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Opening Keynote Address: Using Data To Understand Cultural Destruction, Brian I. Daniels

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Brian I. Daniels, Ph.D, Penn Cultural Heritage Center, University of Pennsylvania Museum.

Why is cultural heritage targeted in conflict? Under what circumstances? By whom? Today, due in part to the recent notorious instances of cultural destruction in the Middle East and North Africa, there is perhaps more attention among the broader scientific community than ever before about the phenomenon of cultural loss. At the same time, there are many significant data and analytical gaps. Little social science literature about cultural destruction exists and many critical questions—and avenues of research—are, as of yet, unstudied. A primary reason for this lack …

Provenance Of Place And Past: Designing A Bathhouse For Charlottesville (Print), Maya Chandler

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

Site, to an architect, should comprise not only the topographical and physical markers of the place, but also the cultural, historical, atmospheric, ritualistic, or intangible qualities of place. New projects ask us to examine what has preceded the proposed architecture and invite it into the work that we place on a site—not ignoring the past, mowing it down, or covering it up—but allowing it to point us in the direction of an architectural intervention. This project redesigns the historic Albemarle County Jail in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, into a bathhouse. The place-based bathhouse design acknowledges several key elements in the jail’s …

Verifying The Cause Of Panel Cracking - A Case Study, Jack Robinson, Stewart Hooks, John W. Lawson

Architectural Engineering

Despite the multitude of benefits tilt-up construction has to offer in low rise commercial buildings, there is still room for improvements in the performance of tilt-up buildings. One opportunity for improvement is to minimize a particular, undesirable cracking pattern often seen in concrete tilt-up panels (See Figure 1), which in some cases requires significant cosmetic patching (See Figure 2). This concrete cracking can first appear as non-problematic and non-structural, but even small cracks can become weathered and lead to water intrusion and rebar corrosion. At the very least, these cracks are cosmetic concerns for the owner or tenant potentially resulting …

Facilities Management: How Public Leadership Is Responding To Crisis, Rebecca Jane Smith

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This research presents the results of a qualitative and quantitative investigation to understand the challenges of public sector facilities management and maintenance to include the negative impact of deferred maintenance, it’s history, the current industry practices and the potential to reverse the negative impact of the current trend.

History has been known to speak loudly, and with accuracy relative to the expansion of public facilities and the challenge to maintain them. The challenge to keep pace with the growing population and the ever-changing requirements for contemporary designs are felt in every sector of our public facilities. Regardless, we, the public …

Gaddie, Milton (Fa 1101), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1101. Student paper titled “Folk Architecture” in which Milton Gaddie surveys houses in Logan County, specifically those built in the I-House and Hall and Parlor styles. The paper contains black and white photographs of homes throughout the county.

Valuing Variations In Accordance With The Principle Irish Standard Forms Of Building Contract – Worked Examples And Solutions, Tony Cunningham

Other Resources

Given the nature of the construction process some change is almost inevitable. Standard forms of contract, therefore, cater for such change by including provisions which permit variations and alterations to the works. Variations may range from small inconsequential changes to major revisions which can delay and disrupt the completion to the project and place the project budget under considerable stress.

Establishing a realistic valuation for variations is not always a straightforward task. Even apparently simple changes can have significant unexpected consequences on project outcomes. This study examines how the valuation of variations may be carried out in accordance with the …

How Useful Is Gsv As An Environmental Observation Tool? An Analysis Of The Evidence So Far., Katherine Nesse, Leah Airt

SPU Works

Researchers in many disciplines have turned to Google Street View to replace pedestrian- or carbased in-person observation of streetscapes. It is most prevalent within the research literature on the relationship between neighborhood environments and public health but has been used as diverse as disaster recovery, ecology and wildlife habitat, and urban design. Evaluations of the tool have found that the results of GSV-based observation are similar to the results from in-person observation although the similarity depends on the type of characteristic being observed. Larger, permanent and discrete features showed more consistency between the two methods and smaller, transient and judgmental …

Architectural Apprenticeship: A Case Study Of Exemplary Practice, Thomas Stephen Szumlic

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to describe the nature of the architectural apprenticeship experience from a curricular, instructional, social, and transformative perspective to help interns move from novice status to entry-level expertise in architectural practice. The study examined the apprenticeship experience from a holistic perspective to develop a better understanding of the architectural internship program. To meet the study purpose and inquiry, a case study research design was used to explore and describe the nature of the apprenticeship experience from the perspectives of three stakeholder groups: the interns, the mentors, and the members of the community of practice (CoP). …

West Chester University Landscape Master Plan, Landworks Studio, Inc., Biohabitats ...

