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Re-imagining client learning and knowledge sharing of architectural services through a multi-layered journey map tool
Get PDFpeer reviewedPurposeIn this paper, we investigate the current conditions as well as possibilities of a better interaction between architects and user–clients in the Belgian single-family housing context. We specifically focus on issues around client learning and knowledge sharing of architectural services.Design/methodology/approachFollowing the research through design methodology, we report on a co-design process converging towards a multi-layered journey map tool. We analyze the discussions held between architects and user-clients during “Ideation & Design” workshops that led to this specific tool idea, within a broader co-design process context.FindingsIn terms of client learning and knowledge sharing, there is a need for (1) sharing the process knowledge, (2) clarifying responsibilities and missions of both parties and (3) considering different levels of engagement of user-clients. Current ways of interaction around these issues are mostly based on verbal exchanges during meetings and written explanations in contracts. In terms of future expectations, it has been revealed that both parties are in favor of (1) keeping the relationship trustworthy but informal, (2) using visual ways of representing the architectural journey and (3) providing additional “pedagogical” support when needed.Originality/valueOur work not only discusses current practices regarding client learning and knowledge sharing of architectural services but also highlights the future-oriented aspirations of architects and user-clients. It proposes actionable design criteria and a multi-layered journey map tool to support the relationship between architects and user-clients, both transferable to architectural education
Scale Effects on Nominal Wake Fraction in Shallow Water: An Experimental and CFD Investigation
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The Rouen counterfeiting of Candide printed by Louis-Joseph Oursel for Pierre Mechuel in 1775. A bibliographical enigma?
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Metabolic Adaptations and Performance in Ultra-Endurance: A Case Study of the Tor des Géants
No full textInvestigating the Institutional Dimensions of Autopathographies: The Case of Twenty-First-Century Schizophrenia Memoirs
No full textpeer reviewedAutopathographies, namely autobiographies about illness or disability (Couser 1997, 5), have multiple institutional dimensions. They often result from “coaxing” (Smith and Watson 2010, 64) by institutions (e.g., publishers, editors, and literary agents) and people in general. In twenty-first-century contexts marked by memoir booms and self-help culture, autopathographies also belong to a commercialized therapeutic discourse that tends to foreground models of self defined by suffering and victimhood (Rak 2013, 213; Van Goidsenhoven and Masschelein 2018, 173–74). For these reasons, the medico-cultural knowledge that autopathographies offer requires critical scrutiny (Radden and Varga 2013, 100). Still, autopathographies have contributed to shaping the bio-psycho-socio-existential and interculturally sensitive model of illness for which the health humanities call (Frank 2013, 1–3). With this in mind, this paper will investigate the institutional dimensions of autopathography by focusing on the case of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia memoirs have played a crucial role in shaping the development of diagnosis, treatment, and cultural understanding of schizophrenia, which is still subject to misconception and stigma (Granger and Naudin 2022). Inspired by literary-cultural studies (Van Goidsenhoven and Masschelein 2018) and rhetorical narratology (Phelan 2017; 2022), this paper will analyze the narrative features and paratexts of memoirs such as Elyn Saks’ The Center Cannot Hold (2007) and Esmé Wang’s The Collected Schizophrenias (2019) and qualitative data from book reviews and interviews to determine the rhetorical aims of these narratives. In doing so, it will assess how schizophrenia memoirs and autopathographies more generally can challenge or enrich contemporary medico-cultural knowledge about illnesses and institutions.The Twenty-First-Century Schizophrenia (Graphic) Memoir: A Rhetorical-Narratological and Multi-Actor Materialist Approach3. Good health and well-bein
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Get PDFEn 2025, une conférence du festival Nourrir Liège mettra en lumière la transition alimentaire comme levier de transformation systémique, dans une approche One Health. Pierre Ozer et Christian Jonet y montreront comment des initiatives locales, comme la Ceinture Aliment-Terre Liégeoise, peuvent fédérer les acteurs autour d’une vision durable. L’échange soulignera l’importance de la coopération, de l’autonomie et de l’économie circulaire pour repenser nos modèles alimentaires.11. Sustainable cities and communities10. Reduced inequalities13. Climate action12. Responsible consumption and productio
Exploring the Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Restoring and Managing Miombo Woodlands: A Case Study from the Lubumbashi Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Get PDFpeer reviewedThe overexploitation of forest resources in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) leads to deforestation and miombo woodlands degradation, threatening local livelihoods. Current forestry policies are ineffective, partly due to neglecting traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). This study identifies and describes TEK and practices related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable miombo woodlands management. Focus groups and interviews were conducted in four villages (Maksem, Mwawa, Nsela, and Texas), selected based on forest resource availability and population size. Data on sacred sites, conservation practices, knowledge transmission, ceremonies, and socio-demographic factors were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher’s exact test, and Jaccard’s similarity