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Da 100 anni, un mondo fatto bene

The Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest technical university, was founded on November 29, 1863, by mathematician and politician Francesco Brioschi. Modeled after German and Swiss polytechnics, it started as the Istituto Tecnico Superiore to drive Italy’s scientific, technological, and industrial development following national unification. It initially focused on civil and industrial engineering, with architecture added in 1865 in partnership with the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.

Originally located in the historic Collegio Elvetico, the university relocated in 1927 to its present main campus in the Città Studi district, despite setbacks from World War I. It was renamed Regio Politecnico di Milano in 1937 and removed the “Regio” designation after World War II.

Enrollment boomed in the postwar era, leading to new programs in nuclear engineering, electronics, aeronautics, and design. Notable alumni include Nobel laureate Giulio Natta and architect Renzo Piano. Today, with more than 47,000 students across several campuses, Politecnico di Milano ranks among Europe’s leading institutions in engineering, architecture, and design.



Winter Sport

 

“Indians Playing Lacrosse on the Ice” 1934 Yale University Art Gallery

The literature for designing, building and maintaining sport and recreation related spaces in education settlements cuts across so many safety and sustainability risk aggregations that, starting 2024, we begin breaking up the topic according to four seasons; mindful that not all seasons are present in all settlements at all times of the year and in different age groups.

Volleyball at the high school level in the USA is a winter sport but a fall sport at the collegiate level.  Rifle and Fencing is only a collegiate sport.  Swimming “short course” (25 meter) competition is a winter sport depending upon regional facilities. (e.g. University of Southern California, University of North Carolina Wilmington, University of Michigan)

Join us today when we sort through the literature and any live public consultations on proposed changes to the most frequently referenced titles.


Hockey

Ice Hockey Arena Lighting


Figure Skating


Rifle


Recreation

Darts

Ice Fishing

Curling

Billiards


Swimming

Coetzenburg Swimming Pool


Related:

Readings / Sport, Culture & Society

Maths and Sport

National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security

Virtual reality technology in evacuation simulation of sport stadiums

 

Hot chocolate vs. hot cocoa

Michigan Central  

2026 General Fund Revenue & Expenditures: $1.738B $ Integrated Facilities and Land Use

MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment

Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?

“…Hot cocoa and hot chocolate are terms that we often used interchangeably. Technically, hot cocoa and hot chocolate are as different as milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate. Hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder, the way my mother made it when I was a kid. Hot chocolate is made from melting chocolate bars into cream…”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plant science at your dinner table: Hot chocolate vs. hot cocoa

 

How to make the chemically perfect hot chocolate

Milk

 

Cacennau y Cymry

A traditional Welsh pastry similar to scones or griddle cakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food Standards Agency Wales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welsh Cakes in Glyntaff – Random Acts of Kindness Week

Student Life at the University of South Wales

Recipe (English):

Ingredients: Traditional Welsh cakes are made from basic ingredients including flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and sometimes dried fruit such as currants or raisins. The ingredients are mixed together to form a dough, which is then rolled out and cut into rounds before being cooked on a griddle or bakestone.

Cooking Method: Welsh cakes are typically cooked on a griddle or bakestone, which gives them a slightly crispy exterior while remaining soft and tender on the inside. They are cooked in batches and flipped halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Variations: While the basic recipe for Welsh cakes remains relatively consistent, there are variations in flavor and texture across different regions and families. Some recipes may include additional ingredients such as spices (e.g., cinnamon or nutmeg) or flavorings (e.g., vanilla extract).

Occasions: Welsh cakes are enjoyed year-round but are particularly associated with special occasions and holidays in Wales, such as St. David’s Day (the national day of Wales) or traditional tea times. They are often served warm with a sprinkle of sugar or a spread of butter.

“Resipî (Welsh):

Cyfansoddiadau: Mae cacennau Cymreig traddodiadol yn cael eu gwneud o bethau sylfaenol gan gynnwys blawd, menyn, siwgr, wyau, ac weithiau ffrwythau sych fel llygaid neu rysáit. Mae’r cyfansoddiadau’n cael eu cymysgu gyda’i gilydd i greu cwrel, yna’n ei ymlwybro ac yn ei dorri’n gronynnau cyn cael ei goginio ar griw neu farwydd bobi.

Dull Coginio: Fel arfer, coginir cacennau Cymreig ar griw neu farwydd bobi, sy’n rhoi arnynt allanol ychydig o grisial tra maent yn parhau’n feddal ac yn drwchus yn y tu mewn. Maent yn cael eu coginio mewn loti a’u troi hanner ffordd drwy i sicrhau coginio cyson.

Amrywiadau: Er bod y resipî sylfaenol ar gyfer cacennau Cymreig yn parhau’n gymharol gyson, ceir amrywiadau mewn blas a thestun ar draws gwahanol rannau a theuluoedd. Gall rhai resipî gynnwys cyfansoddiadau ychwanegol fel sur (e.e., sinamon neu nythwydd) neu flasurau (e.e., ekstrac fansila).

Digwyddiadau: Mae pobl yn mwynhau cacennau Cymreig drwy gydol y flwyddyn, ond maent yn arbennig o gysylltiedig â digwyddiadau arbennig ac ar wyliau yng Nghymru, megis Dydd Gŵyl Dewi (diwrnod cenedlaethol Cymru) neu amserau te traddodiadol. Yn aml maent yn cael eu gweini’n gynnes gyda phwdin o siwgr neu sgrws o fetys.”

