Felton Properties Green Roof Report
400 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR
400 Building
Introduction:
The ecoRoof will combine innovation with practicality. The building is
currently seeking LEED Gold certification, and ecoREAL will work in an
integrated fashion with roofing experts specializing in weatherproofing,
structural engineers and green roof companies specialized in the bio-
regions native plant species to come up with the best design and function
for meeting the building overall green building goals. Water drainage,
low-impact design and aesthetic will be looked at simultaneously. At
each layer of the green roof sustainable design attributes will be assessed
for regional material (especially vegetation) and recycled content (such
as the HDPE geo-cells) in the drainage system along with triple bottom line
life-cycle assessments on how the project affects the context (such as
HVAC systems, and surrounding buildings). Since the building is on a zero-
lot, the green roof grant is critical for pursuing LEED certification relating to
both Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency credits. The green roof would
augment Felton Properties commitment to retrofitting their existing
building stock to be more sustainable.
Left: Looking South over green roof installation
Right: Looking Northeast over green roof installation
Project Type Commercial retrofit
Technologies
Malarkey roofing tray system 2000 sqft
Tuff Stuff - Sedum Tile
Major Benefits
Stormwater management - limit disruption and pollution of
natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff.
Heat Island Reduction - reduce heat islands to minimize impact
on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.
Cost $70,192.00
Constructed
.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217-0217
Telephone: (503) 283-1 www.MalarkeyRoofing.com
.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217-0217
Telephone: (503) 283-1 www.MalarkeyRoofing.com
System Components: AVRS Tray System
System Components: Tuff Stuff – Sedum Tile
Technical Data
Vegetation – 95% coverage
Fiber/Soil Base – Approx. 1” thick
Measurements – 15”w x 20”l x 2”-3”h
Area = 2.08 sqft per tile
Max weight – 4.5 #/sqft fully saturated
Irrigation:
No irrigation was used on this project. The tray system chosen was
designed and planted to not utilize any irrigation system.
Budget:
Existing Roof make minor tune up repairs
At window washer davits and supports, clean and reseal all with SBS
modified mastic and with granules
Make misc. minor repairs and reseal all pipe penetrations
At west parapet reseal parapet cap metal flashing joints
Total: $9,900.00
Green roof option 10% of total roof area 2000sqft
Install 1/8 inch protection board underneath green roof trays, 2000sqft
Install Malakey roofing tray system with fully mature.
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green facades in coventional buildings , housings , commercial as well , so here are some information about green facades and factors affecting green facades
It was a Group-Presentation on "Tree Plantation on Rooftop" in North South University, Bangladesh. Prepared by MD. Arif Hossain, Shoaib Siddique Bappy and Arif Faisal Emon
Green Walls Technology: Benefits and Design
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`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
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This presentation will outline the application, feasibility, benefits and challenges of green roofs in commercial application and put several widely debated questions into perspective: modular trays v. contiguous installations, upfront cost v. long-term investment, green roof v. other options, public access v. limited access, etc. Using local, national and international examples, she will explore green roof issues re: longevity, energy savings, stormwater management, maintenance, incentives and LEED points.
The three learning objectives are a) to understand green roof ROI for commercial buildings, b) to compare stormwater strategies of green roofs v underground cisterns and porous pavers and c) to compare green roofs to a solar roof or a white reflective roof.
Green roofs are a means to lowering the overall ambient temperature, reducing longterm costs on our buildings, sequestering CO2 and producing O2, improving the quality of life in our cities and boosting our green economy. Come learn more about green roofs at this seminar on May 7th.
Greensulate and Poplar Network present "Introduction to Green Roofs".
Learn how green roofs work and why they are beneficial to both the indoor and outdoor environment, green buildings and the newest version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, LEED v4.
This presentation will also provide you with the information necessary to understand how to differentiate types of green roofs and their respective benefits, and learn how green roofs have been successful in real life case studies.
Finally, you'll get unbiased tips on what to look for in a green roof installer.
Definition of green building. Advantages of implementation of green building. Countries having councils for helping the concept grow. How to make a green building cost effective. Cost and payoff of green building.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a assembly and the using of progressions that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, process, conservation, renovation, and demolition. In extra words, green building design contains finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. This requires close collaboration of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Although some green building programs don't address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes, others do, especially through public schemes for energy efficient refurbishment. Green construction principles can easily be applied to retrofit work as well as new construction.
An informative presentation on the evolution of green building practices that includes important topics such as
• EPA Definition of Green Building
• Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program
• Impact of Green Building Initiatives on Construction Defects and the impact of LEED
• How to measure a building's impact
• Why follow LEED standards???
