Can Green buildings save India? Jun 6, 2008
Green design principles are universal. After considering various rating systems IGBC has finally settled on the LEED rating system. (India Times)
Service-orientation and object-orientation part II: A ... May 22, 2008
Service-orientation and object-orientation part II: A comparison of design principles. Service-orientation and object-orientation part II: A comparison of design principles ... Service-orientation and object-orientation part II: A comparison of design principles. (Search Webservices)
Ten ways to identify services May 22, 2008
These design principles should always play a guiding role when identifying services ... If one or more of the non-functional requirements are deemed infeasible, but still more important than the design principles of the identification method, the services may be redesigned. (Search Webservices)
LEED certification, 401(k) providers May 21, 2008
The architect and other design professionals should be LEED-accredited, which requires that they pass an exam in sustainable design principles. Sometimes going green can raise the cost of the project; sometimes the additional cost is offset by lower operating costs and sometimes not. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ISS to Deploy PANACIA Information Fusion Solution Around the Globe May 16, 2008
PANACIA is a unique multi-intelligence information fusion and reasoning enterprise built on the latest in Service Oriented Architecture design principles. The system effectively integrates multiple intelligence data types into a single fused view of the battlespace. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A clear vision Apr 17, 2008
by Meda Kessler - Apr. 17, 2008 12:00 AM McClatchy Newspapers. (AZCentral -- Home)
Global Engineering Conference Opens in Las Vegas; Industry Experts from Around the World Present on Sustainability Apr 11, 2008
Conference workshop topics include cutting-edge green building and sustainable design principles and strategies, the environmental effect of industry standards, economic trends and global sustainability. Other presenters include: -- David M. Ade, LEED(R) AP: principal, SMP Architects; Philadelphia, Pa. (PR Newswire)
Study Finds Mass Media Campaigns Alone Can Effectively Reduce High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Impulsive, Sensation-Seeking Young Adults Apr 4, 2008
"This study's findings suggest what we have long suspected and that other smaller studies have found -- that mass media campaigns crafted from sophisticated design principles can be effective in changing health behaviors, at least in the short-term, and that a reoccurring campaign presence may be necessary to sustain these safe behaviors," said Rick Zimmerman, Ph. D., lead researcher of the study and a Center Director in Louisville, KY for the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. (PR Newswire)
Cooperative Extension: 4-H focuses on science Apr 2, 2008
The 4-H staff is teaming up with CCE's Master Gardener volunteers to teach youth entering grades 5-8 basic landscape and design principles. This program is Phase One of what we hope will turn into a 14. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Brain Scientist Shedding Light On Learning, Memory Mar 29, 2008
Once you understand the rules, you can imagine that those design principles can be applied to the development of new-generation computers and robots, he says. Once you understand the genes, the genetic codes, you can begin to identify the relationship between the mutations in those genes and disease. (Science Daily)
Squid Beaks: Amazing Biomechanics, but a Bad Idea for People Mar 29, 2008
"These findings," write the researchers, "may serve as a foundation for identifying design principles for attaching mechanically mismatched materials in engineering and biological applications.". No doubt. (Wired News)
No room for compromise Mar 22, 2008
My idea maintains Joern Utzon's original design principles. It does not alter his fundamental concept, nor change anything of his masterpiece. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Steed Hammond Paul changes name, HQ Mar 21, 2008
The new headquarters incorporates green design principles the company is hoping will win it a gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating from the. The firm expects to make the move to Norwood at the end of March. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Steed Hammond Paul has new name, HQ Mar 20, 2008
The new headquarters, on Montgomery Road in Norwood, incorporates green design principles and SHP said it hopes to win a gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating from the. The firm expects to make the move to Norwood at the end of March. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
The service orientation of … everything Mar 6, 2008
There are a few fundamental design principles that inform a service-orientated approach whether you're talking about app dev, automobile production or anything in between. Designed for reuse Service design requires a keen appreciation for patterns. (Search Webservices)
Design your dream kitchen (12) Mar 5, 2008
The registration fee includes an all-day course on basic design principles from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, covering everything from where to put the sink to what kind of light bulbs to use. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. (Lebanon Express, OR)
OptCircuit: an optimization based method for computational design of genetic circuits Mar 4, 2008
Designs identified for a genetic decoder highlight the ability of OptCircuit to suggest circuit configurations that go beyond the ones compatible with digital logic-based design principles. Finally, the results obtained from the concentration band detector example demonstrate the ability of OptCircuit to design circuits whose responses are contingent on the level of external inducer as well as pinpoint parameters for modification to rectify an existing (non-functional) biological circuit and... (BioMed Central)
CMU gets $10M grant from Hillman Foundation Feb 21, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
All New FG Falcon-Design that Reflects the Car Feb 20, 2008
"However, all the models in the new Falcon range share the same core design principles of kinetic design embodying dynamic movement, even when the vehicle is standing still. This European Ford vehicle design influence ensures that the 2008 Falcon will line up visually with Mondeo, Focus and future European vehicles in Ford showrooms.". Importantly, the new FG Falcon design encompasses body architecture changes and interior packaging upgrades that deliver marked improvements in ingress and... (AutoWeb)
