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Fashion Museum
This year’s Annual Fashion Show features 171 looks from 42 designers. Collections and single-submission garments were chosen by a panel of industry critics and jurors. The pieces include evening wear, market-ready, universal design and more. https://t.co/3shpSI9LdV
— Kent State Fashion (@KSUFashion) April 26, 2024
The School of Fashion had the pleasure of hosting students from Streetsboro Middle School. Students got the chance to gain a better understanding of fashion, design and knitwear by participating in a variety of educational activities.
Read more: https://t.co/ZkBG0U3wZI pic.twitter.com/purVqJZ9kO
— Kent State Fashion (@KSUFashion) May 3, 2023
Readings / Frederick Law Olmsted
“Architect’s Dream” 1840 Thomas Cole
National Park Service: College and School Campuses
The large number of entries in the category of school campuses, which encompasses locations in many places in the United States and Canada, testifies to the importance of educational clients to the success of the Olmsted firm. It also reflects the ever-increasing importance that education came to occupy in American life after the Civil War. Frederick Law Olmsted was of a generation of social thinkers who gave credence to the notion that the physical environment of learning- buildings and grounds- played a significant role in the success of education. Olmsted had planned campuses for the new universities, notably Cornell University and Stanford University; his successors carried on and expanded this sphere of landscape architecture. The names of many well-known colleges and universities, such as Wellesley College, Johns Hopkins University and Princeton University, highlight the list of commissions from institutions of higher education. Together with many private and public universities, the Master List includes public elementary schools and secondary schools, religious and private schools, private preparatory schools, normal schools, liberal arts colleges, women’s colleges, and agricultural colleges. The bulk of the projects in this category date from the first three decades of the twentieth century, the time during which John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. guided the firm.
As is the case in other thematic project categories, many of the school campus projects have a job number but this Master List shows no associated plans. This does not necessarily mean the firm did not take on design work for these clients. For example, Gallaudet College (the present Gallaudet University) in Washington, D.C., was an important Olmsted project. Researchers are also advised to consult the thematic category of Ground of Residential Institutions, which includes some educational clients.
Text taken from The Master List, written by Francis R. Kowsky
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Frederick Law Olmsted: The Passion of a Public Artist
University Planning and Architecture: The search for perfection
Beyond Central Park: Three Idyllic Landscapes by Frederick Law Olmsted
Agriculture Radio
Standards Kansas
We’re just around the corner from construction for the Ag Innovation Initiative, beginning the week of April 9th. Mark your calendars for Demo Day with the Deans on April 15th from 11 – 1 at the corner of Mid-Campus Drive and Claflin Rd.@KSU_Foundation pic.twitter.com/lpslWu8OwQ
— K-State College of Agriculture (@kstateag) March 25, 2024
Interested in becoming an Ag Ambassador? Applications for new members are open now and will close on October 4. To become an Ag Ambassador, you need to participate in the selection process on October 14 and 17. 🔗Apply here: https://t.co/RSZghreLpA pic.twitter.com/PY2RuBP0Xo
— K-State College of Agriculture (@kstateag) September 4, 2024
Kansas State University
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National Electrical Code 2026: Article 640 Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment
Requirements for Hybrid Media Production
Requirements for the Hybrid Media Production Facility of the Future
Mike Strein – Karl Paulsen
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Abstract: People who began their careers in television broadcasting before the 1990s should have seen television and media technical infrastructures endure three significant transitions: standard definition (SD) analog to SD digital; SD digital to high definition (HD) digital; and HD digital to media carried over an Internet Protocol (IP) network in multiple formats. Each transition involved either an infrastructure replacement or a complete rebuild of their technical facilities. Most of the gear and much of the cabling likely had to be replaced, updated, or refined. As changes to the system were made, compressed video, storage, and data management adjusted accordingly. New terminologies evolved, sometimes heightened by “marketing hype,” that drove users to amend workflows, processes, and capital budgets like revolving doors in a hotel.
We live in an age of continual transformation where formats, transport methods, and delivery have moved in full strength to yet another dimension—the era of IP. Yet again the industry is being thrust into yet another significant change in infrastructure, which now includes cloud, realtime over-the-top (OTT) streaming, and virtualization. How does one design a facility for these kinds of transitions without needing a forklift upgrade every decade? These are serious topics that impact return on investment (ROI), timing, and capital versus operational alterations. This article examines new hybrid models for media production, explores their components, and gives examples of how to compose the media future for live production environments at the studio and enterprise levels.