• Measurable benefits of green technology
• Potential problems and theories of liability
• Negligence and economic loss rule
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“Dr. Amoroso’s fi fth book Cyber Attacks: Protecting National Infrastructure outlines the chal-
lenges of protecting our nation’s infrastructure from cyber attack using security techniques
established to protect much smaller and less complex environments. He proposes a brand
new type of national infrastructure protection methodology and outlines a strategy presented
as a series of ten basic design and operations principles ranging from deception to response.
The bulk of the text covers each of these principles in technical detail. While several of these
principles would be daunting to implement and practice they provide the fi rst clear and con-
cise framework for discussion of this critical challenge. This text is thought-provoking and
should be a ‘must read’ for anyone concerned with cybersecurity in the private or government
sector.”
— Clayton W. Naeve, Ph.D. ,
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Offi cer,
Endowed Chair in Bioinformatics,
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Memphis, TN
“Dr. Ed Amoroso reveals in plain English the threats and weaknesses of our critical infra-
structure balanced against practices that reduce the exposures. This is an excellent guide
to the understanding of the cyber-scape that the security professional navigates. The book
takes complex concepts of security and simplifi es it into coherent and simple to understand
concepts.”
— Arnold Felberbaum ,
Chief IT Security & Compliance Offi cer,
Reed Elsevier
“The national infrastructure, which is now vital to communication, commerce and entertain-
ment in everyday life, is highly vulnerable to malicious attacks and terrorist threats. Today, it
is possible for botnets to penetrate millions of computers around the world in few minutes,
and to attack the valuable national infrastructure.
“As the New York Times reported, the growing number of threats by botnets suggests that
this cyber security issue has become a serious problem, and we are losing the war against
these attacks.
.
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established to protect much smaller and less complex environments. He proposes a brand
new type of national infrastructure protection methodology and outlines a strategy presented
as a series of ten basic design and operations principles ranging from deception to response.
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Endowed Chair in Bioinformatics,
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Memphis, TN
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to the understanding of the cyber-scape that the security professional navigates. The book
takes complex concepts of security and simplifi es it into coherent and simple to understand
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— Arnold Felberbaum ,
Chief IT Security & Compliance Offi cer,
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“The national infrastructure, which is now vital to communication, commerce and entertain-
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Plot:
Imagine that you are in a cavernous room. You sit before a large table facing twenty one senators from the Budget Committee. Photographers, more than you can imagine, squeeze between the space that separates you from the members of Congress. Behind you in the gallery, public policy wonks and regular citizens sit, awaiting your presentation.
You are a featured speaker from a citizen group that advocates a particular public policy funding concern for your federal department, administration, or agency. Prior to the meeting you have already read the president’s proposed federal budget for the upcoming year from the
Office of Management and Budget
and you have some budgetary concerns. You read in alarm how the upcoming federal budget request from the White House reduces funding for your federal department, administration, or agency. But, as you know, it is up to Congress to fund the executive bureaucracy. The executive branch requests funding and the legislative branch allocates funding. This is your chance to request more funding for your federal department, administration, or agency of choice.
Action
:
Equally eager and nervous you stand in front of a lectern. “Now,” you think, “now I am ready…” You click on the microphone, examine your prepared speech about your funding request, and you begin to speak with eloquence and passion!
Directions
: Compose a 400 word transcript of your public policy speech.
Select a specific example of public policy from one of the following fields:
Economic policy – for example, U.S. budget deficit spending.
Educ.
Federal Budget SpeechDo you want to know who you are Don.docxmglenn3
Federal Budget Speech
"
Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you
." - Thomas Jefferson
The federal budget spends close to four trillion dollars a year and is split between mandatory spending (what the federal government has to spend due to congressional legislation) and discretionary spending (what the federal government spends as a result of congressional allotment). Roughly speaking, mandatory spending accounts for two-thirds of the federal budget and discretionary spending accounts for one-third of the federal budget.
Every year the executive and legislative branches debate budgetary priorities for the federal bureaucracies such as the Department of Defense, the Pentagon, the Environmental Protection Agency, Veteran Affairs, the Department of Education, and others. Many of these debates occur within congressional committee meetings as members of Congress, federal employees, outside interests, and individual citizens articulate funding requests.
For the Unit 9 Assignment you will compose a speech advocating why your chosen department, administration, or agency within the federal bureaucracy should receive additional funding.
Because the “world is a stage,” let us establish the setting, plot, and the ensuing action for your speech.
Setting:
Exterior: Washington D.C. State Capitol Building.
Interior: Room 221B. Congressional Hearing Room.
Plot:
Imagine that you are in a cavernous room. You sit before a large table facing twenty one senators from the Budget Committee. Photographers, more than you can imagine, squeeze between the space that separates you from the members of Congress. Behind you in the gallery, public policy wonks and regular citizens sit, awaiting your presentation.
