Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Barrett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

background information on a variety of SWEPT andRET programs around the country, including a discussion of their evaluation plans, introduceliterature and research that supports the effectiveness of SWEPT and RET programs as a teacherprofessional development model, and discuss the issues surrounding the development ofevaluation tools to assess teacher and student impacts of these programs. The GIFT program andits current evaluation plan will then be discussed as a case study. This case study evaluationincludes 1) the results of a multi-site SWEPT study in which GIFT participated, 2) a recentalumni survey sent to all current and former program participants, and 3) Pre & Post Summer,School Year Follow and Mentor Surveys administered during the

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Mathews, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Abhinav Pamulaparthy, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

each semester commences and voted upon my chosen faculty and students. The review ofproposals process is done in order to ensure quality projects that will engage participants andoffer the chance to acquire knowledge of the Learning Objectives. Types of IPRO projectsinclude research, design, process improvement, and business planning, performed as servicelearning projects, entrepreneurial projects, consulting projects and international service. IPROprojects are among the general education requirement for all undergraduates (i.e., two three-credit hour semester-long project courses fulfill the requirement). Over the past few years, theIPRO Program has begun to establish systematic evaluation of the various parts of the programin order to

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Thornton, University of Maryland-College Park; Anik Singal, Affiliate Classroom, Inc.; David Barbe, University of Maryland-College Park; James Green, University of Maryland-College Park

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

build a nationally recognized firm in affiliate marketing, if not a globalpowerhouse. While the vision was a bold one for a 21 year-old undergraduate student, success ofother Hinman CEOs and alumni provided precedence and support. This vision and commitmentto growth parallels the literature review. The importance of planning is evident with Anik.Contrary to the literature, the relationships with other firms have not played a role in AffiliateClassroom’s growth thus far. Page 11.289.8 7 Table 2. Comparisons and contrasts of firm attributes Our

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Reid, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

and saying “Fellas’ I am the truth, I’ll tell you what you are doingright and I’ll tell you when you’re making mistakes. Every team member knows right up frontthat not only will I tell them the truth-but I will do so as soon as possible,”(Krzyzewski &Phillips, 2000, p.75). This straight forward approach eliminates possible excuses or negativeadjustments. This can be is a valuable approach, because now your staff members know exactlywhere you stand-always with the truth. As simple as it may seem, the problem may fall back onthe manager (librarian or coach) because it only works as long as they are consistent and fair.The test occurs when a project sequence (library) or game plan (coach) goes wrong (assumingthe task is executed correctly

Conference Session

Design Methods and Concepts

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Balachandran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

ofScience in Project Management Program.MIE 7440 Taguchi Methods of Designing Experiments This course was developed in 2001 and made available online with the assistanceprovided by the University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI). It was taughtusing the Prometheus course management system once. In 2002, the course was move tothe Blackboard course management system. It was taught using the Desire-to-Learn(D2L) course management system from 2003. This DOE course provides experience in planning, conducting, and analyzingstatistically designed experiments using the Taguchi methods. The primary objective ofthe course is to educate and train students in the quantitative and qualitative methods forquality planning, measurement

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. This balancing act then becomesquite a challenge. To address this challenge, a two-tier approach was developed and delivered duringthe Fall 05 term at Robert Morris University to deal with the differing expectations of thestakeholders in the teaching/learning environment as described in Figure 1. This approachis further discussed in this article.3. The Two-Tier Approach The first tier of the teaching plan, called the ‘essential teaching plan’ includes all ofthe essential teaching elements. These elements consist of the following: • Set teaching method(s): The options are lecture, discussion, tutorial, laboratory, mutli-media resources. For different topics, the instructor identifies appropriate teaching methods and

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

experiences. This variety of people and experience makes the meetingsmuch more productive and the board much more effective. Finding and attracting the rightoutside advisors is not as easy as it seems, and it is not always possible to cover every area with aparticular group of advisory board members. Regardless of who is on your board, it is importantthat they can be relied upon for good advice and direction.Advisory Board FundamentalsMany university programs are now beginning to discover that an advisory board can serve as avaluable complement to the program’s leadership team. In today’s increasingly complex andcompetitive world, the proliferation of advisory boards is helping university programs developspecific plans with clear and effective

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

reality for the student volunteers. While information technology internsat for-profit companies normally worked in a specific department, these interns were able towork from the corporate vantage point. The experiences emphasized the importance ofintegrated systems and provided project planning experiences.Historic House Museum Arts Council Computer Recycling ProjectTeam of three students One IT and one OLS student One studentAcquired as a public property Consortium of member Project founded in 1997 by amuseum in 1955 agencies providing a variety of person concerned about the performances and arts environment and the

