August 19, 2011
Trulia’s blog has a great visualization of housing affordability across the US.

Trulia’s blog has a great visualization of housing affordability across the US.

June 24, 2011
I’m loving Mapnificent, which visualizes how fast you can reach various distances with public transit. This view shows what I can reach in “at most 15 minutes” from my apartment.

I’m loving Mapnificent, which visualizes how fast you can reach various distances with public transit. This view shows what I can reach in “at most 15 minutes” from my apartment.

April 25, 2011
Japanese tsunami wave in the San Francisco Bay

Japanese tsunami wave in the San Francisco Bay

October 1, 2010

The Unseen Sea - Collected time lapses of San Francisco fog

August 25, 2009
The Neighborhood Project
Computationally generated psychogeographical neighborhood profile of San Francisco based on Craigslist posts.

The Neighborhood Project

Computationally generated psychogeographical neighborhood profile of San Francisco based on Craigslist posts.

August 12, 2009
San Francisco’s Salt Ponds
Apparently the state purchased them and will convert them into marshlands / wildlife refuge.

San Francisco’s Salt Ponds

Apparently the state purchased them and will convert them into marshlands / wildlife refuge.

June 20, 2009
San Francisco toothpick contraption, 35 yearsin the making

San Francisco toothpick contraption, 35 yearsin the making

June 17, 2009
A series of side-by-side historical and modern photographs of my neighborhood in San Francisco.  This one is most striking - there was a church next to me 50 years ago!

A series of side-by-side historical and modern photographs of my neighborhood in San Francisco. This one is most striking - there was a church next to me 50 years ago!

March 12, 2009
Where can I get in San Francisco in 30 minutes using the muni and bart, given a specific start time?
Now I know.

Where can I get in San Francisco in 30 minutes using the muni and bart, given a specific start time?

Now I know.

September 9, 2008
SFZero

SFZero is a Collaborative Production Game. Players build characters by completing tasks for their groups and increasing their Score. The goals of play include meeting new people, exploring the city, and participating in non-consumer leisure activities.

August 3, 2008
Norton I, Emperor of the United States

Excerpt:
August 1, 1870 – Norton I was listed by the Census taker with the occupation of “emperor,” living at 624 Commercial St.

Norton I, Emperor of the United States

Excerpt:

August 1, 1870 – Norton I was listed by the Census taker with the occupation of “emperor,” living at 624 Commercial St.

August 2, 2008
Ikea error
I’ve actually seen this in person twice :)

Ikea error

I’ve actually seen this in person twice :)

August 2, 2008
Sunset over Googleplex

Sunset over Googleplex

August 2, 2008

July 18, 2008

Sony Bravia - bouncy balls in SF