You are a featured speaker from a citizen group that advocates a particular public policy funding concern for your federal department, administration, or agency. Prior to the meeting you have already read the president’s proposed federal budget for the upcoming year from the
Office of Management and Budget
and you have some budgetary concerns. You read in alarm how the upcoming federal budget request from the White House reduces funding for your federal department, administration, or agency. But, as you know, it is up to Congress to fund the executive bureaucracy. The executive branch requests funding and the legislative branch allocates funding. This is your chance to request more funding for your federal department, administration, or agency of choice.
Action:
Equally eager and nervous you stand in front of a lectern. “Now,” you think, “now I am ready…” You click on the microphone, examine your prepared speech about your funding request, and you begin to speak with eloquence and passion!
Directions
: Compose a 400 word transcript of your public policy speech.
Select a specific example of public policy from one of the following fields:
Economic policy – for example, U.S. budget deficit spending.
.
February is known as Black History Month. For 30 extra credit points.docxmglenn3
February is known as Black History Month. For 30 extra credit points address the following questions in 200 words or more:
Which African American artist(s) has had the most influence on you? Why? Be sure to organize your thought and ideas using paragraphs. Your response must be a minimum of 200 words or you will not receive any credit for the response.
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FEATURE ARTICLE Creating and Capturing Value Through Susta.docxmglenn3
FEATURE ARTICLE
Creating and Capturing Value Through Sustainability
The Sustainable Value Analysis Tool
A new tool helps companies discover opportunities to create and capture value through sustainability.
Miying Yang, Doroteya Vladimirova, and Steve Evans
OVERVIEW: Recent research and practice have shown that business model innovation can be one way to create and
capture new value and drive production and consumption toward sustainability. However, business model tools typically
do not create a space to consider how sustainability concerns may be integrated into the innovation process. To address
this gap, this article describes a tool that can help companies identify new opportunities to create and capture value
through sustainability by analyzing value captured and uncaptured for key stakeholders across the product life cycle.
The Sustainable Value Analysis Tool is shown to help companies recognize value uncaptured and turn it into opportunities;
it facilitates sustainability-focused business model innovation by identifying value uncaptured—and hence, opportunities
for innovation—associated with environmental and social sustainability in production, use, and disposal.
KEYWORDS: Sustainable Value Analysis Tool, Sustainability, Business model innovation, Sustainability-focused innovation
In recent years, as companies have been challenged by
environmental legislation and societal pressures (Elkington
1997), sustainability has become a key factor in long-term
business success. As a result, innovation for sustainability
has received much attention from researchers and practi-
tioners (Nidumolu, Prahalad, and Rangaswami 2009; Boons
et al. 2013). However, although technological approaches to
promote sustainability have been thoroughly investigated
(Camarinha-Matos 2011), comparatively little work has been
done to understand how innovation in business models can
support sustainability across the product life cycle, including
manufacturing, operation, and disposal.
Business model innovation looks at how companies create
and capture value at every stage of a product’s journey to
market. While business model innovation has been the
subject of much discussion and research, very few tools have
been developed to help companies integrate sustainability
into the business model innovation process (Evans et al., in
press). Existing tools for business model innovation either
do not consider sustainability (for instance, Osterwalder
and Pigneur’s [2010] Business Model Canvas) or do not
address all of the elements of the business model (for
example, lifecycle assessment tools [Tukker 2000]). Thus,
sustainability considerations and business model innovation
are often not well integrated, with sustainability being
treated as an add-on rather than as a core source of value.
Considering sustainability in the process of business
model innovation can provide entirely new ways to create .
FEATUREASSOCIATION FORUMHiring tiie Very BestHow to in.docxmglenn3
FEATURE
ASSOCIATION FORUM
Hiring tiie Very Best
How to increase your employees' morale and productivity
By Tracy Mullin
Tracy Mullin is
president and
CEO, Nationai
Retail
Federation,
Washington,
D.C,
[email protected]
I
remember a quote from former ABC execu-
iive Thomas Murphy, who said. "If you hire
the best people and leave them alone, you
don't need to hire very many." While I think re-
tailers should be hiring the best people possible,
and treating them well, it may not always be best
to leave them alone. Especially during the holi-
day season.
With the holidays almost upon us, retailers are
scrambling to hire the best seasonal workers—
more than 520,000 of them—while retaining
their top performers. And during the most cru-
cial selling period of the year, there is no time
for mistakes. Executives know that good em-
ployees ean bolster the image of a store and
unsatisfactory employees can be disastrous.
More often than not. finding good workers is
high on the list of challenges facing retail exec-
utives. And keeping those people is even more
difficult.
