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US: Seattle, WA – Rainbow Colors in Chihuly’s Macchia Forest
When Dale Chihuly was developing his Macchia forest he had a goal to use all 300 glass colors available in the hotshop. He was able to push the scale of these shapes up to four feet in diameter.
US: Seattle, WA – Chihuly’s Macchia Forest Room
Macchia Forest was created when Dale Chihuly noticed that stained glass windows look better on cloudy days. He developed a method of placing a thin white cloud between the glass colors to achieve a more vibrant effect.
US: Seattle, WA – The Seattle Public Library
How cool is this little study area inside the architecturally stunning Seattle Public Library.
US: Seattle, WA – Inside Seattle Public Library
Even the rides on the escalators inside the Seattle Public Library have artistically beautiful views.
US: Seattle, WA – Window View in Seattle Public Library
Geometrically fun squared looking at the sky from inside the Seattle Public Library.
US: Seattle, WA – Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
You can “hang out” with the ideas and achievements of Bill and Melinda Gates when you visit this headquarters in Seattle, WA.
US: Seattle, WA – Miracle Toilet Shown at Gates Foundation
Cranford University has helped the Gates Foundation by inventing a toilet which does not require water, sewer or electricity. Their goal is to contain, remove, treat and dispose of waste safely. This is a godsend for the remote communities which they are helping.
US: Seattle, WA – Innovation in Toilets at Gates Foundation
Meet the Nano Membrane Toilet which does not require water, sewer or electricity, to safely treat human waste. Not only that – but IT generates both electricity and water. Approximately 2.3 billion people in the world do not have access to toilets. This leads to soil contamination and the spread of diseases. This toilet contains, removes, treats and disposes of waste.
US: Seattle, WA – Meet Bill Gates
We got to “meet Bill Gates” at the Gates Foundation in Seattle, WA. Through talking screens, we learned about him and the problems he and his wife are trying to solve around the world. Fascinating.
