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Green Space
“On Holiday (Girl resting on the grass)” | 1879 Kuznetsov Nikolai Dmitrievich
During office hours today we pull together the results of over ten years of tracking the best practice literature for management of an feature of educational settlements, in any season. Grass and turf management on school and college campuses is crucial for several reasons:
- It enhances aesthetic appeal, creating a welcoming and attractive environment for students, faculty, and visitors.
- Well-maintained grounds support outdoor activities, sports, and events, promoting physical health and social interaction.
- Proper management also ensures safety by reducing hazards such as uneven surfaces or overgrown areas.
- Environmentally, it contributes to soil health, water management, and biodiversity.
- Maintaining the allure of green spaces reflects the institution’s commitment to sustainability and pride in its facilities, positively influencing prospective students and community perception.
Would you rather hit a 350 yard drive straight down the middle every time or never 3 putt again? 🤷🏼♀️ pic.twitter.com/reQfcsjpf7
— Taylor Cusack (@TaylorCusack17) July 10, 2024
Several trade associations are involved in campus lawn care and exterior environment management. These organizations provide resources, education, and networking opportunities for professionals in the field. Key associations include:
Professional Grounds Management Society – Focuses on grounds management in various settings, including educational institutions.
Sports Turf Managers Association – Dedicated to advancing the profession of sports field management.
National Association of Landscape Professionals – Represents landscape professionals and offers resources for lawn care and landscaping.
International Society of Arboriculture – Promotes the professional practice of arboriculture. (An ANSI accredited standards developer)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America – Provides education and support for turf management professionals, including those managing campus golf courses.
American Society of Landscape Architects – Supports landscape architecture professionals, including those involved in campus planning and design.
At the usual hour today, use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
University of Michigan 1855
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Nursery Stock
“Children in the Garden” 1892 Gładysław Podkowiński
The purpose of the American Standard for Nursery Stock — ANSI Z60.1 — is to provide buyers and sellers of nursery stock with a common terminology in order to facilitate transactions involving nursery stock. This standards establishes common techniques for
(a) measuring plants,
(b) specifying and stating the size of plants,
(c) determining the proper relationship between height and caliper, or height and width, and
(d) determining whether a root ball or container is large enough for a particular size plant.
This document — prepared under a grant to ANSI by AmericanHort — is a communication tool for the exchanges of products and services but does not provide buyers with any assurance of the health or quality of the nursery stock being specified or sold. It does not cover labor resources.
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The American Hort standards landing page is linked below:
American Nursery Stock Standards
CLICK HERE for the current edition of ANSI Z60.1 2014
The 2014 revision should be entering another revision cycle though the pandemic has slowed standards setting among many non-profits. We encourage front-line staff to participate directly in the American Hort standards setting enterprise. CLICK HERE for contact information.
We sweep through the status of best practice literature for anything related to exterior assets in education communities during our Bucolia colloquium. See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.
Issue: [18-160]
Category: Bucolia, Pathways
Trees
Texas A&M University: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
“Landscape with a clump of trees” 1844 Théodore Rousseau
“Keep a green tree in your heart
and perhaps a singing bird will come”.
— Chinese proverb
The condition of campus gardens, trees and landscaping is a central element of ambiance, brand identity, environmental instruction and even revenue to education communities when tied to charitable donations. The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is trade association of 2300 private tree care firms that is also an ANSI-accredited standards developer. It has several titles relevant to education communities and posts drafts of best practice titles at the link below:
Current Projects & Public Review Periods
Last year we tracked a revision of TCIA A300 that asserted leading practice for lightning protection has been released for public consultation. The consultation period closed and, like many standards setting organizations, leading practice discovery has been impeded by the circumstances of the pandemic.
We encourage our colleagues in business units responsible for lawns, trees, gardens and pathways to participate in the TCIA standards development process (Learn more HERE). Stakeholders in any interest category may communicate directly with Amy Tetreault at the Tree Care Industry Association, (603) 314-5380, [email protected], 136 Harvey Rd # 101, Londonderry, NH 03053.