Turnover in the retail industry is nothing new,
and it is not a problem that will disappear any-
time soon. After Sept. 11, many retailers experi-
enced low turnover as employees waited for the
job market to improve. Now that the economy is
back on traek, workers are keeping an eye out
for new opportunities, and many are moving on.
Statistics reinforce that theory: According to
the 2005 NRF/Mercer Retailer Compensation
and Benefits survey, released last month, turn-
over for store managers rose 20% last year over
2003.
Leading HR experts seem to agree that tradi-
tional approaches to management haven't been
working. Author Bruce Tulgan. a consultant
who spoke in June at the National Retail Eed-
eration's Loss Prevention Conference, talked
about the mind-set of the new American worker
and said that the best way retailers could keep
their employees was to find out what people
want and use it to drive performance.
Best Buy is one of those retailers. Nearly half
of the 3.500 employees at Best Buy headquarters
have embarked on a radical strategy that enables
employees to work where and when they
as long as their job gets done. The approach
seems to be working, as executives maintain that
this new program has reduced turnover and
increased productivity at the same time.
Other retailers, such as Costco, believe that
the way to their workers" hearts is through their
wallets. Costco's employees earn an average of
$17.41 an hour and receive some of the most
generous health benefits in the industry. Perhaps
that's why they are able to maintain a low
turnover rate of about 17% per yean
However, money isn't everything. In his pre,s-
entation, Tulgan also featured several non-finan-
cial elements, such as people needing to be sat-
isfied with their jobs. One of those basics, giving
employees control over tasks, is an area where
Trader Joe's has an upper hand. Instead of giv-
ing employees.
FEATURED ESSAYThe Ecstatic Edge of Politics Sociology and.docxmglenn3
FEATURED ESSAY
The Ecstatic Edge of Politics: Sociology and Donald Trump
ARLIE RUSSELL HOCHSCHILD
University of California-Berkeley
[email protected]
The day before the Louisiana Republican
primary in March 2016, I watched Donald
Trump’s Boeing 757 descend from the sky
at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans,
Louisiana. Inside the crowded hangar, Elton
John’s ‘‘Rocket Man’’ was playing. Red,
white, and blue strobe lights roved sideways
and up. Cell phones snapped photos of the
blond-haired candidate as he stood before
thousands waving and shaking signs that
read MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. A
small, wiry man bearing this sign with
both hands, eyes afire, called out to all with-
in earshot, ‘‘To be in the presence of such
a man! To be in the presence of such
a man.’’ There seemed in this man’s call, I
wrote in my field notes—part of a five year
ethnographic study of Tea Party supporters
in Louisiana—a note of reverence, even
ecstasy (Hochschild 2016:224). How do we
understand the states of mind and situations
of those to whom Donald Trump appeals?
How does such emotional appeal work?
Whatever Trump’s future, he has touched
a cultural nerve we sociologists need to
study. In this essay, I explore illuminating
works in and around sociology before ven-
turing an interpretation of my own.
In The Paranoid Style in American Politics,
the historian Richard Hofstadter (1996)
traced the relationship between paranoid
political rhetoric and ‘‘style of mind’’ as
these periodically emerged in the United
States through the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries. The leader expressing such a style,
he says, ‘‘does not see social conflict as some-
thing to be mediated and compromised, in
the manner of the working politician. Since
what is at stake is always a conflict between
absolute good and absolute evil, what is nec-
essary is not compromise but the will to fight
things out to a finish. . . . This demand for
total triumph leads to the formulation of
hopelessly unrealistic goals, and since these
goals are not even remotely attainable, fail-
ure constantly heightens the paranoid’s
sense of frustration. Even partial success
leaves him with the same feeling of power-
lessness with which he began, and this in
turn only strengthens his awareness of the
vast and terrifying quality of the enemy he
opposes’’ (p. 31).
Propelling such movements, he argues, is
not just economic deprivation as narrowly
conceived, but the loss of an older America,
inward-turned, Protestant, secure, busy
turning the wheel of a thriving local capital-
ism. As one of the original so-called birthers
(who questioned President Obama’s place of
birth and religion) and as one who has
extended this suspicion to Hillary Clinton’s
religion, Donald Trump fits in Hofstadter’s
‘‘paranoid style.’’ Still, Trump’s appeal
reaches far beyond the style of mind through
which it is expressed.
Updating Hofstadter, the excellent The Tea
Party and the Remaking of Republican Conser-
vatism by Theda Skocpol and V.
Fears and Health Needs of Patients with Diabetes A Qualitative Re.docxmglenn3
Fears and Health Needs of Patients with Diabetes: A Qualitative Research in Rural Population
Maria Papaspurou,1 Vasiliki C. Laschou,2 Paraskevi Partsiopoulou,3 Evangelos C. Fradelos,4 Christos F. Kleisiaris,5 Malamati A. Kalota,6 Anna Neroliatsiou,7 and Ioanna V. Papathanasiou8
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Abstract
Introduction:
Insulin-dependent patients are individuals with chronic disease who are well adapted to living and dealing with any health needs and fears arising. An important aspect in the process of adaptation to chronic illness is the provision of nursing care in the early stages of the disease, because this contributes to its acceptance and the early identification and management of potential complications.
