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Fitis a book about architecture and society that seeks to fundamentally change how architects and the public think about the task of design. Distinguished architect and urbanist Robert Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes, and cities should be designed to fit: fit the purpose, fit the place, fit future possibilities. Fit replaces old paradigms, such as form follows function, and less is more, by recognizing that the relationship between architecture and society is a true dialogue--dynamic, complex, and, if carried out with knowledge and skill, richly rewarding. With a tip of the hat to John Dewey,Fitexplores architecture as we experience it. Geddes starts with questions: Why do we design where we live and work? Why do we not just live in nature, or in chaos? Why does society care about architecture? Why does it really matter?Fitanswers these questions through a fresh examination of the basic purposes and elements of architecture--beginning in nature, combining function and expression, and leaving a legacy of form. Lively, charming, and gently persuasive, the book shows brilliant examples of fit: from Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia and Louis Kahn's Exeter Library to contemporary triumphs such as the Apple Store on New York's Fifth Avenue, Chicago's Millennium Park, and Seattle's Pike Place. Fitis a book for everyone, because we all live in constructions--buildings, landscapes, and, increasingly, cities. It provokes architects and planners, humanists and scientists, civic leaders and citizens to reconsider what is at stake in architecture--and why it delights us.

This study documents observations of breeding behavior at two Osprey Pandion haliaetus carolinensis nest sites discovered at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. We developed Osprey location criteria and behavior and activity classifications from observations in 2006 and 2007, and subsequently measured those behaviors and activities at those locations in 2008-10. Eleven separate observers documented breeding behavior in and around each nest site from 2008 to 2010 for a total of 858 hours. Ground-based behavioral observations by researchers from an enclosed vehicle minimized anthropogenic disturbance. This study provides quantitative and qualitative assessments of breeding behavior that includes incubation, brooding, nest defense, and interloper occurrences from 2008 to 2010 and describes breeding timelines, mean brood size, and productivity from 2006 to 2011. Female Ospreys incubated and brooded significantly more than male Ospreys. Behavioral data suggest that breeding adult females and male Ospreys have differing nest and nest area defensive priorities. Breeding timelines and behaviors documented in this study are similar to those described in the literature. This study provides the first account of breeding phenology and behavior for Ospreys in Interior Alaska. La présente étude fait état de l'observation du comportement reproducteur à deux sites de nidification de balbuzards pêcheurs Pandion haliaetus carolinensis découverts à Fort Wainwright, en Alaska. Nous avons élaboré des critères propres à l'emplacement de même que des classifications relatives aux comportements et aux activités des balbuzards pêcheurs à partir d'observations réalisées en 2006 et en 2007, après quoi nous avons mesuré ces comportements et ces activités à ces mêmes emplacements de 2008 à 2010. Onze observateurs distincts ont pris note des comportements reproducteurs à chaque site et près de chaque site de 2008 à 2010, ce qui a représenté 858 heures d'observation. Les observations du comportement au sol réalisées par les chercheurs à partir d'un véhicule fermé ont minimisé la perturbation anthropique. Cette étude permet d'obtenir des évaluations quantitatives et qualitatives du comportement reproducteur, notamment en ce qui a trait à l'incubation, la couvaison, la défense du nid et la présence d'intrus de 2008 à 2010. Elle décrit également les chronologies de reproduction, la taille moyenne de la nichée et la productivité de 2006 à 2011. Les balbuzards pêcheurs femelles incubaient et couvaient les oisillons beaucoup plus souvent que les balbuzards pêcheurs mâles. Les données relatives au comportement suggèrent que les femelles adultes reproductrices et les balbuzards pêcheurs mâles ont des priorités différentes pour ce qui est de la défense des nids et les environs des nids. Les chronologies et les comportements de reproduction cités dans cette étude sont semblables à ceux décrits dans diverses publications. Cette étude présente le premier recensement de la phénologie de reproduction et du comportement des balbuzards pêcheurs de l'intérieur de l'Alaska.

Plans to maintain and preserve the Stonehenge historic site in England are discussed. Geoffrey Wainwright's Stonehenge \"Master Plan\" suggests challenges in reconciling international legislation with local aspirations. Fielden disagrees with Wainwright.

Kennet and Young disagree with Geoffrey Wainwright's plan for preserving the Stonehenge historic site in England. Their criticism of the Stonehenge Master Plan and Wainwright's rebuttal are discussed.

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Old City Hall and Queen's Park are also solid and imposing examples of the Victorian-age architectural style. Between 1898 and 1913, the house was enlarged and remodeled to keep up with the changing times and has evolved from mid-Victorian to 1930s Colonial Revival and includes items from the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles Anna Kathleen Thompson, James and Susan's granddaughter, negotiated the sale and transfer of the house in 1978.

PURPOSE: The stationing and training of increased aviation assets within U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) is proposed. USARAK includes the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Wainwright and the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Richardson. Key issues identified during scoping include those related to cultural resources, noise effects, hazardous materials management, and area wildlife including beluga whales. Three alternatives, including a No-Action Alternative (Alternative 1), are evaluated in this final EIS. Under Alternative 2, which is the preferred alternative, an Aviation Task Force would be formed by augmenting USARAK's existing aviation assets with 40 additional helicopters and 710 additional soldiers. The Task Force would be stationed at Fort Wainwright where construction of new facilities and operation of additional generators and support vehicles would be required. Takeoffs and landings from Ladd Army Airfield would more than double and would average 40 airfield operations per day. Training would occur on current USARAK training lands, use existing flight corridors, and occur year-round with some restrictions on season, time, altitude, and location. Alternative 3 would form a Combat Aviation Brigade by augmenting existing aviation assets with 84 additional helicopters and 2,360 additional soldiers. Sixty percent of the Brigade would be stationed at Fort Wainwright and the remaining soldiers would be distributed evenly between Fort Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base. Aircraft also would be distributed among the three installations. Under Alternative 3, construction of all the facilities required for Alternative 2, as well as construction of some additional facilities, would occur at Fort Wainwright Main Post. The Combat Aviation Brigade would operate more vehicles and generators to support training which would occur on all USARAK training lands and use existing flight corridors. The number of takeoffs and landings from Ladd Army Airfield would be the same as for Alternative 2, but additional takeoffs and landings would occur from Fort Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base. POSITIVE IMPACTS: Implementation of the proposed action would enhance USARAK aviation capabilities, improve training opportunities for existing forces, and improve the Army's ability to support worldwide military operations. Increasing the types and numbers of aviation assets available to USARAK would provide the full range of integrated tactical combat support options and training needs required by the modern Brigade Combat Team. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Construction would increase the amount of impervious surfaces. Increased airfield operations would raise the potential for interaction with general aviation, but USARAK would continue to coordinate with local civilian aviation interests and the U.S. Air Force to reduce potential conflicts in heavily used corridors. Under both Alternatives 2 and 3, the World War II-era National Historic Landmark at Fort Wainwright would be adversely impacted from infill development of facilities, viewshed obstruction from infill development, and the potential for change in the use of Hangars 2 and 3. Wildlife would be affected by both the increased use of flight corridors and the increased number of exercises at training areas. Bald eagles nest along the flight corridors and could be affected by the aircraft and helicopter noise. Alternative 3 would increase effects to sandhill cranes. Alternative 2 would result in shortage of military family housing as well as barracks housing at Fort Wainwright as compared to Alternative 1 and temporary housing would be required. LEGAL MANDATES: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).