Architecture Studies http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/ Announces new materials and events in the ASL. Announcements and feature information from the ASL Librarian. en Copyright 2009 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:48 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Sustainability facts The following facts are contributed by SOA GA Andrea Wilkins. (They can also be read in the ASL restroom -- so yoiu have access in physical as well as virtual space!).

Did you know?

If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably have an inefficient model that uses between 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush. Newer, high-efficiency toilets use less than 1.3 gallons per flush -- that's at least 60 percent less water per flush!
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)


Letting your faucet run for five minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours.
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)

A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses only 10 to 25 gallons.
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)

Turn off lights when not needed. For example, turning off fluorescent lights saves energy, extends overall lamp life and reduces replacement costs. Myth: Turning lights on and off uses more electricity than leaving the lights on.
(http://www.srpnet.com/energy/biztips.aspx)


]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/10/sustainability-facts-1.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/10/sustainability-facts-1.html Ecological literacy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:48 -0800 September new books list posted Many of you have been checking out the new books in the ASL, on the new books display. If you haven't had a chance, or to guard against missing that new book that's "just the thing" have a look at the online new books list. The list for September is at
http://www.library.unlv.edu/collections/newstuff/newbk.php?catid=2

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]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/10/student-art-show-reception-oct.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2009/10/student-art-show-reception-oct.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:26 -0800 3rd Annual Student Art Exhibit Oct. 5- Nov. 6 The 3rd Annual ASL Student Art Exhibit runs Oct. 5-Nov. 6.

The exhibit features work from students in the College of Fine Arts, including School of Architecture and Art Department students.

This is a juried show.
Jurors are:
Brian "Paco" Alvarez
New Bureau curator, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Rebekah Just
exhibiting artist and 2009 UNLV graduate, received her MFA

Suzanne Couture
Senior Designer at Friedmutter Group

Mikayla Whitmore
Vagus Nerve publications director

David Baird
UNLV School of Architecture director, practicing artist

Sponsored by ASL, AIAS, UNLV, CSUN, SAGA, & Blick's

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