index. The findings revealed that 75% of respondents identified sacred sites where logging activities are strictly prohibited. Thirty sacred tree species were identified, with stronger compliance in villages with a high availability of forest resources. This TEK is predominantly transmitted orally through family councils, as well as traditional ceremonies or rituals. Conservation practices include small-scale farming, intercropping, avoiding tree cutting in sacred sites, and using deadwood. However, only farming and intercropping are still commonly practiced, particularly in resource-scarce villages (64%). Women and elders are primary custodians of TEK, though its application is constrained by population growth and dwindling forest resources. The findings emphasize the crucial role of TEK in strengthening forest restoration initiatives by selecting key woody species and sustainable practices, while fostering community involvement. As such, decision makers should prioritize integrating TEK into DR Congo’s forest policies to support biodiversity conservation and miombo woodlands restoration efforts
Exploring Convective Drying Behavior of Hydroxide Sludges Through Micro-Drying Systems
Get PDFpeer reviewedThe drying of hydroxide sludge is a critical step in its valorization process in drinking water treatment plants (WWTPs), due to the high energy requirements associated with this operation. This study investigates the convective drying behavior of hydroxide sludge using a convective micro-dryer, with air heated to temperatures between 70 °C and 110 °C, velocities ranging from 1 m/s to 3 m/s, and constant absolute humidity of 0.005 kg of water per kg of dry air. The process was continuously monitored through X-ray microtomography, allowing the nondestructive observation of external surface texture evolution, shrinkage, and crack formation. A significant shrinkage, with a volume reduction ranging from 30% to 45%, was observed as the moisture content decreased. The experimental data were used to develop a characteristic drying curve specific to hydroxide sludge, which remained consistent across different operational conditions. The results showed that increasing air temperature and velocity enhanced the drying flux and reduced drying time, while higher air humidity produced the opposite effect. Additionally, the crack formation observed towards the end of the drying process was associated with internal moisture transfer limitations. Effective diffusivity increased with air temperature, highlighting the significant impact of temperature on the activation energy of the drying process. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the energy efficiency of sludge-drying operations.6. Clean water and sanitatio
Determinants of poverty in the cassava stick sector in the Haut Ogooué province in southeastern Gabon
Get PDFpeer reviewedTo escape poverty, Gabonese rural populations have moved overwhelmingly to the country's cities. Due to a lack of skills for better jobs, they are mostly engaged in informal activities, particularly in the agri-food sector. This study focuses on the poverty of direct actors in the cassava stick sector (CSS) in the province of Haut Ogooué (HO) in southeastern Gabon. The sample consists of 30 farmers, 157 cassava stick producers, 33 mill managers and 3 cassava paste importers. The socio-demographic, economic and poverty probability index (PPI) characteristics of these individuals were reported. Using a multivariate linear regression model with the PPI score as the dependent variable, the determinants of poverty were sought. The results show that women (90 %) dominate this sector, almost a third of whom are heads of household. These actors are relatively old, poorly educated and the majority have less than 15 years of professional experience. Revenues from the activities of the CSS are used only to meet daily needs (76 %). With an average PPI score of 51.9, the linked reference table indicates that 33.7 % of farmers live below the poverty line. Importers of cassava pastes are less affected (2.2 %). Finally, the money earned by most actors is insufficient. According to the model, it is the activity that the person does or does not perform outside this sector that determines whether this actor lives below the poverty line (p < 0.05).1. No poverty5. Gender equality8. Decent work and economic growt
Expert system for building disassembly potential evaluation and inspection
Get PDFpeer reviewedIn architectural and construction practices, there is a need for decision-support systems that include disassembly evaluation in the early design and deconstruction stages of buildings. Despite the growth of simulation programs over the past decade, there are no ready-to-use applications for deconstruction potential evaluation. Furthermore, the majority of available tools focus on analyzing building environmental performance while ignoring the technical issues of connection disassembly. In this paper, an expert system has been developed to classify the connections in demountable buildings. The expert system was applied to case studies of newly constructed circular buildings to evaluate their disassembly potential. Disassembly criteria and barriers were identified by reviewing the literature. The fieldwork included the observation of more than 2500 connection systems in this circular building via standardized inspections. A statistical analysis of the disassembly barriers observed during these inspections was presented, and their most probable connections' ability to dismantle was evaluated. The interpretation of this data allowed the creation of an inventory of the measures to be implemented to ensure ease and quality of disassembly, helping the practicing engineer and the disassembly team in their practice. This proposed expert system is considered a first step toward a thorough understanding of the impact of Design for Disassembly criteria and barriers on circularity. Its development in the future will contribute to accurately forecasting the disassembly potential of buildings and material recoverability.11. Sustainable cities and communities12. Responsible consumption and productio