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We maintain the TCIA standards catalog on our periodic Bucolia and Pathway colloquia. See our CALENDAR for the next online meting; open to everyone.
Issue: [Various]
Category: Bucolia, Pathways
Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Jack Janveja, Richard Robben
LEARN MORE:
A Brief History of Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree
Learn how to apply an SRS redirect without unloading your primary suspension point in this instructional video and article featuring Aaron Feather, CTSP! https://t.co/qJCSQeg2iz
— Tree Care Industry Association (@WeAreTCIA) May 22, 2020
Always return to this Czesław Miłosz: pic.twitter.com/3Ydw75jwCQ
— Dr. Maya C. Popa (@MayaCPopa) July 4, 2023
Landscape Guidelines
Kentucky Building Code: Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations
We are proud to have been named one of the Best Colleges for Future Leaders by @Time! @ukypres said the recognition is “a testament to our power, purpose and unending commitment to graduating a strong and informed workforce positioned for success.”
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— University of Kentucky (@universityofky) November 30, 2023
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— University of Kentucky (@universityofky) October 17, 2022
High Voltage Electric Service
Federal Power Act of 1920 Ω Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.
IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee Ω Current Issues and Recent Research
Representative Sample of Merchant Utility Interconnection Requirements for Customers
2023 National Electrical Code Article 490 Bibliography
Ahead of the April close date for comments on the Second Draft of the 2026 revision of the NEC we examine thought trends on the following:
- How does “high voltage” differ among electrotechnology professionals? Signaling and control systems workers have a much lower criteria than a merchant utility lineman than a campus bulk distribution engineer. In other words, “high voltage” is generally understood in practice and essential for worker safety. Labeling counts.
- What is the origin of the apparent “confusion’ about high voltage in the IEEE, IEC, NFPA and TIA electrical safety catalogs? Is the distinction functionally acceptable — i.e. a term of art understood well enough in practice?
- How can the 2026 NEC be improved for engineers, electricians and inspectors? There has been some considerable re-organization of low, medium and high voltage concepts in the 2023. It usually takes at least two NEC revision cycles for workable code to stabilize. Since education communities purchase and distribute higher voltage power on large campuses; how can power purchasing and customer distribution system best practice be improved?
This is plenty to talk about. Join us today at 15:00/16:00 UTC with the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
AC Power Distribution Systems & Standards | Credit: Power Quality Blog
IAEI Magazine: The Evolution of Electrical Services in the National Electrical Code®
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— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) November 9, 2024
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
Aerial view of IEC and ITU offices | Geneva
The U.S National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) serves as the focal point for U.S parties who are interested in the development, promulgation, and use of globally relevant standards for the electrotechnical industry.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers: Relevant Recent Research
A study of an approach to the construction of high-power with high-voltage supplies
Fault Clearing Operation in Low-Frequency High-Voltage AC Systems
Guide for Overhead Alternating Current (AC) Transmission Line Design | Comments Due February 2
National Electrical Manufacturers Association: Standards relevant to this topic.
National Fire Protection Association
Underwriters Laboratories: Solutions for Medium & High Voltage Cables
Campus Bulk Electrical Distribution
Historical Note: Prior to the 2014 NEC, high voltage was defined as over 600 volts, but the threshold was raised to 1,000 volts in the 2014 and 2017 editions to reflect innovation in equipment standards
College and university campuses distribute electric energy in tranches of 10 to 250 megawatts; typically at voltages above 1000 VAC and are generally regarded as load-side services (or regulated utility customers). Two fairly stable sections of the National Electrical Code set the standard of care for these systems — Part III of Article 110 and Article 495.
We will examine them during today’s High Voltage Electric Service colloquium.
FREE ACCESS: 2023 National Electrical Code
We collaborate closely with the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee which meets online 4 times per month in European and American time zones. Ahead of the August 2024 public comment deadline we will examine transcripts of technical action on this topic:
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— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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