Purpose:
To investigate the health needs and self-management problems faced by patients with diabetes daily, especially those who use insulin. Furthermore, purpose of this study was to investigate the fears experienced by patients in the early stage of the disease, but also in its subsequent development and to study possible differences between sexes.
Methodology:
This is a qualitative study, using interpretative phenomenological approach. Fifteen (nine women and six men) insulin-dependent patients, recounted their personal fears and their needs, through semi-structured interviews, which took place in Central Greece. The method used for processing the results is the Mayering one.
Results:
The analysis of the narratives showed that patients have a variety of fears and needs associated with the diagnosis, treatment, expected consequences, prognosis and everyday life in the management of the disease. Most patients express the concept of need as desire. Care needs, psychological support and education to recognize and prevent hypoglycemia.
Conclusions:
Insulin-dependent patients express fears and needs in their daily lives. Nurses providing care aimed at enhancing the level of health, while putting self-care information and training them. Patients want the nurse next to them, so that information is continuous and permanent.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, fears, health needs, self-care, nursing care
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1. INTRODUCTION
Patients with type II diabetes, especially insulin-dependent are usually suffering from diabetes several years before the initiation of insulin therapy. Treatment of diabetes has now as a central character, the patient himself who co-decides with the physician-nurse team. The primary concern is the patient’s acceptance of the disease in the early stages and his gradual familiarization with the treatment (1).
According to International Diabetes Federation, at least 285 million people worldwide have diabetes and this number is expected to increase to 438 million by 2030, with two-thirds of all cases living in low or middle income countries (2, 3).
Apart from pharmaceutical care, the nurse also pr.
Featherfall has recently violated several government regulations.docxmglenn3
Featherfall has recently violated several government regulations regarding the current state of its technology and how it is being used. The technology system is vastly out of date, and staff are not always using the technology that is in place or they are using the technology inappropriately. These problems have lost the institution lots of money for not meeting government regulations and have caused operational and ethical problems from inefficient and ineffective use of technology.
The staff at Featherfall are not well-trained on the use of technology and do not communicate appropriately about technology use. The roles that pertinent to your consult are the health information management team, the clinical staff (doctors, nurses, etc.), and administrative staff. The health information management team uses proper coding practices, and the current technology system serves them well, despite its age. However, other roles in the hospital have had issues with the system. Clinical staff, for instance, have had record-keeping issues both due to lack of training on the system and the system itself being out of date. Administrative staff within the organization have taken issue with the lack of communication about the technology and its use between the various roles. When the current technology system was chosen many years ago, the needs of these various roles were not considered.
Assignment link :
https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/viewFile.d2lfile/243073/1720,1/
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FEATURE - ‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technol.docxmglenn3
FEATURE - ‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How
Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?
By Farhad Manjoo, The New York Times Aug. 29, 2018
Reference: Manjoo, F. (2019, Aug. 29). ‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did
Technology Help Get Us There? The New York Times. Retrieved from
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/technology/technology-overtourism-europe.html
By Farhad Manjoo
Over the summer, my wife and I traveled with our two young kids on a two-week
vacation through Europe.
It wasn’t as highfalutin as it sounds. In London, our Airbnb had ample skylights —
which rendered the place all but uninhabitable during Europe’s heat wave. In Paris, our
charming home-share had a cavernous hole in the ceiling of the entryway, revealing
load-bearing beams that appeared to have been rotting since Napoleon’s reign. And in
Amsterdam, our Airbnb advertised a kids’ bedroom stocked with toys — but failed to
mention the mosquitoes and mice.
I’m not complaining. If travel mishaps are the stuff of memory, my vacation was
unforgettable. And without home-sharing services like Airbnb, review sites like
TripAdvisor and conveniences like Uber, OpenTable and Expedia, the trip would have
been far more expensive, less accessible and, in a strange way, less authentic.
But my tech-abetted trip was illuminating, too, because it provided a firsthand look into
a vexing problem that has gripped much of Europe lately — the worry of “overtourism,”
and the rising chorus that blames technologies like Airbnb, Uber and other internet-
enabled travel conveniences for the menace.
Every summer, the most popular European destinations get stuffed to the gills with
tourists, who outnumber locals by many multiples, turning hot spots into sweaty, selfie-
stick-clogged, “Disneyfied”towns. They offer a taste of a growing global threat: Across
the world, thanks in part to rising affluence, travel is becoming a more widely shared
pastime. International trips were up 6 percent in the first half of the year, surpassing
experts’ forecasts, according to the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization.
