rickzimmerman

rickzimmerman last signed in Oct 27 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Sep 29, 2009.

About Me:

I am an architect, cartoonist and designer who enjoys science and technology, reading (on almost any subject) and writing.

The Polar Bear

Published November 19, 2009 /

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If this lumbering creature sometimes seems bow-legged and pigeon-toed, that's because it is. The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) has adapted its stance to provide surer footing for the furred soles of its paws on the slippery Arctic snow and ice of its year-round habitat. Its powerful front legs and paws

Selecting Green Appliances

by rickzimmerman | in Home & Garden > Interior Design

Want to know what else you might do to save energy, aid the environment, and help make our planet and our ways of life more sustainable? Then check out green appliances via this architect's handy guide.
Choosing Sustainable Flooring

by rickzimmerman | in Home & Garden > Interior Design

Many of us can contribute to an environmentally sounder world by selecting sustainable resilient, wood, concrete or carpet flooring the next time we want to redo our kitchen, bath, basement or game room. But what constitutes a sustainable floor? And how will we know one when we see one? Let this architect explain.
Understanding Green Roofs

by rickzimmerman | in Science & Technology > General

Green roofs — roofs that consist in part of plant material —are considered environmentally friendly and a vital component of our planet's striving for sustainability. Let this architect explain why, and how they work.
Devon Rex Cats

by rickzimmerman | in Pets > Cats

If you happen to be looking for a friendly, affectionate, intelligent, good-tempered and relatively maintenance free cat for a pet, you can't do much better than a Devon Rex.
The Squirrel

by rickzimmerman | in Pets > General

Our suburban friend, the common squirrel (probably either an Eastern or Western Grey Squirrel), is an intriguing animal. Here's some insight that might help you appreciate this creature.
The Significance of the Ring

by rickzimmerman | in Culture & Society > Human Interest

The ring on your finger, the clock face on the wall, the path of the sun and moon across the sky — representations of the ring, the circle, and the orb are all around us, always have been, and always will be. Come explore their significance.
Have a Happy Trivia Alphabet Xmas!

by rickzimmerman | in Events & Holidays > Christmas

Alright, kids! It's time to get in the proper holiday spirit! Join me as I run through an amazingly alphabetical Christmas!
Learn to Draw

by rickzimmerman | in Art & Entertainment > Art

Think the only things you can draw are flies? Couldn’t draw a face if your life depended on it? Then come along with this veteran doodler as I show you how easy it is to learn to draw.
Design Parking Lots

by rickzimmerman | in Education > General

With seas of asphalt seemingly stretching across the land, some would say we've sacrificed too much of our world to the automobile. But effective parking lot design is essential to the functioning of modern cities and urban society. When done right, the design of parking lots can help improve our world. Let this architect tell you how.