Coffee & Tea Standards

The Parable of the Talents | Matthew 25:14–30

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Campus Center Cafe

Net Position 2024: $3.918B |  Facilities Management | Library Renovation Bonds

Hampshire County Massachusetts

House Menus

Renfro Design Group | 49 W 37th St, 4th FL | New York, NY 10018

Smith College Campus Center | Weiss Manfredi

Architecture Daily

Massachusetts

Warrior Coffee Project

Standards Pennsylvania

Financial Statement 2023Next Phase Campus Master Plan


Campus Chapel

Summer Soiree event on the Upper Quad during First Weekend.

Buildings & Grounds


 

Willa Cather: “Pennsylvania is a beautiful state, filled with history and the evidence of hard work.”

Harper Lee: “In Pennsylvania, there’s a sense of history that’s palpable. You can feel it in the air.”

John Updike: “Pennsylvania is old and it’s new, it’s modern and it’s historical; a place where the past meets the present.”

James A. Michener: “Pennsylvania is a land of deep rivers and tall mountains, fertile valleys and ancient forests.”

H.G. Wells: “Pennsylvania has always been a dream to me, a place where hard work and determination lead to success.”

Tennessee Williams: “There’s a depth of character in the people of Pennsylvania, a resilience that comes from their history.”

David McCullough: “Pennsylvania is a cradle of American history, a place where the very fabric of our nation was woven.”

Louisa May Alcott: “The rolling hills of Pennsylvania are a testament to the enduring spirit of the American people.”

Annie Dillard: “Pennsylvania is a state of great beauty, with a landscape that inspires and a history that humbles.”

John Steinbeck: “The people of Pennsylvania have always struck me as the backbone of America, hardworking and proud.”

Edgar Allan Poe: “The streets of Pennsylvania cities hold many secrets, whispers of the past in every cobblestone.”

Mark Twain: “Pennsylvania is a state that embodies the very essence of the American spirit.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald: “There’s a timelessness to Pennsylvania, a sense of enduring strength and quiet beauty.”

Henry David Thoreau: “In Pennsylvania, nature and civilization coexist in a way that’s rare and beautiful.”

William Faulkner: “Pennsylvania’s history is written in its landscapes, its cities, and its people.”

Sylvia Plath: “The beauty of Pennsylvania’s seasons is a metaphor for the resilience of its people.”

Emily Dickinson: “Pennsylvania’s hills and valleys sing a song of history and hope.”

 

American Standard: My Funny Valentine

Fine Arts 300

Public Input on the 2029 Edition will be received until January 6, 2027

Comments on the Second Draft of NFPA 909 — Cultural Resource Property Protection — will be received until 3 October 2024


“Wir haben Kunst, damit wir nicht

an der Wahrheit zugrunde gehen”

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Not every student is passionate about Graph Algorithms, Green Policy or coding the Internet of Things but wants to devote their energy and talent to making the world a better place by making the world a more beautiful place.  Spaces for the “creatives” among them are elevated risk spaces.   Today we examine the literature for designing, building and maintaining these occupancies in the safest and most sustainable way; among them the spaces for textile research and fashion design; usually co-mingled with drawing, painting, and textile creation space.

The garment industry is multi-disciplinary and is larger than the energy industry.  It contributes to the standard for civilization; even though subtly so.   For this reason, starting 2023, we will break down our coverage of the literature that supports the fashion industry from the fine arts domain in separate colloquia every quarter.

Fine Arts 200.   Exploration of best practice for spaces used for various forms of creative expression that are appreciated for their artistic or aesthetic value, often involving skills and techniques that require specialized training and expertise. 

    • Painting: The application of pigment to a surface, such as canvas or paper, to create images or visual compositions using techniques like oil, acrylic, watercolor, or tempera.
    • Sculpture: The creation of three-dimensional artworks by shaping and manipulating materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay.
    • Drawing: The use of lines, marks, or other materials to create images or representations on paper, canvas, or other surfaces.
    • Printmaking: The creation of multiple copies of an image from a master plate or block, using techniques like engraving, etching, lithography, or screen printing.
    • Photography: The use of a camera to capture and create visual images, often through techniques such as exposure, composition, and processing.
    • Architecture: The design and construction of buildings and structures, involving artistic elements such as form, space, materials, and aesthetics.
    • Ceramics: The creation of pottery or ceramic objects using techniques like wheel throwing, hand-building, or glazing.
    • Mixed media: The combination of different artistic materials or techniques in a single artwork, such as collage, assemblage, or installations.
    • Conceptual art: The creation of artworks that prioritize ideas, concepts, and intellectual or philosophical aspects over traditional aesthetic or material considerations.

Fashion 300.  Best practice literature for the spaces needed for the creation of artworks using textiles and fibers, such as weaving, quilting, or embroidery.  Research and teaching spaces in this domain; at the foundation of the garment industry — one of the largest sectors in the economy in any nation — present surprising challenges

See our CALENDAR for a schedule of those session.

Fine Arts 200

US-based standards developers with a footprint in the fine arts domain:

ASTM International

Committee D13 on Textiles Celebrates a Century

International Code Council

2021 International Building Code: Section 305 Educational Group E

Underwriters Laboratories

Lorem ipsum (product testing: kiln heat specifications, fabric and paint flammability, wet and dry fire extinguishing systems, etc.)

National Fire Protection Association

Art, Design & Fashion Studios

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Leveraging User-Provided Noisy Labels for Fashion Understanding

Fuzzy Logic in Personalized Garment Design

Institutional Guidelines

St. Louis Community College

Federal Regulations & Recommendations

Environmental Health and Safety in the Arts Guide for K-12 School, Colleges and Artisans

Global standard developers:  (partial list)

Eurocodes

Illumination Art

Textiles

Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act

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