This growth might once have been considered unambiguously good news. But the
world’s most popular destinations cannot expand to accommodate an infinite flood of
visitors. Advocates of curbing tourism say too many visitors are altering the character of
historic cities, and making travel terrible, too.
“It’s a level of tourism which is degrading the enjoyment that residents have, but it’s also
degrading the tourist experience, because the tourist who is endlessly queuing behind
backpacks of hundreds of other tourists is not discovering the real or the authentic
place,” said Justin Francis, the chief executive of Responsible Travel, a company that
arranges “sustainable” travel for customers.
What’s to blame? In addition to broad prosperity, there’s technology, defined very
broadly.
Over the last few decades, innovations in aviation — wider, more e.
FEASIBILITY REPORT1
FEASIBILITY REPORT6
Feasibility Report
MEMO
TO: Manager
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
This memo is meant for introducing the feasibility report that aims at providing a solution to the cases and nation problems about the cybercrime and the potential proposed solution to curb up the challenge. These feasibilities we are identified by studying various critical factors such as the social effects, legal issues, technical problems, and the economic impact. Therefore, this memo is very vital for an individual to read and understand various aspects.
Feasibility Report
It takes much time in planning and preparing to implement a solution to the major problem in society. During the planning and preparation process, the proposed solution should be tested and determined if it is feasible to provide the solution or not. Cybercrime in united states has been a significant problem and need to be addressed and solution provided to reduce the cybercrime.
One of the proposed solutions to this major problem is providing cybersecurity among very individual. This will enable most of the people to understand and know the importance of cybersecurity and thus leading to the reduction of the negative loses that is caused by the cybercrime in society every year. Another thing that will ensure that the individuals in the nation are protected from the impact of the cybercrime is educating them on ways they can protect themselves over the cybercrime attempts.
This report will majorly focus on looking at the proposed solution provided and determine if the answers are feasible or need some changes. The essential aspects that the story will focus on include the social impact, the economic effect, and other elements which will be determined if it can provide a solution to the problem.
The Social Impact
When looking for a potential solution to be implemented to solve a specific major problem in society, a positive impact is always the main objective. When the proposed solution is applied, such as implementing cybersecurity in the daily lives of the individuals in the society it will bring a lot of positive impacts on them. For instance, when the cybersecurity is made the main focus in the in every place, i.e. schools and workplace, majority of the individuals will be aware of these threats and ways of preventing them from affecting their daily lives. This will also reduce the loss that most of the individuals incur due to the cybercrime and lack of security in their day-to-day business operations (Help Net Security, 2015).
When the cybersecurity is introduced in society It will bring much social impact to the life of the individuals since it will educate people about the dynamic changes that occur in uses of the technology. When this provides a solution to the cybercrime problem in the society, it will be adopted by every nation, and thus the cybercrime problem is reduced and making every country secure and safe from the cybercrime prob.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
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Felton Properties Green Roof Report 400 SW 6th Ave Portland,.docx
1. Felton Properties Green Roof Report
400 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR
400 Building
Introduction:
The ecoRoof will combine innovation with practicality. The
building is
currently seeking LEED Gold certification, and ecoREAL will
work in an
integrated fashion with roofing experts specializing in
weatherproofing,
structural engineers and green roof companies specialized in the
bio-
regions native plant species to come up with the best design and
function
for meeting the building overall green building goals. Water
drainage,
low-impact design and aesthetic will be looked at
simultaneously. At
each layer of the green roof sustainable design attributes will be
assessed
for regional material (especially vegetation) and recycled
content (such
as the HDPE geo-cells) in the drainage system along with triple
bottom line
life-cycle assessments on how the project affects the context
(such as
HVAC systems, and surrounding buildings). Since the building
is on a zero-
lot, the green roof grant is critical for pursuing LEED
certification relating to
2. both Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency credits. The green
roof would
augment Felton Properties commitment to retrofitting their
existing
building stock to be more sustainable.
Left: Looking South over green roof installation
Right: Looking Northeast over green roof installation
Project Type Commercial retrofit
Technologies
Malarkey roofing tray system 2000 sqft
Tuff Stuff - Sedum Tile
Major Benefits
Stormwater management - limit disruption and pollution of
natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff.
Heat Island Reduction - reduce heat islands to minimize impact
on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.
