Articles by Emma Potter
Architectural Prompting: beyond rendering, AI enters project documentation
Artificial intelligence where you can’t see it Many AI tools that are emerging in the AEC world are not so much about generating shapes or images, but about organizing and interpreting large amounts of design information.
Panoramic windows and free building: the TAR denies the Municipality and blocks the demolition the Emilia-Romagna TAR has established that the removable panoramic windows fall into free construction, canceling a municipal demolition order and confirming t
A recent sentence of the Emilia-Romagna TAR has established that the removable panoramic windows (Vepa) are part of thefree construction And they don’t need building permits. The case stems from a dispute between some real estate owners and a municipal administration, which had ordered the demolition of glass structures installed on a balcony, considering it illegal works.
Pre-'67 works: illegal if in the absence of concrete evidence
When a property is declared abusive, it is the owner’s responsibility to prove that it was built before 1967, a period in which it was not yet mandatory to obtain a building permit. This legal responsibility entails the need to present concrete and reliable evidence to avoid severe sanctions, such as a demolition order. But what is acceptable evidence? What are the legal consequences for those who fail to meet this burden of proof?
Senator Claman Introduces Legislation Expanding Telehealth Providers and Services
To search in site, type your keyword and hit enter Home / State / Senator Claman Introduces Legislation... JUNEAU – Monday, Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands telehealth providers and services available to Alaskans. Last year, the legislature passed House Bill 265, which created a framework for telehealth in statute and ensured Alaskans’ access to critical health care.
Research round-up: November 2019
Written by: Emma Lee Potter | Published: 06 November 2019 SecEd's research round-up for November 2019 includes studies into the impact that guest speakers can have in schools and for careers education, the impact of exercise on pupil performance, and the impact that body image anxiety is having on young girls. Guest speakers Outside speakers who visit secondary schools to share their expertise and talk about their lives and careers make a big difference to pupils.
Health-Related Quality of Life Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults: The Burden of Health Disparities in 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data | LGBT Health
Introduction Health disparities among LGBT populations were highlighted in a 2011 Institute of Medicine report.1 After the report's release, LGBT people became a target population under the Healthy People 2020 initiative, and numerous researchers have investigated health disparities on the basis of sexual orientation.2 Researchers have documented that disparities exist between heterosexual and nonheterosexual people across the life course from lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth,3 to...
Young carers are going ‘under the radar’
Four out of five young carers are going ‘under the radar’ according to new research. Emma Lee-Potter looks at the findings Caring for a sick, disabled or mentally ill member of your family can be physically gruelling, mentally taxing and emotionally draining. The responsibility is even more demanding for children tasked with caring for sick parents or siblings, especially if they receive little or no outside support.
Is social media responsible for your safety during a disaster?
Given the popularity of Facebook and Twitter, it’s not surprising so many people use social media in crises such as floods, fires and earthquakes. Facebook has introduced Safety Check, a new tool for users in disaster-affected areas to notify their network of “friends” of their safety and check on their family and friends. Facebook will send a notification to users who may be affected by a disaster, based on the location in their profile and geolocation data collected by apps.
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