The Disciples Of Design

Welcome. The Disciples Of Design are a global creative collective.
We are a broad church of design academics, practitioners, artists
and students who are committed to one common aim - the creation
of an ever evolving visual hub for the sharing of ideas and thoughts.

Regular contributors
Andy Bainbridge – Lecturer in Visual Communications – Preston UK
Mike Rigby – Creative Director Interbrand – Sydney AUS
Billy Harkcom – Creative/Director Hark!Design – San Francisco USA
Jon Harker – Lecturer in Visual Communications – Preston UK
Jennie Spiller – Designer Turner Duckworth – London UK

If you would like to contact TDOD please email us here.
© 2012 The Disciples Of Design. Please respect the rights of contents creator(s). All images are copyright of the rights holder.

Latest

HELIOTROPE AND THE SOLAR CITY

Posted by Mike Rigby

This is an incredible building and quite a milestone. The Heliotrope is the worlds first energy positive solar home.

6

5

1

2

3

4

The design allows for the building to rotate and follow the trajectory of the sun. The brainchild of Architect Ralph Disch, this provided the catalyst for the extraordinary Sonnenschiff Solar City in Freiburg. A whole city that produces 4 times the amount of energy it consumes.

8

7

One Response to “HELIOTROPE AND THE SOLAR CITY”

  1. Tim says:

    Looks like a modern Portmeirion

Leave a Reply