WCU Campus Sustainability Initiatives

Historically, the college campus is organized around a central ‘Yard’ or evolves over time as a result of development and expansion. West Chester University is a product of the latter, growing to meet needs and curricula of the last 150 years, and doing an admirable job. Most of the walkways are accessible; there are large student gathering spaces; the Campus is open for public enjoyment; housing and recreation opportunities are varied; parking is ample for commuters, and a robust canopy of trees covers much of the Campus. The campus of the future is envisioned as a very different place, still …

Dermal Uptake Of Benzophenone-3 From Clothing, Glenn C. Morrison, Gabriel Bekö, Charles J. Weschler, Tobias Schripp, Tunga Salthammer, Jonathan Hill, Anna Maria Andersson, Jørn Toftum, Geo Clausen, Hanne Frederiksen

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Benzophenone-3 (also known as BP-3 or oxybenzone) is added to sunscreens, plastics, and some coatings to filter UV radiation. The suspected endocrine disruptor BP-3 has been detected in the air and settled dust of homes and is expected to redistribute from its original sources to other indoor compartments, including clothing. Given its physical and chemical properties, we hypothesized that dermal uptake from clothing could contribute to the body burden of this compound. First, cotton shirts were exposed to air at an elevated concentration of BP-3 for 32 days; the final air concentration was 4.4 μg/m3. Next, three participants wore the …

Making Voices Heard: Collecting And Sharing Oral Histories From Users Of Segregated Libraries In The South (Presentation For The Oral History Association Annual Meeting, October 2017), Matthew R. Griffis

Publications and Other Resources

From the conference program: "This presentation reviews the progress and objectives of a federally-funded, 3-year oral history project that explores how segregated Carnegie libraries were used as places of community-making, interaction, and learning for African Americans before integration in the 1960s. Known then as “Carnegie colored libraries,” these public libraries opened in eight southern states between 1900 and 1925 and were an extension of the well-known library development program funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Some operated for as many as six decades until, by the 1970s, most had closed or were integrated into the library systems of …

Use Patterns Of Breakot Spaces At Roosevelt High School, Portland State University. School Of Architecture, Bassetti Architects

Research-Based Design Initiative

The objective of this research is to observe and analyze the use patterns of flexible breakout spaces at Roosevelt High School. Use patterns are recorded through observation of movement, behavior, length of stay, and activity. Environmental analysis of light, sound, and temperature in the breakout spaces were recorded. Two observational and analysis studies were recorded with users typically spending an average of one minutes or less in the spaces, with cell phone use as the main activity. An additional observational study, several weeks later, utilized a model for breakout spaces. Some findings show correlations with learning pedagogy of breakout spaces …

Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Wku Ogden College Of Science & Engineering

Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications

Newsletter created by and about Ogden College of Science & Engineering.

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Rock Creek Middle School Daylighting Analysis: Existing And Proposed Spaces, Razieh Hosseini Nezhod, Ashley Mcdaniel-Harpster, Sergio Palleroni, David Posada, Rosemary Hill, Bora Architects

Research-Based Design Initiative

Bora is starting design work on a conversion of Rock Creek Middle School (completed by BORA in 2010) into a high school. This conversion was always envisioned and will soon become a reality. The project will double the size of the existing school, with additional structure being added lo most sides and even the roof of one wing. The will impact existing daylight access in various ways that we'd like to understand better. The goal of this research project is to help us understand existing daylight conditions in areas that will be impacted by proposed additions, leading to informed design …

Evaluating The Impact Of Glazing Orientation On Daylight Penetration Using Autodesk Insight, Randy Mueller, Srg Architects

Research-Based Design Initiative

The objective of this research project was to evaluate how glazing orientation impacts daylight penetration into a building. A Revit shoebox model of a room containing glazing on a single wall was constructed and Autodesk Insight was used to perform the daylighting analysis. Maximum daylight penetration was achieved when the model was analyzed with glazing orientated toward the east or the west. However, northern and southern glazing orientations produced a more consistent and uniform distribution of daylighting throughout the room. The results demonstrate the importance of glazing orientation when incorporating natural light into a building design.