Conference Session

Digital System Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne DeGroat, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

= '0' THEN C <= Cint; ELSE C <= HighZ; END IF; END PROCESS drive_out; END behavioral; Figure 2 (continued). Floating Point Adder Behavioral Code The students start this project by writing a test plan which outlines the tests to beapplied, the expected result of the test, and outlines the methodology of how the tests areto be applied and checked. Students then must write the testbench which both applies the Page 11.1425.6tests and checks the results. They must also generate the tests to be applied. They areprovided with the tests

Conference Session

Emerging EM Areas

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Parden, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

systems approach creates the greatest productivity improvements.4. The best approach is to deal with counterproductive factors.These include: Insufficient management attention to productivity Ineffective planning, direction and control Poor communications Limited knowledge sharing Technological obsolescence Operational over-complexity--red tape Lack of people-orientation in management Lack of manager developmentORGANIZATIONAL GOALS Page 11.975.3The following goals are typical for most knowledge-intensive organizations:CreativityTo bring into being from one's thoughts. The current leadership challenge

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Cambell, Western Kentucky University; Shane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University; Greg Mills, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

gages to him and then decided that it would make a good projectfor this class. Incomplete plans were downloaded from the Rickley Hydrological Company(2006) web site. The plans were not complete, so details were worked out by experiment. Thegage consists of a 5 cm (2 in) galvanized pipe with both ends capped. Holes are drilled in theside of the bottom end cap to allow water in, and another hole is drilled in the upper cap forventing of air. A stick with a cup containing granulated cork is placed in the pipe. As the waterrises, so does the granulated cork. When the water falls, the cork adheres to the stick leaving aclear high water mark. Figure 5 shows one of the crest gages installed in a manhole during astorm and details of the recording stick

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-hsiang Chang, Purdue University; Craig Miller, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

. Instead of lecturing on the basic principles, this course module consisted oftwo core exercises. The exercises were based on a computer simulation package available oncampus. With a two-hour brief of the domain knowledge, students learned how to manipulate themanikin in a virtual environment to accomplish a given task. After the students became familiarwith the major functions of the software, various assembly process plans from industry partnerswere distributed, where the individual students were to model and verify human operationsspecified in the worksheets. Through the “hands-on” experience and group discussion in aproblem-based learning setup, students were exposed to various topics of ergonomics in theworkplace. The topics included postures

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Richard Moore, Bucknell University

engineered system Process Report Define manufacturing terminology and use terms Technical Report; Quiz appropriately (ex: specification) Use common sense in planning project work and allotting time Process Lab behavior; for laboratory and analysis activities Report Interpret experimental data and draw appropriate conclusions Process Report; Quiz Present results in an appropriately written document Process Report Students will gain a better understanding of engr. disciplines Overall Survey Students will gain an understanding of what different Overall Survey engineers do Students will gain

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firouzeh Keshmiri, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mary Jo Wellenstein, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

enteredthe pipeline. A vast array of programs, trainings and awareness events are being developed for Page 11.1453.4the following groups: - Middle school – instill interest in science and math - High school – encourage girls to continue math & science education, pursue STEM education in technical college and college - Technical college – support women’s science and math studies, encourage further education and job exploration - University – support women’s science and math studies, encourage further education and career planning - Leaders/adults (program leaders, parents, guidance counselors, etc.) – teach them

Conference Session

Hurricane Katrina

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Pierce, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

2006-1690: HURRICANE KATRINA: A RESEARCH-BASED COURSE FORENGINEERING AND NON-ENGINEERING HONORS STUDENTSCharles Pierce, University of South Carolina Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Page 11.706.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Hurricane Katrina: A Research-Based Course for Engineering and Non-Engineering Honors StudentsIntroductionHurricanes Katrina and Rita damaged much of the civil infrastructure along the Gulf Coast,especially in the historic city of New Orleans. Reconstruction efforts and planning for futurehurricanes in this region will fall on the shoulders of civil engineers. Most

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricio Torres, Purdue University; Matthew Stephens, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Planning textbook, Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling, 3rd. ed. (2005, Prentice Hall). He is the author or co-author of numerous journal articles in the areas of productivity and quality improvement. Page 11.508.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006EDUCATING THE BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGERS OF THE FUTURE: THE SIX SIGMA TECHNIQUES Abstract Six Sigma is a strategy designed to improve efficiency in manufacturing and businessprocesses. Its basic focus is to decrease defect, improve overall quality, reduce cost and

