Proposed changes are (typical) administrative changes but also seating details, fittings, vacuum breakers and backflow prevention — all technologies present in abundance in education communities that depend upon the wastewater systems of the host community and technologies that appear more frequently with an international student population.
The redline is accessible in the link below, along with instructions about how to submit comments.
The Construction Specifications Institute owns the most widely used catalog of building construction literature for commercial and institutional building projects in the United States and Canada. Standardizing the presentation of such information improves communication among all parties involved in the planning, design, construction and commissioning Before 2004 MasterFormat consisted of 16 Divisions and has since expanded to 50 Divisions
We provide links to a few model specifications used by facility managers in education communities to enlighten understanding of the complexity of systems that have traditionally been called “mechanical” systems but have involved into “embedded” systems because of their integration with related architectural, fire safety, water, electrical and information technologies.
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“Hudson River Waterfront” | Colin Campbell Cooper (1913)
With about one hundred technical committees administered by accredited standards developers globally, the stream of standards action in the building energy conservation space is one of the fastest-moving; and a space that demonstrates remarkable adaption. As the largest non-residential building construction market in the United States the education facility industry is on the receiving end of prescriptive and performance requirements produced by these technical committees that are enforced by state agencies and/or sustainability consortia. There is market-making by incumbents whose revenue stream runs close coupled to the US education industry’s green agenda. We do our best to keep pace.
Public consultation periods run April 3 through April 23.
We maintain ASHRAE 189.1 on the standing agenda of our Mechanical Engineering, Energy 200, Health and Nota Bene teleconferences. If you would like to pick through these mark ups see our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.
Marvin Gaye wrote “What’s Going On” while he was at Motown, although the song initially faced resistance from Berry Gordy and other label executives. Motown had been known for producing mostly love songs and upbeat pop hits, and Gaye’s introspective and socially conscious lyrics were considered risky for the label’s commercial success. The song became an instant hit, and it went on to become one of Gaye’s most famous and enduring works.
Mother, mother There’s too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There’s far too many of you dying You know we’ve got to find a way To bring some lovin’ here today, yea Father, father We don’t need to escalate You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate You know we’ve got to find a way To bring some lovin’ here today Picket lines and picket signs Don’t punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see Oh, what’s going on What’s going on Ya, what’s going on Ah, what’s going on In the mean time Right on, baby Right on Right on Father, father, everybody thinks we’re wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long Oh, you know we’ve got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Oh Picket lines and picket signs Don’t punish me with brutality Talk to me So you can see What’s going on Ya, what’s going on Tell me what’s going on I’ll tell you what’s going on – Uh Right on baby Right on baby
The Pack Forest is a 4,300-acre forest and research center located in Eatonville, Washington, which is about 60 miles south of Seattle. The forest is used for research, education, and outreach programs in forestry, environmental science, and related fields. The University of Washington has owned and operated the Pack Forest since 1926, and it is a valuable resource for students, faculty, and researchers from across the university.
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Passages from Chinese literature about “social practice”:
• From the Book of Rites (《礼记》), a Confucian classic:
“慎始以為客，礼之至也。一日以为主，恩之至也。”
Translation: “To treat a guest with caution and respect is the height of ritual. To treat a guest as if he were one’s own master for a day is the height of kindness.”
This passage emphasizes the importance of hospitality as a key aspect of ritual and ethical behavior. It suggests that treating guests with respect and kindness is not only a matter of good manners, but also a reflection of one’s character and values.
• From “Journey to the West” (《西游记》), a classic Chinese novel:
“人情好客，至乐莫甚。”
Translation: “There is no greater pleasure than being hospitable and friendly to others.”
This passage highlights the joy and fulfillment that comes from showing hospitality and kindness to others. It suggests that the act of hosting and welcoming guests can bring happiness and satisfaction to both the host and the guest.
• From “The Analects” (《论语》), a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to Confucius:
“舍尔其为人也，尽礼而已。”
Translation: “When you host someone, treat them with the utmost respect and courtesy.”
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