Virtual Reality & Gamification For Pre-Occupancy Training, Corey T. Griffin, Jenny Rodriguez, Gwen Ward, Bynum Laboratories, Opsis Architecture

Research-Based Design Initiative

The objective of this research is to analyze and compare user behavior and learning retention via gamified and non-gamified virtual reality for use in pre-occupancy training. After completing trials for both gamified and non-gamified virtual reality we issued a standardized post-experience survey to collect data on what the participants learned, then compared and analyzed the results. The benefits of virtual reality and gamification have both been extensively studied and both suggest they are independently effective teaching tools. In our trials we have found that participants who went through the gamified virtual reality training were 50% more likely to come away …

Daylighting Optimization Study: Rock Creek High School Commons Skylight Optimization, Razieh Hosseini Nezhad, Heather Mcginn, Nicholas Papaefthimiou, Rosemary Hill, Bora Architects

Research-Based Design Initiative

The aim of this study is to optimize the shape of the skylights in order to enhance daylighting. Rhino, Diva, Grasshopper, and Galapagos ore the softwares utilized to test differing shapes on top and bottom of the shaft of the skylight, and the findings show preference to those with beneficial impacts on Spatial daylighting autonomy (sDA) of greater than 55% and Annual Solar Exposure (ASE) of less than l 0%. Selecting metrics within the above parameters result in optimal skylight geometry with highest daylighting output. The initial purpose of the experiment was to optimize the design of the skylight shaft …

Zgf Structure Revisted: A Study In Mass Timber For Reed Residence Hall, Portland State University. School Of Architecture

Research-Based Design Initiative

A study in the benefits of designing with CLT and Mass Timber versus PT Concrete and design flexibility between the two systems.

Skylight Design Optimization, Robert Wilson, Sarut Choothian, Srg Partnership

Research-Based Design Initiative

The Gonzaga Integrated Science and Engineering Building is a 65,471 SF building set for completion in 2018. Located at a critical intersection between disciplines, and with a bridge to the existing PACCAR building, this new endeavor offers the opportunity for true multidisciplinary interaction. The focus of this research affects a critical area of the program. Specifically, to provide natural light to interior spaces located within this zone of interaction.

In order to foster the type of interpersonal connections that this new center hopes to facilitate, attanding to user comfort becomes a primary focus of utmost importance. Well implimented daylighting has …

Housing Availability, Accessibility And Affordability For Nebraska's Rural Aging Populations, Jordan G. Grummert Rasmussen

Community and Regional Planning Program: Theses

Rural America and the nation as a whole has entered a phase of significant demographic change, as the number of Americans over the age of 65 is estimated to double by 2050. Nebraska counties and the state are, too, experiencing this shift in the age demographic. As the population ages, consideration must be given to the housing options for older adults, specifically those who reside and wish to remain in rural areas.

While broad consideration is given to either population aging or housing in rural areas, there is limited county level analysis adjoining these demographic and housing realities. This study …

Shkollë Fillore, Anesa Mustafa

Theses and Dissertations

- Një ndër vështirësit e mëdha që kemi kaluar ne si popull në periudha të ndryshme historike, është edhe themelimi i shkollave të para shqipe, si dhe përpjekjet e shumta të zhvillimit të arsimit në trojet shqiptare...por, fakti që na gëzon, është pikërisht nisma e krijimit të formave të para të mësimit të organizuar në institucionet arsimore, e cila daton qysh nga koha e Ilirisë së lashtë! Pra, qysh nga ajo kohë interesimi dhe dëshira e madhe për arsimim, kanë bërë që sidomos gjatë periudhës së Rilindjës Kombëtare, të ngriten shkolla dhe të zhvillohet arsimi në masë të madhe.

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Projektimi I Kompleksit Hibrid – Banimor, Afarist, Administrativ, Blend Dema

Theses and Dissertations

Shekulli XXI ka hyrë si shekull ku popullsia urbane e ka kaluar atë rurale. Nevoja e lartë për banim ka dërguar në krijimin e qendrave dhe ndërtesave të dendura urbane, për më tepër banimi i lart dhe i dendur shihet sot si një nga qasjet për të arritur një arkitekturë të qëndrueshme, ku banimi, puna dhe shit-blerja bëhen në afërsi apo në një vend. Termi “ banimi hibdrid “ apo “ ndërtesat hibride “ ka qenë mjaftë aktual vitet e fundit, këto terme paraqesin struktura të afta për të strehuar programe të ndryshme, për të nxitur ndërveprimin e përdorimeve të …

Hoteli Dhe Zona Rekreative Dhe Sportive E Mbyllur, Blerta Osmani

Theses and Dissertations

Hyrje: Qyteti i Mitrovicës njihet për lumin “Ibër” mirëpo nuk ka hapësira të mjaftueshme rekreuse përgjatë tij, kjo është një ndër arsyet kryesore të përzgjedhjes së lokacionit për këtë projekt. Një arsye tjetër e rëndësishme është që qyteti nuk ka asnjë hotel dhe nevoja për një ndërtim të tillë është e dukshme, sidomos pas ndërtimit të stadiumit “Adem Jashaari” në afërsi të lokacionit.

