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NDSU Net Position 2024: $570 M | Standards North Dakota | Capital Renewal Master Plan
Old Main, North Dakota Agricultural College |Â Milton Earl Beebe, Architect
This week, NDSU is hosting the state Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention with over 1,000 students from across North Dakota. We’re excited to have these future Bison on campus as students soon! 🤘🚜#NDSU pic.twitter.com/OoMmrpHim9
— North Dakota State University (@NDSU) June 5, 2024
“The Liberals are Coming, and They’re Bringing Fancy Coffee” https://t.co/XykfCFYZgVhttps://t.co/exHU6TR2h9
America is changed by flight from miserable Blue States to better Red States—only to import the policies that created the misery they fled from in the first place. pic.twitter.com/OaVVgrTxJr— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) October 31, 2022
I hear it in the deep heart’s core.
— William Butler Yeats
Today we walk through literature governing the safety and sustainability of the open space features of education community estates.  Unlike the titles for the building envelope, which are known to most design professionals and contractors, the standards for grounds and landscaping are widely scattered; many of them occupational safety related; created, administered and enforced by units of government.
Bucolia 100. We present a broad overview of the dominant standards catalogs incorporated by reference into public safety and sustainability legislation.
Bucolia 200. We drill into technical specifics of the titles in Bucolia 100.
Bucolia 400. We pick through case studies in landscape, garden, tree and water literature. We also track titles about the reclamation of building roofs for permeable surfaces and gardens.
During the winter months (Bucolia 200) in the northern hemisphere we include snow and ice management; while covering summer month technologies for southern hemisphere (and vice-versa).  Snowfalls in the southern hemisphere are mainly contained to the highlands and mountain ranges, which are almost exclusively in Victoria and Southern New South Wales, as well as the mountains in Tasmania.  Winter does not pose as much of a cost burden to education facilities in the southern hemisphere as it does in the northern hemisphere.
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Landscape standards refer to guidelines or regulations that specify the requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens, streetscapes, and public spaces. Landscape standards typically cover various aspects of landscape design, including vegetation selection, planting arrangements, irrigation systems, hardscape materials, and lighting. These standards may be set by government agencies at the federal, state, or local level, or by professional organizations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Landscape standards aim to ensure that outdoor spaces are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing while also promoting sustainability and environmental protection. Landscape standards may also address issues such as accessibility for people with disabilities, water conservation, stormwater management, and erosion control. They may vary depending on the specific location, climate, and intended use of the outdoor space. Compliance with landscape standards may be required for approval of development projects, public funding, or other permits. |
We track the standards catalog of two ANSI-accredited standards developers:
Tree Care Industry Association
Additional practice titles applicable to accessory systems:
ASABE/ICC 802 Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter StandardÂ
ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
National Electrical Code: Article 411 Low-Voltage Lighting
National Electrical Code: Article 225: Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders
Illumination Engineering Society (Lighting Library)
Land F/X: Landscape Lighting, Codes, Guidelines and Techniques Â
OSHA Landscape and Horticultural Services
Sports Turf Managers Association
As a cross-cutting subjectSports Turf Managers Association ( involving soil and water and sun many other standards developers, and all levels of government, produce best practice literature for today’s topic. We’ll have a look at what’s moving among those.
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Oklahoma State University Financial Statements 2023 | $1.324B
Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse | Stillwater
Jordan B. Peterson & Douglas Murray
It’s that time of year 🎄#RoadToOcala | #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/NNN03IAPEV
— OSU Cowgirl Equestrian (@OSUEquestrian) December 4, 2024
Porridge is a dish made by boiling grains, legumes, or starchy plants like oats, rice, cornmeal, or barley in water or milk until it reaches a soft, thick, and creamy consistency. It’s often eaten as a breakfast food and can be sweetened with sugar, honey, or fruit, or flavored with spices and other ingredients.
Common examples include oatmeal, rice porridge (like congee), and millet porridge. The specific ingredients and preparation vary widely across cultures and regions.
Not to be confused with grits; a specific type of porridge made from corn, with a distinct texture and cultural role, while porridge is a broader category encompassing many grains and preparations.
The Boys in the Boat is a true story based on the struggles and sacrifices made by the University of Washington rowing team to compete at rowing at the 1936 Summer Olympics – Men’s eight.
Joseph Sutton-Holcomb from The Seattle Times writes that author Daniel James Brown got the idea to write this book when his neighbor Judy Willman said that her father, Joe Rantz, was a fan of his works and wanted to have a conversation with the author. That conversation with Joe Rantz about life during the Great Depression led to an in-depth chat about his time as a rower at the University of Washington.
“Chanson de Matin” is characterized by its light, lyrical, and charming melody, which evokes a sense of freshness and optimism associated with the early hours of the day. Elgar is known for his ability to capture various moods and emotions in his compositions.
Anderson University School of Music, Theater, and Dance
Physical Plant | Anderson University
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— Anderson University (@AndersonU) February 13, 2025
Standards Indiana |Â Indiana University Total Net Position: $5.223B
Evie Mendelsohn: Campus Symphony – The Art and Architecture of Indiana University
“Beau Soir” 1878 Claude Debussy
Abhik Mazuimder & Bryson Karrer
Indiana University @IUJSoM
print(“Evensong”)https://t.co/vgfbVyudWM pic.twitter.com/fznFUJZHMK— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) September 26, 2022
I taught these boys (grown men!) when they were just 6 and now they are graduating from college 😮 pic.twitter.com/eNmVf6HiXy
— Sarah Oberle (@S_Oberle) May 21, 2024
K-12 Schools with Fireplaces as a Library Focal Point






An inglenook is an intimate space typically found beside a fireplace. Inglenooks often have built-in seating or benches, providing a comfortable spot for people to gather around the warmth of the fire. Originally inspired by cooking, but over time, they became more functional as spaces for relaxation, reflection, reading and socializing.
Today at the usual hour we examine that state of best practice literature for their safety and sustainability,
The codes, standards and guidelines that track accepted best practice:
ASME
ASME B31.9 – Building Services Piping
ASME B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASTM
ASTM E2726 – Standard Terminology Relating to Chimneys and Ventilation Systems
ASTM E2558 – Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Wood-Burning Fireplaces
AGA
Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Emission Standards (for Wood Stoves)
Compliance Requirements for Residential Wood Heaters
ICC
International Building Code: Chapter 21 Masonry
IEEE
NFPA
NFPA 221 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
NFPA 10Â Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Underwriters Laboratories
UL 127 for factory-built fireplaces
UL 103 for chimney systems
United States Department of Energy
Fireplaces, Proper Ventilation for New Wood-Burning FireplacesÂ
Representative Specifications:
University of Vermont: Ignite Your Knowledge of Fireplace Safety
City of Chicago: Gas Distribution Piping Inside of Buildings
University of Rochester: Fire Place Safety
Related:
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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