinking of somthing, she is a beauty with mind, and a stunning home decoration Ocean jasper resonates with the complexity of the extensive oceans, it reminds us to live with an open heart and a peaceful mind, open to the infinite possibilities of life. It encourage a feeling of joy and peaceful spirits，helping us activate the energy of the Law of Attraction in our lives.