The relevant research is questioning the essence of the existence of an adequate internal circulation to human dimensions. The research was based on the method of anthropometric assessment of internal circulation de Barros (2009), which was applied in three different sizes of apartments in the city of Caruaru-PE. These apartments were evaluated through the floor plans and furniture layouts, sug...

Two studies evaluated the effects of a group contingency on electricity conservation. In Study 1, residents of 166 apartment units in three towers held meetings and received biweekly payments of the value of electricity saved compared to predicted use. The group contingencies were initiated in each tower in a multiple-baseline design. The program produced substantial savings in one tower (11.2%...

The energy required to create a comfortable living environment in high-density cities in hot and humid climates usually demands a substantial electricity usage with an associated environmental burden. This paper describes an integrated passive design approach to reduce the cooling requirement for high-rise apartments through an improved building envelope design. The results show that a saving o...

This paper presents the design and prototype implementation of new Wi-Fi technology based monitoring and controlling the field equipments or machines using Phone, Tablet Laptop or any desktop pc having Wi-Fi utility with IEEE 802.11b, g and n standards. The proposed system is divided into two parts for better implementation; the first part is monitoring the embedded system (field equipments) da...

BACKGROUND Persons with severe mental disorders (PSMD) form a highly heterogeneous group. Identifying subgroups sharing similar PSMD profiles may help to develop treatment plans and appropriate services for their needs. This study seeks to establish a PSMD typology by looking at individual characteristics and the amount and adequacy of help received. METHODS The study recruited a sample of 35...

One of the most important components preparing and conducting military (convencional) peace support operations is operations, it’s effectiveness highly affected by distance supporting forces equipments from which are participating in actual operation. In favor forces, services’ effective availability, we can create objects camps outside garrison’s area for housing units providing life – working...

Moving is a tricky business. UI seniors Dave Sherlock and Gregor Ernst were moving out of Ralston Creek apartments Monday afternoon, and Ernst said the move across town was a race with the clock. "I can't move into (my new apartment) until 12 p.m., but I have to be completely moved out of here by 2;20 p.m.," he said. "Some of my friends and I rented a truck for $90." Thousands of Iowa city resi...

BACKGROUND Cockroaches and mice, which are common in urban homes, are sources of allergens capable of triggering asthma symptoms. Traditional pest control involves the use of scheduled applications of pesticides by professionals as well as pesticide use by residents. In contrast, integrated pest management (IPM) involves sanitation, building maintenance, and limited use of least toxic pesticide...