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  Weekly Summary: In this week's readings and in depth learning we explored the vast intricacies of different plumbing systems and how they are incorporated in structures. We also took a look at different sustainability practices related to the use and reuse of water and plumbing systems in today's ever  advancing societies.   When beginning our understanding of plumbing systems within our current buildings and their functioning components, it is important to start from the basics of the principles behind plumbing. Plumbing is all about getting clean, usable water into the building and unsanitary, waste water out of the building. The way this is done is by the use of pressure building up through the pipes forcing water to be radially available when it is switched on. The most commonly used ways for building up water pressure is through the use of water towers that use the weight of gravity from being so high up in the tower to come down into the pipes and force water...

Weekly Summary  This week we learned about lighting in natural settings and in interior manufactured settings ranging from light fixtures to the different kinds of lighting available in a space.  The origins of electricity and lighting typically start off at a powerplant that uses nuclear energy, or fusion and fission to create reactions strong enough to move enormous turbines to create the end result of electrical energy. This electrical energy is harvested and distributed through the use of power lines across selected areas in the United states and parts of Canada called a grid. There are currently three major grids the entire United States is separated into that separate the east coast, central religion, and west coast. The electricity is then stepped down at different stations along the way of its travel because the voltage is much too high for its end use in interior spaces. Through the use of transformers, the voltage is altered making it much more safe for everyday use ...

  WEEK 8 Mechanical Systems  We looked closely this week at how the globe is converting to sustainable energy sources including solar energy, hydraulic energy, and wind energy in our readings and lessons. By examining the various modern sources of common energy usages and how they are implemented into heating and cooling systems in buildings and structures, we also dug even deeper into the subject of energy. Common Sources of Fuel  We learnt in this chapter how the energy landscape is shifting toward a wide mix of energy sources in order to meet the nation's growing demand for power. Energy sources that are often used include fossil fuels such as natural gas and coal, which have historically dominated the energy industry. However, there is a determined push underway to switch to cleaner and more sustainable alternatives. Renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar electricity, have grown dramatically as a result of technological developments and growing environm...

  WEEKLY SUMMARY  In this week we learned a plethora of information regarding to ceiling systems, their various functions, distinctive looks, and the materials used to establish the perfect ceiling to complete a space. It is interesting to see just how much a room can look better, function better, and feel better when the ceiling is designed well. Throughout this blog we will explore the numerous amounts of ceiling designs, their origins, and how they interact with the user and the interior of the space.  Ceiling Materials  Based on the type of ceiling preferred for a space usually dictates the kinds of materials used in its construction. In general circumstances ceilings are typically a result of overhead flooring from a level above, or from a series of trusses that make up the structural components of the roofing system. These ceilings contain elements of drywall finished with a variety of different material such as plaster, paints, or extruding elements involving ...