Analysts: Wii's Slim NPD Lead Due To Smash Bros, Wii Fit Launches Feb 17, 2008
08] In this Gamasutra feature, AudiOdyssey co-developer Glinert explains why usability and accessibility are vital for creating tomorrow's hits, focusing on design principles for targeting and satisfying the disabled gamer. February 15, 2008. (Gamasutra)
Beatles' mystical guru dies Feb 8, 2008
The city requires the construction of buildings according to design principles set by Maharishi for harmony with nature. Ed Malloy, a TM practitioner and mayor of Fairfield, said Maharishi's followers in Iowa were spending Tuesday evening meditating and holding a "celebration of gratitude for everything he's given.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Architects Won’t Budge On Controversial Plans Jan 25, 2008
Friday January 25, 2008. Architects Won t Budge On Controversial Plans , Assistant Managing Editor01/24/2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Expanding horizons Jan 23, 2008
According to Gordon King, "20 Somerset is a 100,000 square foot building and the site is going to be used for the relocation of Suffolk's NESAD School, currently located at 75 Arlington Street, as well as additional studio and classroom space for the College of Arts and Sciences." King said that it was still too early to talk about the design principles of 20 Somerset, but that "they will focus on high-quality and sustainability, and they will be environmentally friendly and green. There is a... (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Storage Basics: Planning Your Fabric Jan 19, 2008
In this article we will discuss some common SAN design principles and help you plan for expansion. Storage Basics. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Appledore breaks ground at Pease Jan 16, 2008
Sitting on five acres at 177 Corporate Drive, the 12,500-square-foot office building will be one of the first at Pease to integrate sustainable building and site design principles. AEI, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, will relocate to the new building in July. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SmartPros Launches iReflect Training Software Jan 15, 2008
Incorporating advanced instructional design principles and utilizing audio and video recording technology in an intuitive interface, iReflect allows companies to quickly build training and practice modules that increase knowledge and awareness across an entire organization. iReflect is available for licensing in both Internet and Intranet platforms. (Primezone Releases)
Sensor design gets systematic Jan 5, 2008
To test their sensor design principles, the researchers addressed the issue of which nanoscale sensor designs are optimal for sensor applications where target molecules stick to the sensing element. EEs have long known that when sensing individual molecules from smoke detectors to biological and chemical sensors the smaller the sensing element, the better. (EETimes)
Wireless high on top 10 design features of 2007 Jan 5, 2008
Fundamentals are presented along with practical design principles. By. (EETimes)
Antiques, comfort can share space Dec 28, 2007
"I realized that every time I was attracted to a piece of furniture, it was from the Regency period. There's a tailored sophistication that I really like. The pieces are not heavily carved, and they're based on neoclassical design principles.". Hanging above the Regency partners' desk in the living room is a pair of monotints done on rice paper by Otto Neumann. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nature’s Laboratory Dec 25, 2007
Starting in 2008, the Environmental Education Association of Washington and Puget Sound Energy will partner with OSPI on a project to teach high school seniors about sustainable design principles. Joshua Berger, the E3 regional coordinator for EEAW, said education needs to happen outside school walls for the lessons to sink in. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Transcript of a Book Forum: "One Economics, Many Recipes: Globalization, Institutions, and Economy Growth" Dec 15, 2007
I stress a number of design principles. One of them is the need to combine sticks with carrots, the need to combine rents with discipline. (IMF News)
Unlocking The Mechanics -- And Mysteries -- Of Joint Pain Dec 8, 2007
It turns out that many of the same design principles are at work ... Thornton s applying design principles used more commonly by engineers to uncover some of the mysteries ... Medical scientist Dr. Gail Thornton is applying design principles developed by engineers to treat repetitive stress injuries in joints. (Science Daily)
Take time to stop and smell the roses Dec 2, 2007
Because rhododendrons enclose and are part of just about every part of the Berry garden, visitors can get a very clear idea of the design principles used when incorporating these lovely plants in a suburban setting. Berry interplanted with lots of deciduous trees, perennials and groundcovers, weaving large clumps to form a tapestry rather than a patchwork quilt. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Indian restaurant owner 'running out of money' Nov 29, 2007
The Lord Mayor Clover Moore, who used her casting vote to push the project through council, said at the time there was no point comparing the two budget figures because the project had evolved to include environmentally friendly design principles. Crown Street reopened. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Flamingo getting rebuilt Nov 24, 2007
Several elements would be common to all the alternatives considered, including demolition of the old lodge buildings and cottages, reconstruction or replacement of certain facilities damaged by past hurricanes, restoring areas to natural conditions no longer needed for facilities and sustainable design principles in the construction of new structures. Selection of a preferred alternative will follow analysis of public comment. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
Merger trumps joint venture plan Nov 21, 2007
The policy paper goes on to state that R&D concessions will be examined through the prism of several "design principles", including a requirement that concessions produce sustainable and more intensive R&D.. It is a carefully colourless statement but it points between the lines to several possible changes aimed at energising research and development. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Elsevier celebrates World Usability Day Nov 9, 2007
