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Gates of Kiev | Pictures at an Exhibition | Promenade
“Own only what you can always carry with you:
know languages, know countries, know people.
Let your memory be your travel bag.”
Ohio K-12 Facilities Construction Commission | Map of K-12 Schools
Lively 200
This is a simply delightful sketch animation of a ballet dancer. I was trying to get some different effects and style effects than usual.
(Prompt in following tweets.)
#Veo2 pic.twitter.com/fyznNWl3Mt— Jason Baldridge (@jasonbaldridge) January 17, 2025
Curtain for the Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet
“What art is, in reality, is this missing link, not the links which exist.
It’s not what you see that is art; art is the gap”
— Marcel Duchamp
Today we refresh our understanding of the literature that guides the safety and sustainability goals of lively art and special event setting on the #WiseCampus. Consortia have evolved quickly in recent years, leading and lagging changes in the content creation and delivery domain. With this evolution a professional discipline has emerged that requires training and certification in the electrotechnologies that contribute to “event safety”; among them:
ASHRAE International
Standard 62.1: This standard establishes minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality requirements for commercial buildings, including theaters and auditoriums.
Standard 55: This standard specifies thermal comfort conditions for occupants in indoor environments, which can have an impact on air quality.
Audio Visual and Experience Association
Entertainment Services and Technology Association
International Code Council
International Building Code: Section 303.2 Assembly Group A-1
Illumination Engineering Society
RP-16-17 Lighting for Theatrical Productions: This standard provides guidance on the design and implementation of lighting systems for theatrical productions. It includes information on the use of color, light direction, and light intensity to create different moods and effects.
RP-30-15 Recommended Practice for the Design of Theatres and Auditoriums: This standard provides guidance on the design of theaters and auditoriums, including lighting systems. It covers topics such as seating layout, stage design, and acoustics, as well as lighting design considerations.
DG-24-19 Design Guide for Color and Illumination: This guide provides information on the use of color in lighting design, including color temperature, color rendering, and color mixing. It is relevant to theater lighting design as well as other applications.
National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security
National Fire Protection Association
Life Safety Code
National Electrical Code
Articles 518-540: Arenas, Lecture Halls & Theaters
Society of Motion Picture Technology Engineers
Professional Lighting and Sound Association
Dance and Athletic Floor Product Standards: ASTM F2118, EN 14904, DIN 18032-2
Incumbent standards-setting organizations such as ASHRAE, ASTM, ICC, IEEE, NFPA have also discovered, integrated and promulgated event safety and sustainability concepts into their catalog of best practice titles; many already incorporated by reference into public safety law. We explore relevant research on crowd management and spectator safety.
The circumstances of the pandemic has made “re-rationalization” of education community spaces an urgent priority. Today at 15:00 UTC we pick through the concepts in play. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
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International Code Council (N.B. Changes to its Code Development Process)
International Building Code: Entertainment Occupancies
Section 410: Stages, Platforms and Technical Production Areas
National Electrical Code: Articles 518 – 540
Code-Making Panel 15 (NEC-P15): Public Input Report 10/1/2020
Code-Making Panel 15 (NEC-P15): Public Comment Report 11/18/2021
ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
Princeton University: Set Design & Construction
Building the Virtual Stage: A System for Enabling Mixed Reality Theatre
University of California: Special Effects Safety and Loss Prevention
University of San Francisco Special Effects Safety
Risk
“The Sampling Officials” | “Syndics of the Drapers’ Guild” 1662 Rembrandt
Today we run a status check on public consultations on best practice titles that set the standard of care for risk management in the education facility industry; including university-affiliated healthcare enterprises.
Open to everyone. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page. Some of topics we cover are listed below:
- Security standards (alarms, signaling, human resources, etc.)
- Property loss prevention standards
- Third party use of education facilities
- Athletic and recreational program risk
- OSHA regulations (electrical, fall, confined space risk, etc.)
- Information and communications technology risk
- Total cost of ownership standards
- Laboratory and chemical safety
FYI: 3 Tips for Protecting Remote Employees’ Data
Sugar & Spice Bakery
https://imu.indiana.edu/restaurants/sugarandspice.html
https://www.inkwellbtown.com/
Electric Power Availability: Cold Weather Preparedness
PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005 | ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005
Reliability Spotlight: Cold Weather Preparedness https://t.co/hNaE5wP2ab
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) January 16, 2026
January 25th Joint Meeting of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and FERC: Docket No. AD06-6-000. Given the close coupling of electric and natural gas supply with respect to power reliability, the mind boggles at the hostility of the Biden Administration to natural gas anywhere on earth. Natural gas is critical to generation plant black start capabilities and hospitals, among others.
