2.4.10| Berkley, CA | UC Berkeley
Extension was designated a U.S. Green Building
Council Education Provider. It is the first
continuing education program at the University of California, and one of
the few public continuing education programs in the country to offer
USGBC-approved course credits. The UC Berkeley Extension sustainability courses are
designed to meet the anticipated 30% growth in the next decade in green jobs.
Environment >>, Research >>
1.29.10 | New York, NY | Lane Office president, Gregory F. Burke, arranged a "Behind the Scenes" tour for School of Visual Arts students. The tour of the Millenium Hilton, scheduled as part of a hospitality assignment, included guest rooms, banquet rooms, the kitchen, and back of house areas. Lane Office sponsored a reception at Church &
Dey, the hotel restaurant, following the tour.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Research >>
1.21.10 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research summaries.
- Author's Title: The Emotional Connotations of Color: A Qualitative
Investigation
- Author's Title: Shaping Performance of a Vertical Deciduous
Climbing Plant Canopy
- Author's Title: Mothers' Stories of Loss: Their Need to be with
their Dying Child and their Child's Body after Death
- Author's Title: Modeling and Monitoring Natural Ventilation for
Conventional Kitchens in Taiwan with Transoms Replaced with Porous
Screens
Research >>
1.14.10 | Marietta, GA | The Mohawk Group became the newest member of The Center for Health Design's Pebble Project, an international, collaborative research initiative helping to
create healthcare environments that improve quality of care,
promote safety and health, and increase operational efficiency. More than 70 healthcare organizations and corporate partners have
committed to creating measurable change through the Pebble Project.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Research >>
1.10.10. Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research summaries.
- Psychological and Physiological Effects of Color in Office
- Grid Innovations to Improve City Walkability
- Improving Outdoor Play Spaces at Childcare Centers
Research >>
12.22.09 | Grand Haven, MI | Atlas
Ergonomics conducted a two year study showing that systematic physical screenings of truck drivers prior
to hiring led to a 7% reduction in lost work days. The study, part of
Atlas’ ongoing research into transportation industry ergonomics,
reviewed and quantified the effects of a Pre-Work Screen program addressing drivers’ risks of musculoskeletal disorders. By assessing drivers’ physical
risks before hiring, a PWS program can
match workers’ physical abilities with the physical demands of the job.
Research >>
12.4.09 | New York, NY | SKYed Eco Education, inpartnership with AIANY, will offer a class to prepare professionals for the LEED Green Associate exam. The class will be held at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, NYC, on December 15, 8-11 am. The course includes a comprehensive study plan and practice exam questions and answers.
info@skyedeco.com.
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12.4.09 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research
summaries.
- Office Type in Relation to Health, Well-Being, and Job Satisfaction
Among Employees
- Development Strategies in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods
- Subjective Assessment of Listening Environments in University
Classrooms: Perceptions of Students
- Indoor Climate Conditions and Ventilation Performance in Estonian
Lightweight Detached Houses
Research >>
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