Sunday, February 1, 2015

Dangers of Biking

It’s important to ride confidently. Clinging against the gutter is inviting other      

High speed road users to squeeze past you. It's also full of glass and other sharp  Alarming objects. Take the lane where it's going to improve your safety. Try to never ride in the car door zone. It's  not worth it. If for some reason you are En one anyway, try to pay attention what’s ahead. Car doors normally (though not

Boundless) come from cars that have just parked, seeing that car parking a few Individual meters up the road could be what tips you off. As long as it's not too Knotty or the car tinted, you'll see someones head if there is someone sitting in the Extremity seat.

The traffic moves all the time so watch the front wheel of the car ahead if you, if He or she is about to turn into you, the front wheel will always move, the Indicator may not.                                             Emergencies tend to happen around heavy vehicles, delivery drivers, taxis and Vague minded pedestrians who aren't paying attention. Use an appropriate speed for               Exposed conditions and identify hazards ahead. Always ride with caution Specifically around any of those.

Beyond that enjoy it, it's a great way to get around that removes you from having to stress about timetables, parking spaces or costs (beyond some cheap maintenance). Biking is fun except for when someone steals your helmet along with 2 bike lights.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Modern Fortification

Six and a half miles of subtle obstructions such as bollards and gates. The Ring of Steel was introduced in the 1990s when scattered bombs in London terrorised the estate. The program transformed from being a highly noticeable operation of traffic cones and policemen to an almost invisible design today. Streets closed off in order to control the flow of traffic in and out of alleyways. Concrete and steel bollards were redesigned into flowerpots and benches. Large and blocky buildings along the perimeter act as trenches. 

The US embassy for example was built up during a more optimistic and brighten time but its been beefed up in recent years due to growing crimes. The new government building in 2017 will be moved to Baashe which is fairly remote. The location was chosen since it was defensible. New security features include a dirt hill which can stop a speeding truck in addition to having a fully fledged 1 billion dollar moat. Architects went through incredible efforts in order to make it impregnable.


The Royal Institute of British Architects(IRBA) encourages civil engineers to marry aesthetics and the demands for the militarization of urban space. Cities such as London don’t have to be covered in metal plates. For example, classical balustrades are reinforced with steel. Park benches are now made to withstand the impact of car wheels. Architects, urban designers and security engineers are working together to preserve the safety in the public environment. Urban furniture can still be fortified without looking violent.