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July 1, 1993
mike@standardsmichigan.com

Blair County Pennsylvania 814

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  • Polar Bear Plunge Day

    All day
    2025.01.01

    https://standardsmichigan.com/polar-bear-plunge-2/

  • University College Dublin “Auld Lang Syne”

    All day
    2025.01.01

    https://youtu.be/W_6Vs8pADrQ

     

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  • Banished Words 2025

    All day
    2025.01.02

    https://www.lssu.edu/lake-superior-state-university-unveils-2025-banished-words-list/

  • Ædificare

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.02

    LIVE: Construction Cameras

    “Etude pour les constructeurs” 1950 Fernand Leger

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    We follow the construction spend rate of the US education industry; using the US Census Bureau Construction Spending figures released the first day of every month.

    We encourage our colleagues in the education facilities industry to respond to Census Bureau-retained data gathering contractors in order to contribute to the accuracy of the report.

     

    https://youtu.be/x613cyteWL4

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  • NFPA Second Draft Comments Due

    All day
    2025.01.03

    Tyler Junior College

    Several NFPA documents in the Annual Revision Cycle are due today.   Posts on those documents are linked here.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/electrical-safety/

  • The Year Ahead 2025

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.03

    “Time is a passionate sculptor of men, the sun stands over it, a beast of hope and you,

    closer to it, embrace love with a bitter taste of a tempest.”

    — Unknown

    Standards Michigan Offices

    Today we take a retrospective look at 2024 and a prospective look at 2025.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

     

    “Life can only be understood backwards;

    but it must be lived forwards.”

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  • “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” | Texas State University

    All day
    2025.01.10

  • Lively 500

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.10

    lorem ipsum

    october – december

    advanced topics

     

    Designing a large interior auditorium or theater involves multiple considerations to ensure functionality, comfort, aesthetics, and acoustics. Here are the key aspects to consider:

    1. Site and Context

    • Location: Ensure accessibility and visibility.
    • Orientation: Optimize natural light and minimize noise from surroundings.

    2. Architectural Design

    • Exterior Aesthetics: Should complement the surrounding environment and be visually appealing.
    • Entrance and Foyers: Spacious, welcoming, and capable of handling large crowds. Incorporate ticket counters, restrooms, coat checks, and information desks.
    • Exit and Emergency Routes: Clearly marked, easily accessible, and in compliance with safety regulations.

    3. Auditorium Layout

    • Seating Arrangement: Consider sightlines, comfort, and capacity. Options include proscenium, thrust, arena, and flexible stage layouts.
    • Balconies and Mezzanines: Improve sightlines for more seats but need careful structural planning.
    • Accessibility: Ensure spaces for wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, and ADA-compliant routes.

    4. Acoustic Design

    • Sound Insulation: Prevent external noise from entering the auditorium.
    • Reverberation Control: Use materials and shapes that enhance sound quality and clarity.
    • Sound Systems: High-quality speakers and microphones, strategically placed.

    5. Lighting Design

    • Stage Lighting: Flexible and high-quality lighting systems for performances.
    • Ambient Lighting: Soft and adjustable to set the mood and provide visibility.
    • Emergency Lighting: Essential for safety and compliance.

    6. Interior Finishes and Materials

    • Walls and Ceilings: Use materials that enhance acoustics and aesthetics.
    • Floors: Durable, comfortable, and easy to maintain. Carpeted aisles for noise reduction.
    • Seating: Ergonomic, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Ensure enough legroom and armrest spacing.

    7. Stage Design

    • Proscenium: The frame around the stage; size and shape affect the audience’s view.
    • Backstage Area: Include dressing rooms, storage, and technical rooms.
    • Orchestra Pit: For musical performances, design an accessible pit.

    8. Technical Infrastructure

    • Audio-Visual Systems: High-definition projectors, screens, and sound systems.
    • Control Room: Centralized location for managing lighting, sound, and stage effects.
    • Internet and Communication: Robust network infrastructure for connectivity and communication.

    9. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems

    • HVAC: Efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for comfort.
    • Electrical Systems: Adequate power supply for lighting, sound, and other equipment.
    • Plumbing: Sufficient restrooms, water fountains, and backstage facilities.

    10. Safety and Compliance

    • Fire Safety: Sprinklers, extinguishers, and alarms.
    • Structural Safety: Ensure the building can withstand natural and man-made hazards.
    • Compliance: Adhere to local building codes and regulations.

    11. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

    • Energy-Efficient Systems: Use LED lighting, efficient HVAC systems, and renewable energy sources.
    • Sustainable Materials: Use eco-friendly and recycled materials where possible.
    • Waste Management: Design for easy waste collection and recycling.

