Discuss the “pros and cons’ of natural ventilation in a residence.Fresh air is important, but it depends on what part of the country youlive in. Research the net’ and come up with some facts on the usage offresh air (ducted), and how it should be mixed with conditioned air in aresidence. Do not only consider “inside air quality”, but also discussattic air; mechanical make-up and combustion air.
Category: Architecture
The Pros and Cons of International Contracting for U.S. Based Contractors
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of international contracting for a U.S. based contractor.
The Power of Nudges in Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits
Choice architecture and nudges
“A nudge is any aspect of choice architecture that alters peoples’ behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives.”
Nudge, Thaler & Sunstein, 2008
For this assignment, think of a situation in which you or another person might have a hard time making a choice to do something that is better in the long run. Some examples might be as simple as keeping track of your keys or as complex as saving for retirement. Healthy eating, exercise, are sticking to a budget are all everyday examples where nudges can come in handy. Finishing a personal project or working on an enjoyable hobby instead of doom scrolling are less everyday, but also could benefit from a nudge.
Design a nudge that would help people choose a better alternative. It could be just for you or for people in general.
Some types of nudges are:
• Opt-in vs opt-out defaults – when people must opt-out of something like organ donation or retirement programs, they are more likely to participate.
• Make it easy: If you want kids to eat fruit, give them fruit that’s already sliced.
• Reminders: Messages that your car is due for service – from your car.
• Curation: Reduce the number of options in a choice set.
• Perceptual: lines on Lakeshore Drive, putting food on a smaller plate.
Negative nudges:
• Don’t save your credit card information online.
• Don’t bring home food or alcohol that you want to avoid consuming.
For the assignment:
• Explain the problem you’re designing the nudge for. What is the usual behavior and what is the hoped-for behavior?
• Is it just for you or is it more general?
• Describe the nudge and how it will work.
• If possible, try it and report your results.
Modernizing the Construction Industry: Addressing Perceptions and Embracing Innovation
The construction industry is sometimes described as behind the times (a dinosaur). Do you agree? Yes, No, Why? Does this negative perception affect our industry? What needs to be done to change this image? Give an example and use scholarly resources to support your posts.
The Impact of Religious Architecture on Community
How religious architecture can affect a community.
The Influence of Perception, Nature, and Photography on Art
Read Sturken and Cartwright (Chapters 3–5). View the National Parks in Illinois at https://www.nps.gov/state/il/index.htm and explore each of the five parks and after viewing this Internet nature experience, reflectively respond to the first study question. Consider how one’s perception affects a work of art.
Review the national parks on the Internet: When has nature taken you outside yourself? Describe an experience in which you were overtaken with a sense of awe. Locate a poem (not in the text) that portrays the feelings you experienced. Cite the poem and explain why this poem speaks to you.
From Sturken and Cartwright (Chapter 4 pp. 151–174 and Chapter 5 pp. 204–212): What does the usage of perspective imply? What led to the invention of photography? How has photography influenced art and daily life? How have digital images influenced art and daily life?
Mosques: Design and Architecture
Mosques utilize the elements of design, interwoven with religious practice, to direct the movements of people.
Watch the video, linked below and consider how architecture shapes the direction of each of our days.
How do buildings you encounter form your experience? How does their design differ from a Mosque design?
Security Architecture Design
Since it is so dangerous, why would designers install software into the kernel at all (or make use of kernel software)? If you were an antivirus designer or maker, what other methods do you utilize to prevent virus?Answer the questions with an APA-formatted paper (Title page, body and references only). Your response should have a minimum of 500 words. Count the words only in the body of your response, not the references.
Security Architecture Design
If the maker of antivirus software wants to be successful, the software has to be as close to bulletproof as the maker can possibly make it. Nothing is perfect; we certainly should understand at this point that no software can be proven bug free and that no security posture is 100% risk-free. Based on this statement, what do you think it could be better to improve the antivirus software? How safe do you feel to use antivirus software in your organization, and what other precautions do you use to prevent virus, malware, etc.?
Mycorrhizae
How Can Mycorrhizae Help In Organic Gardening And Sustainable Agriculture?