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: INTERCULTURAL ERASMUS PROGRAM STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

: FoodLab - A revitalization strategy for the Pari yard, Sao Paulo - Brazil; This project aims to develop a new design strategy to redevelop the Pari yard and reclaim the adjacent Tamanduatei river by turning it into an operative landscape. A holistic system to harverst, clean and reuse the abundant summer rainfall was created in order to enable a highly sustainable urban redevelopment.

: Overlap Overlay; The purpose of this overlay is to provide the proper mechanics which allows a new type of home ownership while addressing current urban vacancy. The overlay attempts to be democratic. It establishes basic rules based on the existing block requirements, while also providing flexibility within. Residents voluntarily participate in the system, benefiting from the whole. Social interactions, block orientated activities, and housing arrangements expand and contract over time., Sponsorship: Goodman, David

: TRACK on Devon Avenue; This project encourages innovative design and planning concepts that further the development of a better, healthier and more active lifestyle through the infusion of activities into everyday practices in a space inhabited daily. It is not about encouraging us to go to the gym and workingout more. It’s about giving citizens a workout through their interactions with this environment on a daily basis.

: reVOLT: An Electric Vehicle Charging Station Prototype: Bristow_Abby_EVStation; An electric vehicle charging station prototype. The project proposes coupling vehicle charging with other revenue generating program that grows and shrinks according to site restrictions. A small, medium, and large prototype are developed.

: the evolution of the south fork turning basin; a historical analysis of the South Fork Turning basin from 1833-2040 including proposals for future timeline. wetland remediation coupled with modular housing and adaptive reuse solutions. prototype for other potential developments along river's edge leading to healthier Great Lakes basin.

: Monumental Adaptation: Reimagining the Old Chicago Post Office; MONUMENTAL ADAPTATION: REIMAGINING THE OLD CHICAGO POST OFFICE Built in 1932, the Old Chicago Main Post Office was the largest post office in the world at three million square feet. It was designed to accommodate the extension of Congress Parkway and in 1953 the Eisenhower Expressway cut a void through the center of the building. Finally the Post Office was vacated in 1997 and remains unused to this day. This project proposes the adaptation of the Post Office into a hybrid fieldhouse that contains public recreation and retail space. This proposal keeps the Post Office public, utilizing income generated through retail to maintain the building for Chicagoans. Recreation program is inserted into voids carved out of the original building. Retail occupies the peripheral space, surrounding the voids.

: Chicago Casino; Transforming abandoned grain elevators while redefining the normal Casino typology. Understanding the capabilities of abandoned grain elevators and how they can be reused to create a successful design., Sponsorship: Felsen, Martin

: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology (Spring 2002) IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential garage Door Operator Using CCD Camera Technology IPRO324 Spring2002 Final Presentation; Chamberlain is interested in exploring new devices that can enhance the functionality of its garage door operator systems. Residential garage door operators currently utilize an IR emitter and detector pair to identify the presence of an object breaking the "beam". This sensor is used to reduce the risk of a moving garage door striking an object in its path.The IPRO team will investigate the use of an inexpensive CCD camera to replace, and potentially expand, this functionality. The scope of this project will include but not necessarily be limited to: (a) understanding regulatory requirements for devices currently used on operators, and attempting to anticipate how current requirements will be interpreted and or modified to cover this new sensor, (b) identifying optical and electronic requirements to meet anticipated regulatory requirements, (c) examining current patents for devices utilizing similar technology, (d) developing a single sample device optimized for minimum development time and (e) estimating the projected cost for this system, when optimized for functionality, cost and produceability., Sponsorship: Chamberlain, Inc., Project Plan for IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology for the Spring 2002 semester

: Intranet Mediators (Spring 2002) IPRO 356: Intranet_Mediators_IPRO356_Spring2002_Final_Presentation; This IPRO is being run as part of the IIT Information Retrieval Lab. This is one of the only labs in the country dedciated to next generation search engines. Team members will learn all about search engines and will help build one different from existing search engines. Current web search engines only search unstructured data (web documents). A lot of data is available that is structured (weather, census, sports, etc.). A search engine that could search both structured data and text would be able to answer questions such as "show me the top three restaurants in Chicago" without simply looking for the word "three." Previous IPRO teams have been building a Java-based metasearch engine. Numerous issues have arisen. How do we identify which data source will be best for the query? What is the best user interface for the system? For Spring 2002, the team will extend the search engine to include more sources. The team could really use the talents of non-computer science students to help test the system and improve the user interface., Sponsorship: IIT Internal R&D in conjunction with the Ed Kaplan Entrepreneurial Studies Program, Project Plan for IPRO 356: Intranet Mediators for the Spring 2002 semester

