27th July 2011

early version of Visualising the history of UK energy use

The first release of a series of films is now available entitled "Visualising the history of UK energy use". The collaborative work between 3Figs and PHD show how the use of energy (oil, gas, wind, photovoltaic's...) has evolved over time and how the non-renewable resources became so successful in dominating our demand for energy. The films use a mixture of simple cartographic techniques alongside detailed 3D models which explore the history of earth and even the solar system. Organisations involved in the project include National Monuments Record at English Heritage, The Centre for the Historic Environment, University of Oxford, The Building Exploratory, The UK Green Building Council. This flash based version has been optimised for the web with a reduction in size and resolution - if you want to see a higher definition version please get in touch. Related news More related news

27th June 2011

PHD lecture at the Centre for the Historic Environment, Univeristy of Oxford

Polly Hudson from PHD gave a keynote lecture at the The Centre for the Historic Environment, University of Oxford entitled "Visualising the history of UK energy use", which show cased work by PHD and 3Figs. The lecture is based upon a long period of collaborative work between 3Figs and PHD and features a number of exciting animations produced by 3Figs. The films show how the use of energy (oil, gas, wind, photovoltaic's...) has evolved over time and how the non-renewable resources became so successful in dominating our demand for energy. The films use a mixture of simple cartographic techniques alongside detailed 3D models which explore the history of earth and even the solar system. Organisations involved in the project include National Monuments Record at English Heritage, The Centre for the Historic Environment, University of Oxford, The Building Exploratory, The UK Green Building Council. Related news

24th February 2011

Nissen Hut being rebuilt in Port Lockroy, Antarctica.

In 2007 3Figs developed a 3D model of some buildings in Antactica, in order to create some highly accurate visualisations for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. Following the consultation process with the FCO, which used the 3Figs visualisations, the hut is now under construction and will be completed in 2011. Great to read that it will be using renewable energy sources and advanced insulation methods to maintain a low carbon footprint in this cold and harsh environment.

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