    12. User Experience

    • Comfort: Temperature control, comfortable seating, and adequate legroom.
    • Accessibility: Make it easy for all users, including those with disabilities.
    • Signage: Clear and intuitive wayfinding signs.

    13. Aesthetics and Ambiance

    • Theme: Choose a coherent design theme that complements the intended use of the space.
    • Decor: Use artwork, colors, and textures to create a pleasant atmosphere.

    14. Flexibility and Future-Proofing

    • Modular Design: Allow for changes and reconfigurations for different types of events.
    • Technology Upgrades: Plan for easy integration of future technological advancements.

    By considering these factors, designers can create a functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing large interior auditorium or theater that meets the needs of its users.

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  • Orthodox Christian New Year

    All day
    2025.01.14

  • Media

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.14

    We review best practice literature in the field of audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment greatly expanded in the Massive Online Open Online Course  and #LearnFromHome zietgeist.  These titles include specification of the performance, methods of measurement for consumer and professional equipment and their application in systems and its interoperability with other systems or equipment.  Multimedia is the integration of any form of audio, video, graphics, data and telecommunication and integration includes the production, storage, processing, transmission, display and reproduction of such information.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/summer-solstice-around-the-world/

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  • Prime Minister’s Questions

    All day
    2025.01.15

    https://standardsmichigan.com/standards-january-language/

    Civic Education in the United States

     

    Leviathan And Its Enemies: Samuel T. Francis (2016)

     

  • Hello World!

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.15

    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/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/iso-tc-309/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/iec-2021/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/itu-academia/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/time-frequency-services/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/readability-of-design-standards/

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  • Inglenook

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.16

    St. Olaf College | Dakota County Minnesota

    https://standardsmichigan.com/inglenook/

    I sit beside the fire and think
    Of all that I have seen
    Of meadow flowers and butterflies
    In summers that have been
    Of yellow leaves and gossamer
    In autumns that there were
    With morning mist and silver sun
    And wind upon my hair
    I sit beside the fire and think
    Of how the world will be
    When winter comes without a spring
    That I shall ever see
    For still there are so many things
    That I have never seen
    In every wood in every spring
    There is a different green
    I sit beside the fire and think
    Of people long ago
    And people that will see a world
    That I shall never know
    But all the while I sit and think
    Of times there were before
    I listen for returning feet
    And voices at the door

    -J.R.R. Tolkien

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  • Nourriture Hiver

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.17


    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://youtu.be/g33C4D1QYis?si=r6Q_vrElPQ6bvbMi

    https://standardsmichigan.com/nourriture-hiver/

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  • World Economic Forum

    All day
    2025.01.21

    https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/

  • Health 400 | OB-GYN

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.21

    With emphasis on OB-GYN

    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.

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  • Acoustics

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.22

    https://standardsmichigan.com/lorem-ipsum/

    https://twitter.com/AESorg/status/1085607058374836224

     

  • Language 100

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.22

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

    — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    We devote 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.

     

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

    https://standardsmichigan.com/standards-january-language/

    “For a writer, only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.”
    — John Updike

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  • Pathways 100

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.23

    Review of best practice literature for the design, construction and maintenance of campus pathways for pedestrians and vehicles within buildings, between them and along the boundary between campus and the “real world”.

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  • United States Consumer Sentiment

    All day
    2025.01.24

    Release Calendar 2025

    https://youtu.be/D0xSuqKoByQ?si=-pawPMfA1bnY3-FM

    https://youtu.be/GxbKuek88NQ?si=v249UC4EAG2qJXlh

    https://youtu.be/JkQauI15hlE?si=uAm42E0eGtSCtJPH

    The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is released twice a month:

    1. Preliminary Report – Released mid-month (usually the second Friday of the month).
    2. Final Report – Released at the end of the month (usually the fourth Friday of the month).

    Both reports are published at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).

  • United States Consumer Sentiment

    All day
    2025.01.24

    Release Calendar 2025

    https://youtu.be/D0xSuqKoByQ?si=-pawPMfA1bnY3-FM

    https://youtu.be/GxbKuek88NQ?si=v249UC4EAG2qJXlh

    https://youtu.be/JkQauI15hlE?si=uAm42E0eGtSCtJPH

  • Winter Sport

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.24

    Frederick Bourchier Taylor (1906-1987)
    Hockey On Henri Julien Street At Pine Avenue East, Montreal 1948

    An overview of public commenting opportunities on proposed standards for sports and recreation equipment and athletic facilities.   Send email to bella@standardsmichigan.com for access to the agenda.

