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Historic preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians through economic and cultural contributions to an improved sense of place, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Filed under Architecture, Florida, Law, Politics, Research on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Five years post-9/11, survey shows most consider skyscrapers safe

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Five years after terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center, a majority of respondents in a University of Florida study say they felt safe living and working in skyscrapers despite believing they are terrorist targets.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Politics, Research, Sciences on Monday, December 18, 2006.

Staffers benefit from single-room design for baby care, study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Neonatal intensive care units designed with single-family rooms not only increase patient privacy but also boost staff satisfaction and reduce stress, according to a University of Florida study.

Filed under Architecture, Health, Research on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

UF study: Store’s interior design may be best front against shoplifting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting the goods on a thief may not be necessary if a store’s interior is designed to deter shoplifting in the first place, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Architecture, Business, Research on Thursday, October 19, 2006.

New University of Florida program helps developers build environmentally friendly communities

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the boom in residential construction alters the landscape and boosts demand for energy and water, a new University of Florida program is helping developers build communities that protect the environment while maintaining the economic benefits of growth.

Filed under Architecture, Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, October 4, 2005.

Office of Sustainability to preserve UF campus for future generations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To meet the needs of today’s University of Florida community without compromising its future generations of students, faculty and staff, UF has announced it will open an Office of Sustainability.

Filed under Agriculture, Architecture, Education, Environment, Florida, InsideUF (Campus), Research on Wednesday, September 21, 2005.

UF researchers take pulse of Hurricane Dennis

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers working on at least two separate projects helped gauge Hurricane Dennis’ fury Saturday and Sunday.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Monday, July 11, 2005.

Research: Florida getting better at protecting homes from hurricanes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New Florida homes withstood last year’s four hurricanes better than their older counterparts — thanks in large measure to continued improvements in the state’s hurricane building code, say University of Florida engineers.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.

UF professors collaborate with tribe to design eagle aviary

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For centuries, the Zuni Pueblo Indian tribe of New Mexico has been caring for eagles and collecting their feathers for use in tribal ceremonies. An aviary designed by a University of Florida professor ensures that tradition will continue for generations to come.

Filed under Architecture, Religion, Research on Thursday, March 3, 2005.

UF-developed transportation tools serve as model for nation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although there has been extensive discussion in recent years about New Urbanism and other alternative transportation concepts, models used to develop the nation’s transportation system have traditionally focused solely on the automobile, considering bikers and walkers as impediments.

Filed under Architecture, Research on Wednesday, February 18, 2004.