Conference Session

Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnold Lumsdaine, University of Tennessee; Frank Speckhart, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Geoff Robson, Technology 2020; Kenneth Kahn, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Majid Keyhani, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Dan Fant, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Rapinder Sawhney, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Knoxville initiated the innovative dual degreeprogram in the fall of 2001. Its focus is to integrate the skills and knowledge of studentsstudying both engineering and business, and to direct those skills to product development. Itpermits students, in 23 months, to obtain a Master of Business Administration [MBA] degree anda Master of Science [MS] degree in an engineering discipline. It is expected that, by thecompletion of the program, student teams will have developed a concept, a business plan, amarketing plan and a prototype for a marketable product. The vision of the MS-MBA dualdegree is not merely to allow students to receive two graduate degrees in a compressed timeframe, but to tightly integrate the two degrees, so that multidisciplinary

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest McDuffie; Elaine R. Milliam; Robert Kavetsky; Ronald Bennett; Eugene Brown

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

on a leadership role in their respective communities.The paper will conclude with a discussion of the results of anevaluation of the program which was used to gather both studentand teacher/mentor input at the symposium, a listing of lessonslearned, and plans for the future development and extension of theprogram. Page 11.959.1IntroductionNavy’s civilian science and technology (S&T) workforce numbersome 22,000 strong. Of those some 4,000 charge 50% or more oftheir time to actual S&T projects and are considered to be the corepractitioners of S&T for the Navy. Almost half of those 4,000 holdPh.D.s1 with about half working at the Naval Research Laboratory(NRL) and

Conference Session

Visualization

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Boersma, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Please circle and/or list which programs you have had experience in: ProE IDEAS Solid Works Solid Edge UGNX Inventor Other ___________ 3. How did you feel when you started work on the assignment? Confident Not worried A little worried Quite worried Overwhelmed 1 2 3 4 5 4. How much did you feel you struggled with planning the steps you would use to create the object? Not at all Very Little Some Considerable Amount A lot 1 2 3 4 5 5. How much did you struggle with the software itself, i.e., having the

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Sarah DeMaris, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

International

liberal arts component, which currently enrolls approximately 3000undergraduate students, of whom 350 are enrolled in the College of Engineering. The universityemploys a full-time faculty of 264, with 21 faculty members in the College of Engineering. Withsuch small numbers of both students and faculty, the challenge was to create an internationalexperience that fulfilled the university’s mission, attracted engineering students and was cost-effective. One of three “directional themes” in Valparaiso University's Strategic Plan states thatthe university “will deliver a distinctive education that integrates fields of study . . . [and]combines liberal with professional education, . . . in order to form men and women who willflourish in an increasingly

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Guevara, University of Puerto Rico; Ismael Pagan-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Didier Valdes-Diaz, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Eileen Pesantes, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Francisco Maldonado-Fortunet, University of Puerto Rico; Miguel Pando, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the creation of the company, the feasibility analysis of the selected site for the proposed use,and the development of conceptual drawings, preliminary drawings, and final drawings, along with a costestimate and specifications for the selected alternate solution. It must be pointed out that due to thelimited amount of time, the level of construction drawings are limited to a complete set of plan drawingsof the site plan, architectural, structural and transportation but without the level of detail and quality in thedrawings. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings are limited also to the site information. Thespecifications are also limited to the architectural, site and structural.1. IntroductionFor the past years, the current

Conference Session

Hurricane Katrina

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clay Bolton, University of South Carolina; Charles Pierce, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

project on afirst come, first served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The Salvation Army will providemeals and lodging. Applications can be downloaded from the Community Service Website at www.sa.sc.edu/ocspand are available in the Russell House University Union, Suite 227. No group registrations will be accepted. Table 1. Chronology of Relief Effort in Biloxi, MS Date(s) in 2005 Action August 28 – 29 Hurricane Katrina strikes New Orleans, LA and other parts of Gulf Coast August 30 – University planning for relief effort September 16 University-wide announcement to USC faculty, staff, and students September 16

Conference Session

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate ECE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgios Anagnostopoulos, Florida Tech; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Ken Ports, Florida Tech; Richie Samuel, University of Central Florida; Melinda White, Seminole Community College; Veton Kepuska, Florida Tech; Philip Chan, Florida Tech; Annie Wu, University of Central Florida; Marcella Kysilka, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

recognition, image processing, smart antennas and data-mining. He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks since 2001.Ken Ports, Florida Tech KEN PORTS is a Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida Tech. He is also the Engineering Director of Florida TechStart, the university business accelerator. His interests include microelectronics, nanoelectronics and radiation effects, entrepreneurial behavior and culture, and business processes such as product to market, strategic planning and execution, and project management. Dr. Ports has 48 publications and 11 patents.Richie Samuel, University of Central Florida SAMUEL RICHIE is an