    US Wintersport Traditions:

    1. Basketball: Basketball is one of the most popular NCAA winter sports. The season typically starts in November and runs through March, culminating in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, commonly known as March Madness.
    2. Wrestling: Wrestling is another winter sport in the NCAA. The wrestling season usually begins in November and extends through the NCAA Wrestling Championships, which take place in March.
    3. Indoor Track and Field: Indoor track and field competitions take place during the winter months, with athletes competing in various events such as sprints, distance races, jumps, and throws.
    4. Gymnastics: Collegiate gymnastics competitions are held during the winter and early spring months. Both men’s and women’s teams compete in events such as floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, parallel bars, and rings.
    5. Ice Hockey: Ice hockey is a winter sport in the NCAA, with the season typically starting in October or November and continuing into the early months of the following year. Both men’s and women’s teams participate in NCAA ice hockey competitions.
    6. Skiing: Skiing competitions, including alpine and Nordic events, are part of NCAA winter sports. Athletes compete in skiing disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, and cross-country.
    7. Swimming and Diving: Swimming and diving competitions take place during the winter months. Athletes participate in various swimming events and diving disciplines, with the season culminating in NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
    8. Bowling: Bowling is considered a winter sport in the NCAA, with competitions taking place during the winter and early spring.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/zbbOw1KBpD8?si=BMQyFWAFWd_TWRBH

    https://twitter.com/ansidotorg/status/1676936533767487488?s=20

    https://twitter.com/BBPrepHead/status/1676982024135999489?s=20

  • Sir Winston Churchill | The Nation’s Farewell

    All day
    2025.01.24

    Sir Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, died on January 24, 1965.

    https://youtu.be/87Xkr8z3lEo?si=IJqQyKFI3YFUAunL

  • Robbie Burns Night

    All day
    2025.01.24
    Santa Clara University | “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” https://youtu.be/q7pZVRIo05U?si=F_b51knk_sQfv009

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  • 100 Days of School

    All day
    2025.01.27

  • Accreditation 100

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.27

    Today we examine standards-setting activity of non-profit trade associations that set academic standards; with specific interest in how these organizations reference other organizations that set standards for the built environment.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/accreditation-100/

    The criteria for an organization to be recognized as a “college” or “university” is dependent on the jurisdiction. There are common characteristics and criteria that many institutions must meet to be officially designated as a college. Keep in mind that these criteria can differ between countries and regions. Here are some general considerations:

    Legal Recognition: The institution must be legally recognized by the relevant educational authorities in its jurisdiction. This recognition often involves meeting specific standards related to academic programs, faculty qualifications, facilities, and governance.

    • Accreditation: Many countries have accreditation processes that evaluate the quality of education provided by institutions. Accreditation is often granted by independent accrediting bodies that assess factors such as curriculum, faculty credentials, facilities, and student outcomes.
    • Degree-Granting Authority: Colleges are typically authorized to confer academic degrees, such as associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, or higher. The authority to award degrees may be granted by government education agencies or other relevant authorities.
    • Faculty Qualifications: Colleges are expected to have qualified faculty members with appropriate academic credentials and expertise in the subjects they teach. Faculty qualifications often include advanced degrees in their respective fields.
    • Facilities and Resources: Colleges should have adequate facilities and resources to support the delivery of quality education. This includes classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and other infrastructure necessary for academic activities.
    • Adherence to Educational Standards: Colleges are expected to adhere to established educational standards and guidelines. These standards may cover curriculum development, assessment methods, student support services, and other aspects of academic operations.
    • Governance and Administration: The institution should have a transparent and effective governance structure and administrative processes. This ensures accountability and the ability to manage the institution in accordance with educational regulations and standards.
    • Mission and Purpose: Colleges typically have a clearly defined mission and purpose related to higher education. This may involve a commitment to academic excellence, research, community engagement, or other educational goals.

    It’s important to note that the specific requirements and criteria can vary widely depending on the country and its educational system. In some regions, the term “college” may be used differently, and there may be variations in the types of degrees or programs offered by institutions with this designation. As such, it’s advisable to refer to the specific regulations and guidelines established by the educational authorities in a given jurisdiction.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/excellence-in-facilities-management/

    https://standardsmichigan.com/accreditation/

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  • Tax-Free Bonds

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.29

    “Washington money” 2012 Robert Silvers

    Today we pick through a few tax-free bond offerings that finance education community construction with a eye toward reducing construction cost and life-cycle maintenance through building codes and standards.   Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/tax-free-bonds/

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  • Du Froid

    11:00 -12:00
    2025.01.30

    Sixteen Dogs Cozying Up Next to the Fireplace

    Status check on the catalog of best practice titles covering the management of education community snow and ice management during the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere.

    https://standardsmichigan.com/snow-ice/

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Quadrivium: Spring

We’re “organized” but not too organized; like the bookseller who knows where every book can be found.

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“Standard” History

 

 

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