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Have you seen the renovations to the @COMatBU studios yet? Students and faculty are super excited by a half-a-million dollar investment in Studio West, podcast studios, and more.
Take a look ➡️https://t.co/N3VPyTD8BY pic.twitter.com/kWFWxH8eLD
— Boston University (@BU_Tweets) September 25, 2023
Stage Technical Standards for Outdoor Live Performance Theater
Readings: The “30-30” Rule for Outdoor Athletic Events Lightning Hazard
Thunderstorm | Shelter (Building: 30/30 Rule)
The standards for delaying outdoor sports due to lightning are typically set by governing bodies such as sports leagues, associations, or organizations, as well as local weather authorities. These standards may vary depending on the specific sport, location, and level of play. However, some common guidelines for delaying outdoor sports due to lightning include:
- Lightning Detection Systems: Many sports facilities are equipped with lightning detection systems that can track lightning activity in the area. These systems use sensors to detect lightning strikes and provide real-time information on the proximity and severity of the lightning threat. When lightning is detected within a certain radius of the sports facility, it can trigger a delay or suspension of outdoor sports activities.
- Lightning Distance and Time Rules: A common rule of thumb used in outdoor sports is the “30-30” rule, which states that if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, outdoor activities should be suspended, and participants should seek shelter. The idea is that lightning can strike even when it is not raining, and thunder can indicate the proximity of lightning. Once the thunder is heard within 30 seconds of seeing lightning, the delay or suspension should be implemented.
- Local Weather Authority Guidelines: Local weather authorities, such as the National Weather Service in the United States, may issue severe weather warnings that include lightning information. Sports organizations may follow these guidelines and suspend outdoor sports activities when severe weather warnings, including lightning, are issued for the area.
- Sports-Specific Guidelines: Some sports may have specific guidelines for lightning delays or suspensions. For example, golf often follows a “Play Suspended” policy, where play is halted immediately when a siren or horn is sounded, and players are required to leave the course and seek shelter. Other sports may have specific rules regarding how long a delay should last, how players should be informed, and when play can resume.
It’s important to note that safety should always be the top priority when it comes to lightning and outdoor sports. Following established guidelines and seeking shelter when lightning is detected or severe weather warnings are issued can help protect participants from the dangers of lightning strikes.
There are various lightning detection and monitoring devices available on the market that can help you stay safe during thunderstorms. Some of these devices can track the distance of lightning strikes and alert you when lightning is detected within a certain radius of your location. Some devices can also provide real-time updates on lightning strikes in your area, allowing you to make informed decisions about when to seek shelter.
Examples of such devices include personal lightning detectors, lightning alert systems, and weather stations that have lightning detection capabilities. It is important to note that these devices should not be solely relied upon for lightning safety and should be used in conjunction with other safety measures, such as seeking shelter indoors and avoiding open areas during thunderstorms.
Flagpoles
"This couple talks about how much they love that Americans fly their flags proudly. Now in the UK people are putting up flags everywhere to have pride in their country. BUT then the UK government keeps taking them down." pic.twitter.com/sPKahSZ9cO
— (Jason) Stands For Truth (@TruthJasonLee) August 31, 2025
The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) provides consensus products for specifications, procedures, and terminology for metal bar grating, expanded metal, hollow metal doors and frames, metal flagpoles, metal stairs and railings, and metal lathing and furring. As an ANSI accredited standards developer it provides public commenting opportunities on its consensus products; linked below:
We encourage our colleagues to communicate directly with the standards staff at NAAAM: Vernon (Wes) Lewis, 123 College Place #1101, Norfolk, VA 23510, (757) 489-0787, wlewis7@cox.net. At the moment we find no public commenting opportunities but on selected holidays we revisit its flagpole standard. Keep in mind that this document has a scope that is limited to the product and its appropriate application and maintenance only:
The University of Michigan Central Campus flagpole was re-located from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition
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The Atlantic: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Flag Pole Design
Reliability Analysis for Power to Fire Pumps
Reliability Analysis for Power to Fire Pump Using Fault Tree and RBD
Robert Schuerger | HP Critical Facilities (Project Lead, Corresponding Author)
Robert Arno | ITT Excelis Information Systems
Neal Dowling | MTechnology
Michael A. Anthony | University of Michigan
Abstract: One of the most common questions in the early stages of designing a new facility is whether the normal utility supply to a fire pump is reliable enough to “tap ahead of the main” or whether the fire pump supply is so unreliable that it must have an emergency power source, typically an on-site generator. Apart from the obligation to meet life safety objectives, it is not uncommon that capital on the order of 100000to1 million is at stake for a fire pump backup source. Until now, that decision has only been answered with intuition – using a combination of utility outage history and anecdotes about what has worked before. There are processes for making the decision about whether a facility needs a second source of power using quantitative analysis. Fault tree analysis and reliability block diagram are two quantitative methods used in reliability engineering for assessing risk. This paper will use a simple one line for the power to a fire pump to show how each of these techniques can be used to calculate the reliability of electric power to a fire pump. This paper will also discuss the strengths and weakness of the two methods. The hope is that these methods will begin tracking in the National Fire Protection Association documents that deal with fire pump power sources and can be used as another tool to inform design engineers and authorities having jurisdiction about public safety and property protection. These methods will enlighten decisions about the relative cost of risk control with quantitative information about the incremental cost of additional 9’s of operational availability.