A selection of the presentations:
“Long Term Reliability Assessment” – Presented by Mark Lauby, Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, NERC
“Grid Reliability Overview & Updates” – Presented by David Ortiz, Director of the Office of Electric Reliability
“Status of Standards and Implementation for Cold Weather Preparedness and Applicability to Nuclear Plants” – Presented by David Huff, Electrical Engineer, Office of Electric Reliability
“Gas-Electric Coordination Since Winter Storm Uri” – Presented by Heather Polzin, Reliability Enforcement Counsel, Office of Enforcement
“Overview of Power Reactor Activities” – Presented by Andrea Kock, Deputy Office Director for Engineering, NRR
“Grid Reliability Updates” – Presented by Jason Paige, Chief, Long-Term Operations and Modernization Branch, Division of Engineering and External Hazards, NRR
Related:
Utah State University: History of Probability
Sample Probability and Statistics Problem from Professional Electrical Engineer’s Examination
The Deer Laboratory
Data Center Growth
U.S. Data Center Growth in 2025
In 2025, U.S. data centers saw explosive expansion fueled by AI and hyperscale demand. Grid power demand rose ~22% to ~61.8 GW (up 11.3 GW from 2024). Electricity use built on 2024’s ~183 TWh (>4% national total), with vacancy hitting record lows (~1.6–2.8%) and inventory surging in markets like Atlanta (+969 MW in H1). Under-construction capacity reached historic highs amid power constraints in core hubs.
Source: CBRE, S&P Global, DOE reports (as of Jan 2026)
Google Data Center
As of today — January 13, 2026 — NTIA has not published the anticipated report synthesizing these inputs, but it is expected to outline challenges, opportunities, and policy options. For the latest, monitor NTIA’s newsroom or regulations.gov docket NTIA-2024-0001, where over 100 comments have been logged since the RFC’s launch
While no final NTIA report has been released as of January 2026, the RFC and listening session have influenced adjacent policy discussions. For example, a July 2025 White House AI Action Plan referenced streamlined permitting for data centers as part of national AI priorities. Additionally, a January 2025 Executive Order (EO 14141) and subsequent efforts, like the Department of the Air Force’s proposals for AI data centers on military bases, tie into the themes of secure and resilient infrastructure growth. A GAO report from April 2025 also cited the NTIA RFC in discussions of generative AI’s environmental effects, noting potential technical innovations to mitigate issues.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration requests comments on the challenges surrounding data center growth, resilience and security in the United States amidst a surge of computing power demand due to the development of critical and emerging technologies. This request focuses on identifying opportunities for the U.S. government to improve data centers’ market development, supply chain resilience, and data security. NTIA will rely on these comments, along with other public engagements on this topic, to draft and issue a public report capturing economic and security policy considerations and policy recommendations for fostering safe, secure, and sustainable data center growth.
Written comments must be received on or before November 4, 2024.
We track leading practice discovery and promulgation of this technology nearly every week. See our CALENDAR for sessions we coordinate with the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee.
Related:
…and so on. We will likely submit recommendations to NTIA on this topic; with drafts open during any of our daily colloquia.
Related:
City Chickens 101
Utah State University Net Position 2023: $1.829B
Utah State University Extension
There are a few campuses in the USA and UK where chickens are allowed to roam freely, often as part of educational programs or sustainability initiatives.
In the USA, some examples include:
University of California, Davis: The campus has a farm that includes free-range chickens as part of its agricultural programs.
Bard College: They have a farm that features free-range chickens, contributing to their sustainable agriculture practices.
In the UK, examples include:
University of Edinburgh: They have had initiatives where chickens roam freely as part of urban farming projects.
Kingston University: Their campus has included chickens in community gardening efforts.
These programs often emphasize sustainability, education, and the benefits of local food production.
Small scale chicken farming, as in residential and even in educational settlements, are regulated at the local level by municipalities, cities, or counties. Local ordinances vary widely with some common elements including:
- Zoning Laws: These laws determine whether residential areas can keep chickens and in what capacity. Some areas may prohibit chickens entirely, while others may allow a limited number.
- Permit Requirements: Some localities require residents to obtain a permit to keep chickens.
- Coop Specifications: Regulations may include specific requirements for chicken coops, such as size, location, and sanitation standards.
- Noise and Nuisance Laws: Rules may be in place to manage noise and odors, ensuring that chickens do not become a nuisance to neighbors.
- Health and Safety Codes: These codes can cover the cleanliness of the area where chickens are kept, as well as guidelines for feeding and waste disposal to prevent attracting pests or creating health hazards.
Size of chickens over the years
pic.twitter.com/JKRmxn4Ess— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) January 18, 2025
Women are the same at all ages😂 pic.twitter.com/x4Y95x7xQq
— The King (@xxxxTheKing) July 12, 2025
Downtown Ice Arena
Standards Illinois | Capital Projects | University Bond Data
The University has been exploring options for its aging Ice Arena (built in 1931) since at least 2022, including potential renovations or a new off-campus facility. The current arena requires significant upgrades for ADA compliance, structural repairs, windows, roof, and ice mat replacement to serve its users (hockey clubs, figure skating, public skating, etc.). It’s funded primarily by student fees, and decisions involve student referendums. So early in the concept phase numbers fly — recently $50 million.
Local developer shares vision, seeks input on ice facility proposal https://t.co/W19tuJ3QIl via @thedailyillini
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) December 5, 2025
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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