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Monday, August 15, 2011

Horrible Collision of Architecture, Theater... and Wind

Unexpected weather caused a temporary stage structure at the Indiana State Fair to collapse - video at Boing Boing. We have to ALWAYS remember to design for safety.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Horrible Collision of Architecture, Theater... and Wind