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

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Here’s a rough breakdown of the top languages on the web:

English: 55.4% – Russian: 6.6% – Japanese: 5.4% – Spanish: 5.2% – Chinese: 4.6%

 

One of the most contentious aspects of best practice discovery and promulgation in any domain, and no less so in educational settlements, is an agreed-upon vocabulary and shared understanding.  As we explain elsewhere in this history, when a counter-party disagrees with you, he simply switches out the vocabulary — i.e. changes definitions or adds or subtracts from the traditional meanings of things.  So we approach this topic several times a year to confirm our bearing on the meaning of things.

We observe National Poetry Month in the United States and Canada every year 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.

In past years we used a Tamil mnemonic because Tamil is the oldest surviving language and remains the spoken language of 80-odd million people of South Asia.  Alas, use of Tamil confounds our WordPress content management system so in 2024 we began coding this topic in American English

Lingua Franca

Thanksgiving

Columbus Day

90 Second Lecture: Was Christopher Columbus a Genius or Was He Just Lucky?

Laudato Si Canticle of the creatures

“How Deep is Your Love” | William McKinley High School

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Yom Kippur “Shabbat on Broadway”

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Bucolia 200

Review of development in safety and sustainability best practice catalogs for education community outdoor environment.

Prometheus 300

2024 International Fire Code
2024 Fire Code

“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 educational settlements.   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.

Mechanical 330

“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. 

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Mechanical 100

 

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