This purpose of this presentation is to document the history and significance of the Hotel Trotch... more This purpose of this presentation is to document the history and significance of the Hotel Trotcha and to emphasize the urgent need to document other significant pieces of Cuban architecture before they are gone forever.
This presentation was presented at the FIU CSI Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, Miami, FL on February 4, 2022
Abstract In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequ... more Abstract In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban crowding led to increased health problems and disease transmissions. This interdisciplinary study analyzed how domestic kitchen design was influenced by concerns for public health, the changing role of women, and Victorian disease theory that centered on sanitation and germs. The role of women changed during this time period from being the manager of domestic servants to becoming the provider of domestic service for their families. Public health officials advised the housewife on the best ways to maintain family health and viewed the healthy home as a means to prevent the spread of disease. No room saw more change to improve health than the kitchen. These changes were seen in overall kitchen design, furnishings, and finishes. This review of the history of kitchen design through a multidiscipUnary perspective provided insight into how design concepts evolved and gave a beneficial example of an historical study to educators who desire to convey to students the importance of a comprehensive design perspective.
The International Journal of Design in Society, 2014
This research study created, piloted, and field tested a new instrument designed to collect perce... more This research study created, piloted, and field tested a new instrument designed to collect perceptions toward an interior designer’s impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The study also established an initial profile of perceptions within building industry professionals, identified the salient factors within those perceptions, and determined the level of these factors through a factor analysis. The Health, Safety, & Welfare in the Built Environment instrument was developed using a table of specifications based on the subject content that interior designers must be familiar with in regards to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public according to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the interior design Body of Knowledge (BoK). The questionnaire was administered to members of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Gulf States Region. A factor analysis on the gathered data determined that there were four underlying thematic sub-groups or factors. They were labeled codes & materials, design strategies, mechanical, and supervision. These factors, along with the study’s findings will be discussed further in this article.
The ability to work in groups is fundamental to education and professional environments. Today’s ... more The ability to work in groups is fundamental to education and professional environments. Today’s classrooms are predominately filled with Millennials who have been working in teams their whole lives. Millennials enjoy group work because it is perceived as more fun and gives them a sense of unity and collaboration; unfortunately, it also gives them a way to avoid risks (Alsop, 2008). So, how do characteristics and learning styles of Millennials affect group work? As educators generally stemming from the Baby Boomer and Gen X generations, many instructors are either unaware or misinformed on effective grouping strategies for Millennials. This paper explores the fundamentals differences of Millennials and how they translate into strategies for successful group work. Catherine Kendall, Jessica Etheredge, Dana Moody, & Ashley Cooper Group Projects with Millennials: The Question of Not Why...but How 54 Journal of Learning in Higher Education 55 Spring 2014 (Volume 10 Issue 1) FUNDAMENTAL ...
The purpose of this study was to document and define symbolic imagery found within the grounds of... more The purpose of this study was to document and define symbolic imagery found within the grounds of the Colon Cemetery in Havana, Cuba. Memorials erected to the dead use symbology to tell stories about the departed, giving us clues to the deceased’s values and philosophies, as well as their religion, ethnicity, social memberships, occupations, education, level of wealth, and thoughts on the afterlife (Keister, 2004). Using images of Colon Cemetery from a photographic documentary series, Havana: Behind the Facade, architectural and cemetery symbology was grouped into categories, researched for meaning, and sought for interpretations to reveal clues about Cuban culture and beliefs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In general, these symbols revealed that this society believed in religious fervor, an afterlife, and a merciful God. This study serves to guide anyone who wants to interpret cemetery symbology. It opens the door to future studies on specific Cuban families and tombs. ...
In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban... more In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban crowding led to increased health problems and disease transmissions. This interdisciplinary study analyzed how domestic kitchen design was influenced by concerns for public health, the changing role of women, and Victorian disease theory that centered on sanitation and germs. The role of women changed during this time period from being the manager of domestic servants to becoming the provider of domestic service for their families. Public health officials advised the housewife on the best ways to maintain family health and viewed the healthy home as a means to prevent the spread of disease. No room saw more change to improve health than the kitchen. These changes were seen in overall kitchen design, furnishings, and finishes. This review of the history of kitchen design through a multidisciplinary perspective provided insight into how design concepts evolved and gave a beneficial example of an historical study to educators who desire to convey to students the importance of a comprehensive design perspective.