At Elsevier, user-centered design principles help the company create useful, easy-to-use electronic products that maximize user satisfaction and meet business needs. User centered design delivers products that: are easy to use and of high quality; provide competitive advantages; require fewer late and expensive design changes have fewer customer support calls and higher customer satisfaction generate higher profitability in a shorter time. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
US panel supports China net laws Oct 24, 2007
Meanwhile Microsoft said it was working with other technology firms to design principles for dealing with "laws, regulations and policies that interfere with the achievement of human rights". "These are difficult issues and Microsoft is working in tandem with other companies and entities to resolve these issues," Microsoft said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
SaaS, composite applications and SOA: Making them work ... Oct 13, 2007
It's important to note that not every service will fully deliver on all of the above design principles ... IT management decides that it's now time to begin making a true investment in SOA. The design principles listed above serve as the cornerstone for this work ... To begin, SOA design principles will increasingly serve as the standard by which well-run IT organizations measure themselves. (Search Webservices)
Conservation subdivision approved Oct 11, 2007
The design, which looks similar to a theoretical "conservation subdivision" considered by the Ames City Council earlier this year, will incorporate low-impact design principles and feature communal green spaces. The area, west of the Ames Golf and Country Club, south of 190th Street and west of Grant Avenue, consists of about 159. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ArtsBridge bringing art to classrooms Oct 5, 2007
The USU senior will be helping Millville Elementary students redecorate their building and showing them design principles in the process. It sounds like a great opportunity, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
American Electric Power Company Inc. Oct 3, 2007
AEP's Columbus headquarters will undergo upgrades and the company's New Albany transmission facility will wrap construction later this year under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design principles. The LEED certification, created by the to promote environmentally friendly design and operation, will be implemented through a range of renovations, said AEP spokeswoman Melissa McHenry. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Toledo woman's fall decorating ideas win her high honors in Country Woman magazine Sep 25, 2007
Country Woman magazine Managing Editor Lori Lau Grzybowski said the judges looked for creative decorating ideas that reflected good basic design principles, ideas that would inspire other readers. Cheryl s d;cor, with perky scarecrows, cornstalks, gourds and mums, and her rustic fence and backyard cabin, are sure to do just that, Grzybowski said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kapalua Resort launches energy conservation initiative with MicroPlanet products Sep 24, 2007
About MAUI LAND PPLE COMPANY, INC. Maui Land pple Company, Inc. (AMEX: MLP) is committed to the integration of agriculture, natural resource management and eco-effective design principles to create and manage holistic communities. MLP's vision of holistic communities is based on the traditional Hawaiian model of ahupua'a, a system of self-reliance which incorporates the artful use of land and water resources to sustain island life indefinitely. (Canada Newswire)
Why we love sounds of the city jungle Sep 23, 2007
It will translate those findings into design principles to help architects create sweeter-sounding cities. Among the urban sounds researchers have found to be surprisingly agreeable are car tyres on wet, bumpy asphalt, the distant roar of a motorway flyover, the rumble of an overground train and the thud of heavy bass heard on the street outside a nightclub. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Defining business services: SOA from a corporate ... Sep 14, 2007
Erl's service design principles such as service abstraction and service reusability can be applied when the business and IT begin to finalize IT project requirements and embark on service-oriented analysis and service modeling processes. Business services and business processes. (Search Webservices)
Election site won't replace TV Sep 14, 2007
0' design principles gaining currency on the internet, introduces voters to new style of election coverage. It offers interactive electoral maps, news and opinion and special YouTube channels devoted to each of the major parties. (The Australian)
Green - but not by the gold standard Sep 11, 2007
LEED was not economically feasible, but that didn't stop ad firm from applying sustainable design principles. JAY SOMERSET. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
AMD Introduces the World's Most Advanced x86 Processor, Designed for the Demanding Datacenter Sep 10, 2007
"Today more customers choose ProLiant for their AMD processor-based server blades than any other vendor by a factor of more than 2 to 1. HP offers customers a broad portfolio built on innovative designs to address customer needs in the areas of power, virtualization and cost," said Paul Miller, vice president, marketing, enterprise storage and servers, HP. "With today's launch of Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, we can help customers bring new levels of efficiency to their infrastructure as we... (Canada Newswire)
NetApp Sues Sun over File System Sep 6, 2007
"Here's what creators of ZFS have to say: 'The file system that has come closest to our design principles, other than ZFS itself, is WAFL the first commercial file system to use the copy-on-write tree of blocks approach to file system consistency,' " NetApp co-founder and executive vice president Dave Hitz wrote in an Aug. 5 blog. "One of the first patents I filed at NetApp describes this 'copy-on-write tree of blocks' technique in detail.". (eWeek)
Road work prompts temporary changes to parking at Park High School (545) Sep 4, 2007
City transportation officials used roundabout design principles to address poor safety conditions at the existing intersection. It has been the site of a high number of crashes compared to other city intersections. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Gene regulation in humans is closer than expected to simple organisms Aug 30, 2007
It will generate progress in establishing the design principles used by the transcription process in high organism, and allow a more focused search for the origins of their complexity. . (EurekAlert!)