Cost $70,192.00
Constructed
.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217--0217
Telephone: (503) 283--1 www.MalarkeyRoofing.com
.O. Box 17217, Portland, OR 97217--0217
Telephone: (503) 283--1 www.MalarkeyRoofing.com
4. System Components: Tuff Stuff – Sedum Tile
Technical Data
Vegetation – 95% coverage
Fiber/Soil Base – Approx. 1” thick
Measurements – 15”w x 20”l x 2”-3”h
Area = 2.08 sqft per tile
Max weight – 4.5 #/sqft fully saturated
Irrigation:
No irrigation was used on this project. The tray system chosen
was
designed and planted to not utilize any irrigation system.
Budget:
Existing Roof make minor tune up repairs
At window washer davits and supports, clean and reseal all with
SBS
modified mastic and with granules
Make misc. minor repairs and reseal all pipe penetrations
At west parapet reseal parapet cap metal flashing joints
Total: $9,900.00
5. Green roof option 10% of total roof area 2000sqft
Install 1/8 inch protection board underneath green roof trays,
2000sqft
Install Malakey roofing tray system with fully mature plants,
2000sqft
Provide crane service to load green roof trays to roof at SW side
of
building ($9,211.00)
Total: $60,292.00
Success and Lessons Learned:
In beginning our search, it was important to find a green roofing
option
that required little maintenance. We were successful in finding
the perfect
selection after a little research. By choosing a drought resistant
choice,
the maintenance requirements change drastically. Doing our
research
ahead of time helped tremendously in terms of setting goals, but
having a
seamlessly coordinated team from the beginning would have
helped. In
the future we realize the importance of connecting the roofing
contractor
with the green roof manufacturer and the nursery providing the
vegetation, in order to make sure all of the project goals are met
with few
setbacks and no change orders.
6. 400 Rooftop plan showing dimensioned green roof.
Corporate
Report
Clerk’s Files
Originator’s
Files EC.19.GRE
DATE:
September 28, 2004
7. TO: Planning and Development Committee
Meeting Date: October 18, 2004
FROM: Edward R. Sajecki
Commissioner of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Green Roofs
ORIGIN: Planning and Building Department
BACKGROUND: This report is in response to a request from
Councillor Mullin's
office to report to Planning and Development Committee on
green
roofs.
COMMENTS: Definition of Green Roofs:
A green roof is a contained green space on top of a human-
made
structure and is an extension of the existing roof, not potted
plants
(sometimes called roof gardens). Green roofs consist of the
following layers:
• a special water proof and root repellent membrane;
8. • a drainage system;
• filter cloth;
• a lightweight growing medium (soil); and
• plants.
Planning and Development Committee - 2 - September 28, 2004
Types of Green Roofs:
• intensive, extensive or semi-extensive;
• accessible or inaccessible;
• incorporated into the design of new buildings or added to an
existing roof provided that the structure can accommodate it.
• incorporated into the design of new buildings or added to an
existing roof provided that the structure can accommodate it.
Intensive green roofs have a soil depth of 15 cm (5.9 in.) or
more,
usually provide a park-like setting with public access and
require
regular maintenance. Extensive green roofs have a soil depth of
less than 15 cm (5.9 in.), are low weight, low cost, require
minimal
maintenance and normally are not accessible to the public.
Benefits of Green Roofs – public and private
9. Ecological Benefits:
• stormwater management – reduce stormwater runoff, improve
stormwater quality and temperature;
• climate moderation – reduce Urban Heat Island Effect;
• improved air quality – absorb heat, filter air, produce oxygen,
reduce smog;
• create wildlife habitat and biodiversity; and
• energy conservation.
Economic Benefits:
• prolonging roof life and offers roof protection;
• energy savings – provides building insulation;
• noise reductio n – sound insulation;
• added property value;
• enhanced corporate image;
• proven return on investment through savings in hearing and
cooling costs, as well as, roof maintenance; and
• create jobs.
Planning and Development Committee - 3 - September 28, 2004
10. Social Benefits:
• enhance overall quality of life – improve human health and
well-being due to additional oxygen, air filtration, humidity
control, horticultural therapy;
• improve urban aesthetics and provide sense of space - convert
unappealing hard surface roofs into natural landscapes;
• provide additional recreational spaces – parks, nature
preserves, community gardens, social meeting spaces, green
spaces to look upon;
• possibility for urban agricultural – growing food locally; and
• ties into Smart Growth strategies – Healthy Cities, enhances
infill development.
Costs, Payback and Incentives:
Depending on the type of green roof, it may cost twice as much
as
a conventional roof. The payback to the building owner results
from reduced energy costs, lower heating and cooling costs and
less maintenance. The overall social benefits are tremendous.
Some governments throughout North America and Europe
provide
incentives to promote green roofs on private buildings
including:
financial support programs, fee reduction, density bonusing and
11. zoning.
In Canada, there are government programs available for
research
and promotion of green roofs through: Commercial Building
Incentive Program, Industrial Building Incentive Program,
Green
Municipal Enabling Fund and EcoAction.