Qëllimet: Ky projekt parashihet ti mbulojë nevojat tjera të qytetarëve të Komunës së Mitrovicës për hapësira rekreative dhe sportive, dhe me realizimin e këtij projekti do të kemi një zhvillim të madhë ekonomik, të kultures dhe të …

Ndërtesë E Banimit – Banim Kolektiv Familjar, Mirlinda Elezi

Theses and Dissertations

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Understanding Sanitation Preferences: An Exploratory Study In The Sirohi District Of Rajasthan, Karen Mac

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Of all the countries in the world, India has the highest number of people practicing open defecation, causing adverse health outcomes from the unconfined spread of faecal matter. The Government of India is ambitiously aiming to end this practice through the construction of 12 million toilets by 2019, but historically, many toilets across India have gone unused. This study focused on understanding: (1) the reasons why people continue to openly defecate despite having toilets and (2) the requirements of a toilet that rural households would be willing to use. Along with 36 observations of household toilets, semi-structured group (n=8) and …

Hacker Passive Cooling Design, Portland State University. School Of Architecture

Research-Based Design Initiative

We initially started this project with the sole mission of analysing the total greenhouse gas emissions of the new library using the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Calculator (or GGEA) developed by PAE. During our first visit with PAE, we were informed of the exponential effect refrigerants have on ozone depletion. Some having a global warming potential factor of more than 1800 times that of CO2. This prompted us to make Passive Cooling and eliminating refrigerants our number one goal for this project. From this analysis we were able to discover the EUI and the carbon footprint for Code, Better, and …

Milwaukie Ledding Library Cooling System Optimization, Portland State University. School Of Architecture

Research-Based Design Initiative

The Milwaukie Ledding Library (MLL) by Hacker Architects is a new construction 20,000SF project in Milwaukie, Oregon. The City of Milwaukie, the client, wanted to target high sustainability goals, pursuing the Energy Trust of Oregon's path to a net-zero program and LEED certification. The initial research proposal incorporated passive cooling to optimize hydronic radian slab cooling using air-to-water heat pumps designed for radiant heating. Dedicated to a cooling strategy taking advantage of as many passive elements as possible given time, design, and budget constraints, Hacker and PAE considered adding operational or actuated windows to aid with night flush as well …

Unimaginable Form Semantic Exploration In Digital Turn 2.0, Yang Wang

Architecture Senior Theses

Bill Bryson cited in 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' that "We live in a universe whose age we can't quite compute, surrounded by stars whose distances we don't altogether know, filled with matter we can't identify, operating in conformance with physical laws whose properties we don't truly understand." Using Big Data-Driven algorithm based on the Self-Organized Mapping (SOM) and Convolutionary Neural Network (CNN) to do the Computational Generative Form Design with huge complexities of Form Reality. The initiatively avoidance on the complexities of form has imprisoned architects' creativity.

Learning instinct of human being is seeking common information. Artificial intelligence …

The Bridge Newsletter Winter 2017, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

The Bridge Newsletter

-Hands-on experience in concrete materials research and construction practices
-Making ACML progress
-Taos bridge project

Pre-Occupancy Training With Virtual Reality, Portland State University. School Of Architecture, Opsis Architecture

Research-Based Design Initiative

Project Overview:

Opsis Architecture has teamed with Portland State University’s Research-Based Design Initiative to study occupant behavior and energy consumption. The relationship between people and building control systems is a critical factor in overall building energy performance. Conventional energy models rely on static, overly simplistic patterns of occupant behavior and are unable to provide energy performance predictions that reflect realistic use. Thoughtfully designed passive systems are ineffective unless operated as intended, resulting in a performance gap between predicted energy consumption and measured energy consumption post-occupancy. Utilizing virtual reality (VR) simulation with game engine technology, this team is studying the potential …