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddy Rojas, University of Washington; Carrie Dossick, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Construction

projects, applying knowledge in problem situations, or both. The proposed modelincludes six sequential steps in designing and evaluating Experiences. 1. Definition of Learning Objectives 2. Definition of Scenario and Context 3. Identification of Resource Requirements 4. Execution of the Plan 5. Exercise and Post-Exercise Activities 6. Evaluation of ExerciseThroughout the development and execution of Experiences, educators should be cognizant of thefollowing issues. ‚ Learning Styles: Finelli et al.8 define learning styles as “…a biological and developmentally imposed set of personal characteristics that make some teaching (and learning

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Genik, Wayne State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

being taught (say, duringthe summer or between semesters) for more thorough maintenance. The new faculty member isencouraged to develop a lab plan for their facility, similar to what ABET requires for theprogram’s laboratories. This plan should include a maintenance budget and schedule, a budgetand schedule for equipment replacement, staffing needs, safety rules and enforcement, spacerequirements and specifications, and sources of funding.Staffing the LaboratoryAt undergraduate institutions, lab sessions are staffed by the instructor of the course who may beresponsible for up to three other courses during the given semester. This requires a considerablecommitment of time, but allows for significant interaction with the students. To enhance

Conference Session

Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Miron, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

closely with the RESRAD team within the Environmental Science Division. His area of expertise includes: nuclear and radiological engineering; signal processing; emergency planning; and computer code development and testing. His accomplishments include: development and implementation of national nuclear emergency plans and technical procedures; contribution to methodology for dose assessment following a potential RDD event; signal reconstruction through wavelet-based signal de-noising; stochastic and deterministic process modeling; uncertainty analysis and statistical applications for improving fault detection and on-line monitoring.Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is

Conference Session

Best Practices and Structuring for Aerospace Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiasheng Zhang, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

engineers, planning engineers and processing engineers. Therefore, theengineering education has to be changed to meet the industry needs. The challenges areprincipally related to the following aspects: A shift from science-based education paradigm (focus on knowledge transfer, scientific exploration and industry innovation) to engineering-based education paradigm( focus more on learners’ skill development, learning by doing, teamwork based, integration and application of systematic knowledge) A transfer from serving military aerospace in technology development and science segment to serving civil aviation product and service The change of education philosophy from technology-push perspective to market-pull stand, focus more

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Barnes, University of Colorado-Boulder

covering utility history,management, law and policy, and economics. These courses include topics on business,management, and legal issues as they relate to federal and state regulation, as well aspeople-related leadership issues. The electric utilities option of this program will becentered on three core courses that include conventional and renewable energy sources,transmission and distribution, security and availability, power quality and reliability.Elective courses will include courses on power electronics, data communication, andcontrol systems. A planned capstone course consists of either operations research or theinvestigation and resolution of a pending utility project such as the right-of-way oftransmission lines, specification of new

Conference Session

Research in Minority Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Gonzalez-Barreto, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Antonio Gonzalez-Quevedo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

2006-1949: APPLICANT’S PROFILE STUDY FOR IMPROVINGUNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT IN THE ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF THEUNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT MAYAGÜEZDavid Gonzalez-Barreto, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez GONZÁLEZ-BARRETO, DAVID R., Ph.D. He is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Coordinator of Institutional Research and Planning at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. He is interested in institutional research, specifically in the areas of admissions and student success.Antonio Gonzalez-Quevedo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez GONZÁLEZ-QUEVEDO, ANTONIO A., Ph.D. He is Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland-College Park; Janet Schmidt, University of Maryland-College Park; Paige Smith, University of Maryland-College Park

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

members involvedin ground breaking curriculum development and the fact that the faculty members themselveswere taught team training skills as a part of their ECSEL involvement.Our work has culminated in a curriculum of team training modules, developed with supported bya Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (DUE-CCLI-0089079) grant from theNational Science Foundation. The modules include presentation slides and lesson plans designedspecifically to enable use by engineering faculty. First, the curriculum is composed of threedistinct tracks based on key domains of team functioning (personal knowledge, interpersonaleffectiveness, and project management skills). Second, the material is designed in discrete“modules” or individual building