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“The Country School” | Winslow Homer

Periodic review of best practice literature that sets the standard of care for interior furnishing specification, installation and maintenance.

https://standardsmichigan.com/salutariness/

https://standardsmichigan.com/high-voltage-electric-services/

https://standardsmichigan.com/door-n/

https://twitter.com/ArashFMaleki/status/1538874635701338117?s=20&t=WQRNQqyRGEFSQS76nwQRSg

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https://standardsmichigan.com/watersport/

https://twitter.com/OtayMark/status/1687584197752537091?s=20

https://twitter.com/StandardsMich/status/1550752898740543489?s=20

https://twitter.com/SportSapienza/status/1687454976015020033?s=20

https://twitter.com/USASwimming/status/1687150046612250624?s=20

https://twitter.com/Vol_SwimDive/status/1687087529214844928?s=20

Many research universities have large medical research and clinical delivery enterprises that provide significant revenue.   We periodically scan public consultations for literature that sets the standard of care for the facilities and technologies in these enterprises in education communities.

ANSI World Standards Week 2023

Link to ANSI Worlds Standards Week Program

Today at 11 AM/ET we update our understanding of best practice literature relevant to the information and communication technology enterprises in education communities.  Our online meetings coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas.   Starting 2023 we have begun to break down our coverage of information and communication technology embedded in campus buildings into two modules – Infotech 200 and Infotech 400.

Open to everyone.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Today we explain our collaboration with other like-minded units in education communities in the US and other nations.  In most cases we conform to participation requirements set by ANSI US Technical Advisory Groups to the International Organization for Standardization but we also have liaison with other universities in the European Union who conform to the participation requirements of their own national standards bodies.

Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.  Because a great deal of content is copyright protected by the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunications Union, please contact bella@standardsmichigan.com for an advance agenda.

https://standardsmichigan.com/international-standards-teleconference-today-11-am-eastern/

“Prometheus creating Man in the presence of Athena” (1802) / Jean-Simon Berthélemy

Monthly review of all consensus, consortia and open source codes, standards and regulations the set the standard of care for fire safety in education communities.   We group them with fire protection standards because most of the compliance and enforcement expertise originates with fire safety expertise.  Send bella@standardsmichigan.com an email for an advance agenda.

Today we refresh our understanding of the regulations for Class D campus radio systems.  We review the literature for production technologies and FM transmission technologies through airwaves, cabling systems, the internet or a combination of all.

2024/2025/2026 ICC CODE DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

Illumination technologies have had a pattern of consuming about 35 percent of building electrical energy use.  That number has been pressed downward with the expanded application of LED luminaires and occupant responsive controls; much of the transformation hastened by IEEE and ASHRAE consensus products.

Today we run through the development status of these products.  Our meeting coincides with the day of two IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee teleconferences at 14:00 Central European time and 2:00 PM Eastern time in the Americas.

“A machine, to be economical, should be capable of being worked at any time,

day or night, summer and winter, with trifling exception.”

— Thomas Tredgold (1882 “Practical Essay on the Strength of Cast Iron and Other Metals“)

Today we scan of redlines of titles open for public consultation in the mechanical engineering domain as it is understood in building construction disciplines.   After architectural elements, mechanical systems in new building construction encompass a variety of components and technologies that are designed to ensure the comfort, safety, and functionality of the building’s occupants. These systems are crucial for maintaining indoor environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. Here are some key mechanical system elements commonly found in new building construction:

1. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning):
   • Heating: Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, or electric heaters are used to provide warmth in cold seasons.
   • Ventilation: Systems that circulate fresh air, remove indoor pollutants, and regulate humidity.
   • Air Conditioning: Cooling systems, such as central air conditioners or ductless mini-split units, maintain comfortable temperatures during hot weather.
2. Ductwork: A network of ducts and pipes used to distribute heated or cooled air throughout the building. These ducts also serve to facilitate ventilation and air filtration.
3. Plumbing Systems: Water supply and wastewater removal systems, including pipes, fixtures, pumps, and water heaters for hot water supply.
4. Elevators and Escalators: Vertical transportation systems that move people and goods between different floors of the building.
5. Noise Control: Sound insulation and acoustic design are essential for ensuring a comfortable and quiet indoor environment, especially in commercial or multi-family residential buildings.
6. Building Automation and Smart Technologies: Integration of smart devices and sensors for energy management, security, and convenience, including lighting, blinds, and security systems.  These are computer-based systems that monitor and control various building systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and access control, to optimize energy usage and maintain comfort.
7. Plumbing and Sanitary Systems: Sanitary systems manage wastewater disposal and sewage, while plumbing systems provide clean water for domestic use.
8. Environmental Controls: Systems for managing indoor air quality, including air purification, humidity control, and pollutant filtration.

These mechanical system elements work in conjunction to create a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient building environment. The design and integration of these systems are critical to the overall functionality and sustainability of modern building projects. 

Many of the characteristics listed above are covered in separate colloquia.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our homepage. 

Related:

https://standardsmichigan.com/mechanical-engineering-monthly/

University of Wisconsin Stadium Elevator

Many education communities have 100’s of elevators and escalators.   This is a difficult space for driving costs down

(because of strong manufacturer and labor presence) but we will give the “old college try”

https://youtu.be/Y2q8sbJDLEw

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october – december

“He who does not speak foreign languages
knows nothing about his own.“

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

We a little time every other month with an inquiry into changes in the (meaning of) definitions at the foundation of best practice literature; frequently the subject of sporty debate among experts writing codes and standards for the built environment of education communities.

In the United Kingdom, National Poetry Month is celebrated in October, and it is known as “National Poetry Day” which has been observed since 1994. It is an initiative of the Forward Arts Foundation, which aims to encourage people to read, write and perform poetry.

Other countries also have their own poetry celebrations, such as World Poetry Day, which is observed annually on March 21 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide.

We use a Tamil mnemonic because Tamil is the oldest surviving language and remains the spoken language of 80-odd million people of South Asia.

https://standardsmichigan.com/%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8a%e0%ae%b4%e0%ae%bf-2/

https://standardsmichigan.com/microgrids/

We love Autumn mornings on campus. pic.twitter.com/GvLJW7z6Pq

— University of Bath (@UniofBath) October 24, 2023

https://twitter.com/DOEelectricity/status/1691805229849653284?s=20

What a Wonderful World! | Ho Charlotte Sie Wing, 13, China

Review of all consensus, consortia and open source codes, standards and regulations regarding energy production and conservation relevant to the education facility industry.

Faculty and staff in the education industry in all nations provide basic research, application research in energy technologies.  The “cities-within-cities” we call the #SmartCampus” also provide crucibles for new testing new technologies as well as provide energy load for utilities operating under all ownership regimes.

Send bella@standardsmichigan.com an email for an advance agenda.

https://standardsmichigan.com/agenda-energy-standards-monthly/

https://twitter.com/lepidopterlst/status/1677048895598215168?s=20

https://twitter.com/NSSEO_org/status/1676692132256440321?s=20

Christchurch School Virginia

https://standardsmichigan.com/housing/

https://standardsmichigan.com/gallery-move-in/

“Spring Turning” 1936 Grant Wood,

Overview of codes and standards relevant to the food service enterprises in K-12 schools, college and university student housing, athletic venues and university-affiliated healthcare systems.

https://standardsmichigan.com/food-standards-monthly/

A busy life is not a symbol of status. It’s a symptom of trying to do too much for too many people.

A full calendar brings a surplus of stress and a shortage of energy. Reflecting and relaxing should be top priorities.

Unscheduled time isn’t wasted. It’s invested in well-being. pic.twitter.com/u29z25DXBa

— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) April 28, 2023

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