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News The William Eckhardt Research Center and the remodeled 5757 South University Avenue will be completed by fall 2015 and January 2015, respectively.

Posted May 20, 2014 by Sara Cao

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The William Eckhardt Research Center, which will house the astronomy and astrophysics department, the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, the Enrico Fermi Institute, and the new Institute for Molecular Engineering, will be open for use beginning fall 2015. The building will be located on South Ellis Avenue between East 56th Street and East 57th Street, across from the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library.

A crucial component to the design of the William Eckhardt Research Center has been to tailor the building to accommodate the diverse facilities of its future occupants, according to Amy Lee, communications strategy manager for Facilities Services.

Every time [the University] brings in a new researcher, Facilities Services gets involved because were building a new home for a new researcher that will need to be tailored to meet that persons needs, Lee said.

Because of this, construction began on all stories simultaneously, as opposed to building floor by floor as is typical, to allow researchers to visit the building and discuss their specific needs with architects.

Many of the floors will be shared between departments, and each floor features collaboration spaces in which researchers across departments can interact and work together on projects. Furthermore, the collaborative Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility, part of the Institute for Molecular Engineering, will be housed in the buildings first lower level. The facility will feature a large clean room, which will filter out the majority of airborne contaminants and provide a space in which members of various departments can collaborate on innovation in nanotechnology.

The buildings two basement levels were specially designed to mitigate vibrations that would interfere with the precise measurements at an atomic level taking place there.

The interior remodeling of 5757 South University Avenue will prepare it to house parts of the Department of economics and the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics. The remodeling includes the renovation and expansion of the former Chicago Theological Seminary building and the development of 58th Street into a pedestrian walkway. Faculty and staff are expected to move into the building over the summer, and classes will begin fall 2014. The project also includes the construction of a modern economic research pavilion located behind the building, which is scheduled for completion January 2015.

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A view of the Farrar school in Farrar taken from the city cemetery across the street

School was completed in 1922 and housed first grade through 12th grades

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By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com

The school house in Farrar is a three-story structure (with a gym in the basement) built across from a cemetery on six acres donated to the local school district in 1919.

Farrar, located about 15 or so miles northeast of Des Moines near highway 65, was completed in 1922 school started for first through 12th grades.

According to Will Conkel, owner of C & H Home Remodeling, and the volunteer building engineer

One of the classrooms inside the school with desks, chairs and equipment that were in the school when Nancy Oliver and her husband James bought the building.

for the Farrar school, the last high school class graduated in 1958 when they consolidated when the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District was formed.

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Surface Mounted Down lights, Panel Lights and LED 50W Bay Lights Latest Additions to Indoor Lighting

Taipei, Taiwan GlacialLight, the lighting division of GlacialTech Inc., is attending GuangZhou International Lighting Exhibition in Guangzhou, China on June 9th to 12th, 2014 to showcase its energy efficient lighting products and introduce its latest surface mounted down lights, bay lights, and LED panel lights. GlacialTech invites all to visit the company's booth at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Hall 11.2, booth B10.

Date: 09-12 June, 2014 Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou GlacialTech Booth: Hall 11.2, # B10

LED Panel Lights Visitors will get a chance to get a sneak peek at the upcoming square panel lights from GlacialLight. Available in 18 and 24 centimeter sizes, these all-new surface mounted panel lights offer new buildings modern, energy efficient illumination and an easy replacement for old-style fluorescent lighting.

50W Bay Lights GlacialLight's latest 50W Arcturus Series low bay lights will be on display. These artistically designed bay lights offer smooth diffused illumination for retail stores, restaurants, and homes. Philips Luxeon technology provides even light while a cool blue ring that glows when the GL-BL50 bay light is turned on gives a touch of style to indoor spaces.

Surface Mounted Down Lights GlacialLight's 6 and 8 inch surface mounted down lights are circular in shape and offer unobtrusive, easy to install lighting to any indoor environment. With AC and DC versions available, the 12W DL06-SM and the 18W DL08-SM lights are electrically compatible with worldwide power standards. Available in a variety of configurations and with direct or pendant rod attachment, these versatile down lights are perfect anywhere clean design is appreciated.

GlacialPower LED Drivers At the GlacialTech booth there will also be GlacialPower LED drivers on display. GlacialPower offers a full range of efficient LED drivers with features such as active Power Factor Correction and IP-67 waterproof protection. GlacialPower will show the new GL-DA02 DALI interface converter. The GL-DA02 converts international DALI standard to a full range of analog dimming signals for flexible and precise indoor lighting control.

Component Kits GlacialTech component kits enable customers to design custom lighting products. These semi-knocked-down kits can be used in all GlacialLight products and make cost-effective local assembly possible. Components available include: GlacialLight LED lighting modules and lenses; GlacialPower LED drivers; and GlacialTech LED thermal heat sinks.

