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Full-Text Articles in Architecture
A Global Survey Of Infection Control And Mitigation Measures For Combating The Transmission Of Covid-19 Pandemic In Buildings Under Facilities Management Services, Hadi Sarvari, Zhen Chen, Daniel W. M. Chan, Ellyn A. Lester, Nordin Yahaya, Hala Nassereddine, Aynaz Lotfata
A Global Survey Of Infection Control And Mitigation Measures For Combating The Transmission Of Covid-19 Pandemic In Buildings Under Facilities Management Services, Hadi Sarvari, Zhen Chen, Daniel W. M. Chan, Ellyn A. Lester, Nordin Yahaya, Hala Nassereddine, Aynaz Lotfata
Civil Engineering Faculty Publications
Facilities management along with health care are two important aspects in controlling the spread of infectious diseases with regard to controlling the outbreak of global COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, with the increasing outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of examining the relationship between the built environment and the outbreak of infectious diseases has become more significant. The aim of the research described in this article is to develop effective infection control and mitigation measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic in the built environment. This study seeks to answer the question of how the facilities management industry can help reduce …
Green Building Rating System (Gbrs) As A Tool To Improve Sustainability Performance Of Buildings In The Built Environment Of Nigeria, Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Adefunke Taiwo Jegede
Green Building Rating System (Gbrs) As A Tool To Improve Sustainability Performance Of Buildings In The Built Environment Of Nigeria, Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Adefunke Taiwo Jegede
Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
In the worldwide, the impacts associated with the use of technological innovations and developmental processes in the built environment through the construction of buildings are phenomenal. This is noticeable in the literature on the role of green building practices in building construction, building operation and optimization, and building management; respectively. This has led stakeholders and policy drivers to adopt principles of sustainability by producing green building rating systems to assess building stock at different stages of their life cycle. Dealing with the issue, this paper aimed to review various attempts made by selected nations and other stakeholders to produce green …
Ua1c2/17 Cravens Graduate Center & Library Photos, Wku Archives
Ua1c2/17 Cravens Graduate Center & Library Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of the Cravens Graduate Center & Library.
Cox, Hilda-Gay (Fa 1239), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Cox, Hilda-Gay (Fa 1239), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1239. Student folk studies project titled “Sequent Occupance of the Main Business District of Hodgenville, Kentucky,” which includes a list of illustrations with brief descriptions of residents and buildings in the main business district of Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky. List entries may include a brief description of building, resident, location, donor, and photo.
Ua1f Wku Buildings & Grounds, Wku Archives
Ua1f Wku Buildings & Grounds, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Records
Bibliography of sources regarding buildings, construction and the WKU campus.
Ua1c2/4 Proposed Building Photographs, Wku Archives
Ua1c2/4 Proposed Building Photographs, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of proposed buildings.
Ua3/1/5/3 President's Office-Cherry Campus Building Campaign, Wku Archives
Ua3/1/5/3 President's Office-Cherry Campus Building Campaign, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by the President's Office during the Henry Cherry administration regarding the construction of WKU. This series is not completely processed.
Ua11/3 Public Affairs Building & Construction File, Wku Archives
Ua11/3 Public Affairs Building & Construction File, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records regarding campus buildings and construction projects used for writing press releases. Includes construction information sheets, press releases and clippings from newspapers around the state.
Ua1c2/45 Laundrette Photos, Wku Archives
Ua1c2/45 Laundrette Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of the Laundrette.
Improving Energy Benchmarking With Self-Reported Data, David Hsu
Improving Energy Benchmarking With Self-Reported Data, David Hsu
David Hsu
Energy benchmarking for buildings has become increasingly important in government policy and industry practice for energy efficiency. The questions of how energy benchmarking is currently conducted, and how it might be improved using rapidly growing quantities of self-reported data, are examined. A case study of commercial office buildings in New York City demonstrates how the rapid growth in self-reported data presents both new opportunities and challenges for energy benchmarking for buildings. A critique is presented for the scoring methodology and data sources for Energy Star, one of the largest and most successful benchmarking certification schemes. Findings from recent studies are …
Library Technology Center Debuts At North Georgia College, Shawn C. Tonner
Library Technology Center Debuts At North Georgia College, Shawn C. Tonner
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the opening of the Library Technology Center at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega to crowds of students, faculty, staff and community members on August 19, 2008. A brief overview is given on the history, graduate programs, and student population of the university. The college library needed more and better seating and public computing, library instruction spaces and collection space. These factors, combined with limited Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility and inadequate electrical, lighting and life-safety systems, created a compelling case for a library building project.