Green the underappreciated design approach Aug 26, 2007
Completed in 1987, the building applied many energy-efficient design principles. Although many people underappreciated this extraordinary building, in my opinion, the building's design makes it one of the "greenest" buildings in Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Population sign soon will count again Aug 25, 2007
She has an innate sense of certain design principles. He said he honestly thought she d go further. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Charles Rogers, 70; architect acclaimed for bold vision Aug 23, 2007
Mr. Rogers was a keen listener who could pinpoint what clients wanted and explain the most sophisticated and technological design principles in layman's terms, his partners said. "He could do that without talking down to them. He could do that without making them feel as though he was being arrogant," said Perry Dean principal Steven Foote. (Boston Globe)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Former Illinois governor to speak Aug 21, 2007
Under the direction of conductor Matthew Garbutt, this year's show features music from "Oklahoma," "Grand Canyon Suite," "My Kind of Town, "Salute to the Big Apple," "America the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Midway March" and "God Bless the USA." Also featured will be soloists Miss USO San Diego, Victoria Robertson; and Petty Officer 2nd class Jarrod Fowler.Bring blankets and low chairs for lawn seating; and picnics are welcome.Proceeds will help support the Fallbrook Music... (North County Times)
Oracle challenges IBM, MS with app server platform Aug 15, 2007
According to the analyst firm's new report, "Forrester Wave: Application Server Platforms, Q3 2007," an application server platform consists of infrastructure software for building Web and composite applications, as well as applications based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) design principles ... According to the analyst firm's new report, "Forrester Wave: Application Server Platforms, Q3 2007," an application server platform consists of infrastructure software for building Web and... (SearchOracle.com)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Canine search and rescue program slated Aug 14, 2007
The class is a hands-on workshop that will cover HTML basics, two different methods for creating Web pages, how to select a host and domain name, the basic site planning strategies and Web design principles, and how to upload the site onto the World Wide Web. Cost is 89. (North County Times)
Developer: Redesigned Rushmont should meet public approval Aug 12, 2007
We ve created a design that we believe very strongly responds to all of the design principles. It s a composition of smaller elements, discrete elements, repeating elements that all combine to create the larger element, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
READERS WRITE Aug 7, 2007
Perhaps it is high time for bridge design to embody "fail-safe" design principles and a greater degree of redundancy such as aircraft structures have embodied over the past 50 years. The lesson that the aircraft industry has learned is that one can never be absolutely certain of detecting flaws by inspection alone, but it is possible to prevent structural collapse as a result of one unforeseen and isolated local failure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rebuilt intersection near Park High School to address safety concerns Aug 7, 2007
City transportation officials used roundabout design principles to address poor safety conditions at the existing intersection ... Patrick Fleming, standards development engineer with the DOT, said he won t call this intersection a roundabout because it doesn t follow all the design principles for one. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wild Rock West Virginia newest proposed housing development Aug 4, 2007
Wild Rock would be primarily a second home community using sustainable design principles, according to a news release Arnold issued. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
UCI awarded $14.4 million to support systems biology center UCI, Aug. 01 Aug 2, 2007
"Systems biology asks questions about why things are constructed the way they are, as opposed to simply how they work," said Dr. Arthur Lander, director of the new center and chair of the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at UCI. "Focusing on the design principles of large-scale systems is really a cultural change in the way scientists view and conduct biological and biomedical research.". The UCI center is being funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS),... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Antique engines inspire nano chip Jul 25, 2007
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Team Builds Viruses To Combat Harmful 'Biofilms' Jul 12, 2007
"The library could contain different phages that target different species or strains of bacteria, each constructed using related design principles to express different enzymes.". Creating such a library may soon be feasible with new technologies for synthesizing genes quickly and cheaply. (Science Daily)