Besides new products, GlacialLight will exhibit its existing product lineup, including its robust IP-rated down lights, bay lights, energy-efficient LED drivers featuring active PFC, and flood lights. GlacialLight products are known for their environmentally friendly design and versatility, with each model coming in a variety of configurations to suit customer needs.

About GlacialTech GlacialTech, established in June 2001 and based in New Taipei City (Taiwan), is the parent company of several brands that provide cooling, LED driver, and LED lighting solutions for both consumer and industrial market segments. The company leverages world-class engineering, efficient manufacturing and highest-quality materials to provide innovative products defined by an elegant style. Please visit the company homepage at http://www.GlacialTech.com.

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Toshiba's factory will be isolated from the outside air and have tightly controlled air and lighting systems, creating a sterile environment for the plants to grow

Looking to take a bite out of the Japanese food market, electronics giant Toshiba has announced plans to construct a vegetable production factory in the city of Yokosuka. The factory will use tightly controlled air and lighting systems to optimize conditions for indoor plant growth, the company expecting the resulting assortment of greens to yield JPY300 million (around US$3,000,000) in annual sales.

Construction of the plant is already underway, with Toshiba hoping to begin shipping products such as lettuce, baby leaf green, spinach and other vegetables as soon as July 2014. It is fitting the factory with fluorescent lighting along with an air conditioning system to keep constant temperature and moisture levels.

Toshiba's factory will be isolated from the outside air, creating a close to sterile environment within its walls. This means there is no need for pesticides and should result in a longer shelf life, with the company planning to sell on the produce to supermarkets and restaurants as vegetables rich in polyphenols and vitamin C.

Factories of this type are common throughout Japan, a country which has relied heavily on agricultural imports to meet its food requirements. By artificially controlling the environment in these factories, it is possible to produce large quantities of vegetables with a more efficient use of land, power and nutrients. Like other approaches to farming being developed for high-density areas, these factories have the potential to help cater for the food production needs of growing urban populations.

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The acting Registrar of the Architects Registration Council of Ghana, Mrs Stella Arthiabah, has cautioned the public to beware of unauthorised persons, who are illegally practising architecture in the country.

She said in a statement that certain individuals and firms, though not being architects or architectural firms, presented themselves to unsuspecting clients and submitted proposals for consideration for architectural design and consultancy services.

Such practices do not only affect the proper planning and adherence to building regulations in the country but also pose great danger to our society since these individuals lack the required coaching to do proper work.

Mrs Arthiabah cited part 3, paragraph 20 of the Architects Decree 1969 (NLCD 357); Part 1, Section 6 of the National Building Regulations 1996 (LI 1630); and related legislation which make clear reference to the practice and engagement of architects and the allied professionals.

The architect is the lead design professional and has the capacity and training in the art and science of building design and the design of spaces in general.

She urged the public to engage only registered architects and architectural firms for architectural services, ensure that Statement of Work (SOW) for consultancy services was clearly stated to avoid any ambiguities, request for proof of valid practice certificates from consultants and also seek assistance from the Council or the Ghana Institute of Architects when developing SOW for building projects.

Mrs Arthiabah noted that the authorised architects had the capacity to embark on core architectural services, including project feasibility/viability studies, concept ideas development, building design and detailing, construction supervision, contract administration, project management, rehabilitation and refurbishment, conservation, interior design, landscape design, building survey and facilitating planning approvals.

The Architects Registration Council of Ghana is mandated by the Architects Decree of 1969 (NLCD 357) to control the practice of Architecture in Ghana, and prescribe and uphold standards of professional conduct and ethics of the practice in the interest of the general public.

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The Nigerian Institute of Architects on Tuesday urged the Lagos State Government to adequately fund its new Mortgage Scheme.

This is contained in a Communiqu issued at the end of the Lagos Architects Forum 5.0, signed by Mr. Ladipo Lewis, Chairman, NIA, Lagos Chapter, and its Secretary, Mr. Bayo Ogunmefun.

The forum with the theme Architecture and Real Estate Development, noted that funding the new mortgage scheme would enable the government take care of the housing deficit in the State.

There is a massive housing shortage in Lagos State for the low and medium Income classes.

This situation is caused by lack of an effective mortgage system, inadequate provision of finance and difficult access to land.

We believe that funding the new scheme will help the low and medium income earners in both the formal and the informal sectors of the economy, the communiqu said.

It also urged the State Government to make procurement of Certificates of Occupancy and Governors Consents easy.

The communiqu said that the State Government should either adopt the National Building Code or evolve its own State Code, to stem building failure and collapse.

It suggested that the state should put in place policies that would encourage continuous development of quality Hotels of various standards.

The communiqu said that this was necessary because of the mega-city status of Lagos and its economic importance in the country and the West African Sub-Region.

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