Building Code:
The Ontario Building Code does not address green roofs
specifically. However, the Building Code does require that the
design of the structure be able to accommodate the load of the
additional layers and that drainage be adequately addressed.
Planning and Development Committee - 4 - September 28, 2004
Municipal Examples:
For centuries, roofs have been used for growing plants, but the
emergence of a green roof industry is fairly recent. Green roofs
have been popular in Europe for over 40 years, however, in
North
America it is a relatively new concept. The vast majority of
green
roofs are found on government and institutional buildings, but
there are also many examples on private buildings. Many cities
12. in
North America have demonstration sites for green roofs and
have
policies and incentive programs in place encouraging green
roofs.
In the United States, cities such as Chicago, Portland, New
York,
Dearborn and Seattle have city ordinances and have green roofs
on
some municipal buildings. In Canada, cities such as Toronto,
Waterloo, Vancouver, Kitchener, Guelph and Winnipeg have
demonstration green roofs.
The City of Toronto supports and encourages green roofs in
their
Official Plan. Under their Natural Environment section of the
Official Plan, policy #17 states: "Innovative energy producing
options, green industry and green building designs and
construction practices will be supported and encouraged in
building renovation and redevelopment through: f) the
development of innovative green spaces such as green roofs,
and
designs that will reduce the urban heat island effect." Other
examples encouraged by the policy relate to: reduction of
stormwater flows, water conservation and efficiency, waste
reduction and recycling, renewable energy systems and
advanced
energy-efficient technologies.
In addition, the City of Toronto has two committees dedicated
to
environmental issues. One is the Round Table on the
Environment, which is an advisory committee, and the other is
13. an
Interdepartmental Task Force, which coordinates common
interests, both of which, amongst other environmental issues,
deals
with green roofs.
Planning and Development Committee - 5 - September 28, 2004
Research:
There are several research projects underway in Canada
regarding
green roofs. Various stakeholders provide funding and in-kind
support for these projects, such as:
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
• Environment Canada
• National Research Council Canada
• Ministry of Environment
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
• Canadian Federation of Municipalities
• Ontario Power Generation
• universities and colleges
• municipalities
• Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
• private sector
Toronto has received funding through the Green Municipal
Enabling Funds to explore the feasibility of green roofs in the
14. City
of Toronto, namely: what are the real benefits to the City;
cost/benefit analysis; and investing in green roofs through
grants,
fees, etc. The study will serve as a template to other
municipalities
to assess the benefits of green roofs. The results of the study
are
anticipated to be released in the spring of 2005.
The City of Waterloo is presently conducting a green roofs
feasibility study to evaluate a number of municipally-owned
properties for their suitability for a green roof.
Environment Canada is doing a project to model the urban heat
island effect in Toronto. Included in the model is green roof
technology.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a network of public and
private
organizations whose mission is “to develop a multi - million
dollar
market for green roof infrastructure products and services in
cities
across North America in order to take full advantage of the
multiple benefits of these proven technologies”. They are
conducting a study in Toronto to determine the viability of
different plant species and a range of extensive and intensive
Planning and Development Committee - 6 - September 28, 2004
15. applications in the Canadian climate. They are also monitoring
the
stormwater runoff from the Eastview Community Centre green
roof in Toronto to assess the effectiveness of green roofs as a
stormwater management option.
Food Share Toronto is exploring the design of rooftop growing
systems for commercial food production.
The Rooftop Garden Consortium in Ottawa is researching the
benefits and durability of rooftop garden technology in
Canadian
climates and sensitivities to climate variability. They are
developing a model to predict the performance and benefits of
green roofs in different Canadian cities.
Greenroof Systems Consortium is a public-private sector
partnership whose members include Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Seneca College, York University,
Greenland International Consulting Inc. and Sustainable
Development and Monitoring Inc. They have a project
underway
which will showcase new and existing technologies for the
purpose
of promoting sustainable development in Southern Ontario and
elsewhere.
Staff could arrange a presentation at Planning and Development
Committee on the status of the research, if required.
CONCLUSION: Green roof technology is one aspect of green
building design
16. which provides benefits to air quality, stormwater management,
health and well being, climate moderation, wildlife habitat and
energy conservation. Many municipalities in North America
have
demonstration sites on municipally owned buildings and
promote
green roof technology in building design. There is considerable
research underway which is exploring the feasibility of green
roof
technology in Southern Ontario.
Planning and Development Committee - 7 - September 28, 2004
RECOMMENDATION: That the report titled "Green Roofs",
dated September 28, 2004,
from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received
for
information and further that staff monitor the research on green
roof technology and report to Planning and Development
Committee on a regular basis.
Original Signed By:
17. Edward R. Sajecki
Commissioner of Planning and Building
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