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Marina & Boatyard Electrical Safety
Rowing at the 2024 Summer Olympics
“The Biglin Brothers Racing| Thomas Eakins (1872)
Rowing competition in the 2024 Olympics inspires a revisit of NFPA 303: Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards. Apart from athletic competition, many colleges, universities and trade schools with academic programs are responsible for safety of facilities located on fresh and saltwater shorelines. Other nations refer to best practice discovered and applied in the United States. Keep in mind that, unlike other nations, the standard of care for electrical safety in the United States is driven primarily by the fire safety community. This happens because public safety leadership falls upon the local Fire Marshall who has a budget that is widely understand and generally supported.
From the NFPA 303 scope statement:
This standard applies to the construction and operation of marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs, boat condominiums, docking facilities associated with residential condominiums, multiple-docking facilities at multiple-family residences, and all associated piers, docks, and floats.
This standard also applies to support facilities and structures used for construction, repair, storage, hauling and launching, or fueling of vessels if fire on a pier would pose an immediate threat to these facilities, or if a fire at a referenced facility would pose an immediate threat to a docking facility.
This standard applies to marinas and facilities servicing small recreational and commercial craft, yachts, and other craft of not more than 300 gross tons.
This standard is not intended to apply to a private, noncommercial docking facility constructed or occupied for the use of the owners or residents of the associated single-family dwelling.
No requirement in this standard is to be construed as reducing applicable building, fire, and electrical codes.
The standard of care for facilities owned by educational institutions is not appreciably different from the standard of care for any other Owner except some consideration should be given to the age and training of most of the occupants — students, of course — who are a generally transient population. Some research projects undertaken on university-owned facilities are also subject to the local adaptions of NFPA 303. The current version of NFPA 303 is linked below:
Boathouse Row / Philadelphia
The 2021 Edition is the current edition and the next edition will be the 2025 revision. Click on the link below to read what new ideas were running through the current edition; mostly electrical that are intended to correlate with National Electrical Code Article 555 and recent electrical safety research*:
Landing Page for the 2028 Edition
NFPA 303 Public Input Report for the 2021 Edition
Public input closing date for the 2025 Edition is June 1, 2023.
You may submit comment directly to NFPA on this and/or any other NFPA consensus product by CLICKING HERE. You will need to set up a (free) account. NFPA 303 document is also on the standing agenda of our 4 times monthly collaboration with the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee. See our CALENDAR for the next online colloquium; open to everyone.
Michigan Technological University
Issue: [16-133]
Category: Electrical, #SmartCampus, Facility Asset Management
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Jim Harvey
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NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (Article 555)
Examining the Risk of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) As a Function of Water Conductivity
Housekeeping Closets
Post-Secondary Education: Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual
Managemen: Five Questions You Should Ask About Your Custodial Closets
Western Michigan University: The Custodian’s Role in Student Success
State of Illinois Administrative Code for Housekeeping and Storage
McGill University Special Building Areas: Custodial Areas
Washington University St. Louis: Custodial Space Requirements
Florida State University: Custodial Closet Design
Florida State University: Design Criteria and Requirements for Custodial Closets
Oregon State University Custodial Area Design
Oregon State University: Custodial Closets
ASHRAE Standard 62.1: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality: Custodial Area Ventilation
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