A corporate social responsibility framework, the B Corp certification, was established in the United States in 2006. Since its founding, nearly 8,000 companies globally have gone through the process to become B Corp certified. The technology of the certification serves as a tool or performative action that turns the practices...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic triggered an increase in remote work-from-home for office workers. Given that many homes now function as offices despite not being designed to support office work, it is critical to research the impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) in homes on the cognitive performance of...
In an era marked by a rapid increase in the number, frequency, and severity of climate hazards, the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in disaster management (DM) and policymaking cannot be overstated. Demographic shifts coupled with asymmetric population growth have created new challenges for local jurisdictions, that are...
Enduring Moments is an abstract concept that aligns with personal struggles, experiences, and beliefs transitioning into ruins, evoking uncertainty that persists in a cycle of lament and regret. Throughout my life, I’ve observed the delicate equilibrium between internal feelings and external circumstances. I explore the emotions that surface during challenging...
The home is the deepest symbol of a person’s life, as it is a place that holds all that is dear to us. Structurally similar, both shelter our heart and soul. A home is built by first clearing and preparing the land for construction, and then laying a foundation and...
Plan for more just and equitable teaching in Introduction to International Relations1. Bring in readings from thinkers from the globalsouth and non-western countries• Identify four readings (one for each unit of thecourse)• Examples include: Haile Selassie’s address tothe League of Nations, W.E.B. Du Bois
For a 1% increase in construction cost, application of options outlined in CSA S520:22 can help reduce very severe,very dangerous wind damage to homes – including total loss of roof components.
We can design new woodframe houses to resist high winds, but what are the costs and benefits?This work considers key vertical load path enhancements to resist wind uplift prescribed in Canadianstandard CSA S520:22 that exceed requirements of the 2020 National Building Code. This workpresents a probabilistic, performance-based wind engineering analytical...
Around one-third of the world plays video games. The connections and interactions between gamers coupled with positive social teachings like teamwork and effective communication are just a few benefits of playing. However, the cues and information of these games is mostly visual, removing the ability for blind or visually impaired...
This paper is a case study that investigated the relationships between TikTok influencer Alix Earle and her followers. Six female participants who attend the University of Colorado Boulder were interviewed and were asked questions regarding their first impressions of the influencer, their perceived relationship to her, and their affinity and...