Pagemike@standardsmichigan.com, Author at Standards Michigan

Hosanna to the Son of David

Matthew 21:1-11 recounts the events of Palm Sunday, the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem:

1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

The term “Hosanna” originates from Hebrew and is often translated as “Save, we pray” or “Save us, we pray.” It is an expression of adoration, praise, and supplication. It’s origins lie in the events of Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while crowds of people laid palm branches and their cloaks on the road, shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

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Italian Baked Lasagna

Maryland Dining

Serves 12: Click Image

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, chopped
2 (16-ounce) jars low-sodium spaghetti sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 package frozen spinach, thawed
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups low-fat, low sodium cottage cheese
1 pound no cook lasagna noodles
1 pound low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup low-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
Cooking oil spray

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray skillet with cooking oil spray. Add the garlic and onion, cook until soft.

Add spaghetti sauce, salt, and Italian seasoning and mix well. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Squeeze all of the water out of the spinach.

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, spinach, and cottage cheese.

Spray a 9″ x 12″, deep sided baking pan with cooking oil spray. Arrange a layer of noodles across bottom of the pan.

Add a layer of spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese.

Add a second layer of pasta, the sauce, and cheese mixture. Repeat until pan is almost full.

Add one more layer of noodles and top with more spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Allow to set for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into portions.

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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, was designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern. The library was dedicated on April 25, 2013, and it serves as the official library and museum for the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.

Robert A.M. Stern is a prominent American architect known for his work on various projects, including academic buildings, museums, and residential structures. His design reflects a traditional and monumental architectural style that combines elements of classicism with contemporary design features. The library, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, was opened to the public in 2013.

Here are some features of the Stern design:

Neo-Classical Style: Robert Stern’s design for the George W. Bush Library draws inspiration from classical architectural elements, particularly evident in the grandeur of its facade. The building features symmetrical lines, grand columns, and a sense of balance and proportion reminiscent of classical architecture.
Materials: The exterior of the library is clad in Texas Cordova Cream limestone, which gives the building a timeless and elegant appearance. The use of this indigenous stone connects the library to its Texas roots while also conveying a sense of permanence and strength.
Grand Entrance: The entrance to the library is marked by a grand portico supported by tall columns, evoking the imagery of ancient Greek and Roman temples. This creates a sense of importance and significance befitting a presidential library.
Light-filled Interior: Inside the library, natural light floods the space through expansive windows and skylights, creating an inviting and uplifting atmosphere. The interior spaces are designed to be open and airy, with high ceilings and ample room for exhibits and displays.
Landscape Design: Surrounding the library is a carefully landscaped campus that includes native Texas plantings, walking paths, and outdoor gathering spaces. The landscape design complements the architecture of the building and provides visitors with opportunities for reflection and relaxation.

We refer to him as American Vitruvius, given his influence on the architecture of so many educational settlements; reflecting classical elegance with contemporary functionality.

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“The health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture

and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.”

—Carl Sagan

The founding of many educational institutions throughout the world was marked with the building of a place of worship (LEARN MORE: See College & University Chapels). After the church the library was the second building. It seems likely that after the library the “Media Center” will emerge as the replacement facility category (occupancy classification) in building codes and standards. It will be difficult letting go of the memories and the ambiance of these places and spaces. Who does not have a favorite place in a favorite library?

The original University of Michigan advocacy enterprise presented structural engineering technical committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers with proposals to roll back the live loading criteria for “occupancies formerly known as libraries” — because stacks of books and paper filing cabinets were being replaced with laptop computers. Not only that, stacks of actual physical books in legacy libraries were being relocated off-site to slab-on-grade book warehouses leaving the space to be renovated as study areas or administrative offices.

Those proposals for Table 1607 of the International Building were rejected for lack of technical substantiation. Fair enough. Structural engineering is a fearsome art and you do not want to push too hard on the instincts of structural design professionals even though their risk-aversion instinct is raising cost for new media centers that are mis-characterized as “libraries”. Most standards developing committees are permitted to set their own criteria for technical substantiation. After the desire and obligation to design for public safety it is naive to discount their concern for the cost of professional liability insurance, however. There are times when you are willing to pay for another power of ten safety factor.

The International Building Code Code is deep into its 2021 revision and it appears that some correlation action with ASCE structural engineering codes might have occurred. Rather than risk inaccuracy, we will archive the technical details to the post linked at the bottom of this page. It is often necessary to do this when codes and standards relevant to a given education facility develop out of step with one another.

We will continue following other library-related concepts are listed (very) briefly below:

Book shelf depth specifications
Lighting power densities, more occupancy sensors and daylight responsive controls
Inclusion of libraries in the conditions under which education facilities are used as community storm shelters.
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Operating experience, use pattern anecdotes, war stories and such are always gratefully received any day during our colloquia however direct participation in the ICC Code Development Process should always be a first choice. CLICK HERE to get started.

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The image criteria of our WordPress theme does not permit many images of college and university libraries to be shown fully dimensioned on sliders or widget galleries. We reproduce a few of the outsized images here and leave the complexities of financing, designing, building and maintaining of them in a safe and sustainable manner for another day. If you need specific information please refer to the links at the bottom on this, very long, page.

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