Spotlight On Construction: Hall County Prepares For Opening Of Spout Springs Branch
Spotlight On Construction: Hall County Prepares For Opening Of Spout Springs Branch
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces that the Spout Springs Branch of the Hall County Library System in Georgia is tentatively scheduled to open in late spring 2008. The budget for the project will total approximately $6 million and will be located in Flowery Branch at the corner of Spout Springs Road and Lake Sterling Boulevard. Pope Partners of Roswell is the architectural firm for the project. Scroggs and Grizzel Contracting Inc. of Gainesville managed the construction. Some special highlights of the facility include a large computer lab and a dedicated storytime room.
Spotlight On Construction: Splost Funding Makes Chickamauga Expansion A Reality, Darla Chambliss
Spotlight On Construction: Splost Funding Makes Chickamauga Expansion A Reality, Darla Chambliss
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the expansion of the Chickamauga Public Library, a branch of the Cherokee Regional Library System in Georgia. It has experienced such growth in programming and book collections that an expansion was greatly needed. The city of Chickamauga, upon the recommendation of John Culpepper, city utilities manager, allocated $100,000 of local special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) funds for the expansion and redesign of the library. Library manager Bobbie Abernathy lobbied to bring about public awareness of the expansion need and to secure local and state funding.
Spotlight On Construction: Forsyth County Public Library Unveils Expansion, Renovation
Spotlight On Construction: Forsyth County Public Library Unveils Expansion, Renovation
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article unveils the expansion and renovation of Forsyth County Public Library in Georgia. A 15,000-square-foot Administrative Office facility was added to the Cumming Library building which provide space for headquarters staff. The new design scheme features mahogany furnishings, traditionally styled, such as end panels and the circulation desk. The children's area doubled in size and large murals were painted on two walls. The biggest challenge of the renovation was moving the collection and shelving to lay new carpet.
Ua1b3/1 Campus Master Plan, Johnson/Romanowitz/Architects & Planners
Ua1b3/1 Campus Master Plan, Johnson/Romanowitz/Architects & Planners
WKU Archives Records
A 20-Year Campus Master Plan developed by Johnson/Romanwitz/Architects & Planners for Western Kentucky University which includes maps, planning methodology, parking, pedestrian access, future construction and growth, signage, maintenance and accessibility.
Ua3/3/1 L.T. Smith Stadium Dedication Program, Western Kentucky University
Ua3/3/1 L.T. Smith Stadium Dedication Program, Western Kentucky University
WKU Archives Records
Program for dedication of Academic-Athletic Building No. 2 - L.T. Smith Stadium. Includes biographical sketch of L.T. Smith, photographs and information regarding the stadium.
Ua3/3/1 Diddle Arena Dedication Program, Western Kentucky University
Ua3/3/1 Diddle Arena Dedication Program, Western Kentucky University
WKU Archives Records
Program for the dedication of Academic -Athletic Building & Diddle Arena. Includes photographs of Kelly Thompson, regents, construction of Diddle Arena, completed arena, athletic facilities; floor plan, biographical sketch of E.A. Diddle, and ads of construction firms.
Ua30/1/1 Veterans Village, Wku Planning, Design & Construction
Ua30/1/1 Veterans Village, Wku Planning, Design & Construction
WKU Archives Records
Western Kentucky Teachers College Veterans Housing Project (Vet Village), National Housing Agency and Federal Public Housing Authority, project # KY-V-15158, 12 sheets, paper (fragile and fairly damaged). Includes two site plans, utility plan, site improvement details, building type list, typical floor plans, elevations, miscellaneous details, disassembly and erection details and plumbing and lighting schematics.
Ua30/1/1 Landscape Work, Classroom Building, Wku Planning, Design & Construction
Ua30/1/1 Landscape Work, Classroom Building, Wku Planning, Design & Construction
WKU Archives Records
Landscape Work, Classroom Building, PWA KY-1043-R, UA30/1/1 Includes plan with details and sections for area surrounding Cherry Hall and Cedar House.
Ua1e Souvenir Folder Of Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Curt Teich & Company
Ua1e Souvenir Folder Of Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Curt Teich & Company
WKU Archives Records
Booklet of postcards showing buildings on the campus of Western Kentucky University and the proposed memorial tower.
Ua1b1/7 Physical Education Building Dedication, Western Kentucky University
Ua1b1/7 Physical Education Building Dedication, Western Kentucky University
WKU Archives Records
Dedication program for the WKU Health & Physical Education Building which is now the Helm-Cravens Library building. The building was designed by Brinton Davis and cost $250,000 to build. The gymnasium could hold up to 5,000 people for which purpose it was used until the completion of Diddle Arena in 1963.