This purpose of this presentation is to document the history and significance of the Hotel Trotch... more This purpose of this presentation is to document the history and significance of the Hotel Trotcha and to emphasize the urgent need to document other significant pieces of Cuban architecture before they are gone forever.
This presentation was presented at the FIU CSI Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, Miami, FL on February 4, 2022
Abstract In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequ... more Abstract In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban crowding led to increased health problems and disease transmissions. This interdisciplinary study analyzed how domestic kitchen design was influenced by concerns for public health, the changing role of women, and Victorian disease theory that centered on sanitation and germs. The role of women changed during this time period from being the manager of domestic servants to becoming the provider of domestic service for their families. Public health officials advised the housewife on the best ways to maintain family health and viewed the healthy home as a means to prevent the spread of disease. No room saw more change to improve health than the kitchen. These changes were seen in overall kitchen design, furnishings, and finishes. This review of the history of kitchen design through a multidiscipUnary perspective provided insight into how design concepts evolved and gave a beneficial example of an historical study to educators who desire to convey to students the importance of a comprehensive design perspective.
The International Journal of Design in Society, 2014
This research study created, piloted, and field tested a new instrument designed to collect perce... more This research study created, piloted, and field tested a new instrument designed to collect perceptions toward an interior designer’s impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The study also established an initial profile of perceptions within building industry professionals, identified the salient factors within those perceptions, and determined the level of these factors through a factor analysis. The Health, Safety, & Welfare in the Built Environment instrument was developed using a table of specifications based on the subject content that interior designers must be familiar with in regards to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public according to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the interior design Body of Knowledge (BoK). The questionnaire was administered to members of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Gulf States Region. A factor analysis on the gathered data determined that there were four underlying thematic sub-groups or factors. They were labeled codes & materials, design strategies, mechanical, and supervision. These factors, along with the study’s findings will be discussed further in this article.
The ability to work in groups is fundamental to education and professional environments. Today’s ... more The ability to work in groups is fundamental to education and professional environments. Today’s classrooms are predominately filled with Millennials who have been working in teams their whole lives. Millennials enjoy group work because it is perceived as more fun and gives them a sense of unity and collaboration; unfortunately, it also gives them a way to avoid risks (Alsop, 2008). So, how do characteristics and learning styles of Millennials affect group work? As educators generally stemming from the Baby Boomer and Gen X generations, many instructors are either unaware or misinformed on effective grouping strategies for Millennials. This paper explores the fundamentals differences of Millennials and how they translate into strategies for successful group work. Catherine Kendall, Jessica Etheredge, Dana Moody, & Ashley Cooper Group Projects with Millennials: The Question of Not Why...but How 54 Journal of Learning in Higher Education 55 Spring 2014 (Volume 10 Issue 1) FUNDAMENTAL ...
The purpose of this study was to document and define symbolic imagery found within the grounds of... more The purpose of this study was to document and define symbolic imagery found within the grounds of the Colon Cemetery in Havana, Cuba. Memorials erected to the dead use symbology to tell stories about the departed, giving us clues to the deceased’s values and philosophies, as well as their religion, ethnicity, social memberships, occupations, education, level of wealth, and thoughts on the afterlife (Keister, 2004). Using images of Colon Cemetery from a photographic documentary series, Havana: Behind the Facade, architectural and cemetery symbology was grouped into categories, researched for meaning, and sought for interpretations to reveal clues about Cuban culture and beliefs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In general, these symbols revealed that this society believed in religious fervor, an afterlife, and a merciful God. This study serves to guide anyone who wants to interpret cemetery symbology. It opens the door to future studies on specific Cuban families and tombs. ...
In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban... more In the late 1800s negative effects associated with the Industrial Revolution and subsequent urban crowding led to increased health problems and disease transmissions. This interdisciplinary study analyzed how domestic kitchen design was influenced by concerns for public health, the changing role of women, and Victorian disease theory that centered on sanitation and germs. The role of women changed during this time period from being the manager of domestic servants to becoming the provider of domestic service for their families. Public health officials advised the housewife on the best ways to maintain family health and viewed the healthy home as a means to prevent the spread of disease. No room saw more change to improve health than the kitchen. These changes were seen in overall kitchen design, furnishings, and finishes. This review of the history of kitchen design through a multidisciplinary perspective provided insight into how design concepts evolved and gave a beneficial example of an historical study to educators who desire to convey to students the importance of a comprehensive design perspective.
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