: Developing an Operations and Marketing Plan for WIIT (Spring 2003) IPRO397-322; The student run radio station will continue in an expansion mode. The Spring semester's IPRO team will focus on the following goals:Community Service1. Involve more schools in the program2. Involve more volunteers in the community service sideInternet Design1. Expand all modules2. Develop website more in the areas of underwriting and a voting/polling system3. Improve the look and feel of the siteMarketing1. Work on the Alumni Dinner2. Look for different ways of marketing while continuing on the already successful course of action3. Work with underwriting Underwriting1. Use prior knowledge of businesses to be more successful2. Develop use the student discount cards3. Get local restaurant's menus on the websiteCampus Services1. Work with everyone needed to insure the supreme excellence of the new Student Center broadcasting station2. Make sure equipment is ordered and ready3. Secure space under commons Happy Land Database (campus services)1. Managing the implementation of the CD database, Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies, Project Plan for IPRO 397-322: Developing an Operations and Marketing Plan for WIIT for the Spring 2003 semester

: TechNews (Spring 2003) IPRO 320; Tech News, IIT�s newspaper, will offer an opportunity for interdisciplinary activities to support the development and services of the newspaper. Students joining this team will have an interest in applying the latest advances in computers; developing management skills; reporting, researching and investigating interesting topics and stories; exploring issues of ethics, social responsibility and professional integrity in the context of a newspaper operation; or testing and implementing exciting new programs. This project offers a great opportunity to meet and serve a lot of different people on campus and in the community. This will increase the interaction and liaison of Tech News with campus organizations, our fellow students, faculty and staff at other campuses, and members of the communities in proximity to the IIT campus. This IPRO team will focus on achieving the following broad goals during the semester: (1) increase community involvement with all students, (2) develop a neighborhood participation program, (3) develop a program for staff membership (recruitment, retention and alliances), (4) design and perform a comprehensive readership survey (focusing on student needs, campus activities and student clubs), (5) prepare an orientation issue for Fall 2003 freshmen, and (6) develop a long term plan., Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Projects, Project Plan for IPRO 320: TechNews for the Spring 2003 semester

: Intranet Mediators (Spring 2001) EnPRO 307; Current web search engines only search unstructured data (web documents). A lot of data is available that is structured (weather, census, sports, etc.). A search engine that could search both structured data and text would be able to answer questions such as "show me the top three restaurants in Chicago" without simply looking for the word "three." The team has been building a Java-based metasearch engine in IPRO 334 duringFall 2000. Numerous issues have arisen. How do we identify which data source will be best for the query? What is the best user interface for the system? For Spring 2001, the team will extend the search engine to include more sources. The team could really use the talents of non-computer science students to help test the system and improve the user interface. Students should plan to work on this at least ten hours a week - anything less will resultin a poor grade for the IPRO. Students for this IPRO are graded heavily based on the success of the team, not just individual performance. Weekly progress reports are required. Note that graduate students in Computer Science are not able to use IPRO classes for credit toward a graduate degree., Sponsorship: IIT Internal R&D, Project Plan for EnPRO 307: Intranet Mediators for the Spring 2001 semester

: Intranet Mediators (Fall 2001) EnPRO 356: Intranet Mediators EnPRO356 Fall2001 Final Presentation; Current web search engines only search unstructured data (web documents). A lot of data is available that is structured (weather, census, sports, etc.). A search engine that could search both structured data and text would be able to answer questions such as "show me the top three restaurants in Chicago" without simply looking for the word "three." Previous IPRO teams have been building a Java-based metasearch engine. Numerous issues have arisen. How do we identify which data source will be best for the query? What is the best user interface for the system? For Fall 2001, the team will extend the search engine to include more sources. The team could really use the talents of non-computer science students to help test the system and improve the user interface. Students should plan to work on this at least ten hours a week - anything less will result in a poor grade for the IPRO. Students for this IPRO are graded heavily based on the success of the team, not just individual performance. Weekly progress reports are required., Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies, Project Plan for EnPRO 356: Intranet Mediators for the Fall 2001 semester

: Hybrid Electric Bicycle (Fall 2003) IPRO 315: Hybrid Electric Bicycle IPRO315 Fall2003 Final Presentation; Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) combine the internal combustion engine (ICE) of a conventional vehicle with the battery and electric motor of an electric vehicle. Hybrid electric propulsion, currently available in a limited selection of automobiles, improves fuel economy while enhancing torque when acceleration is required. In a parallel hybrid, onboard computers control the utilization of the ICE and electric motor, by selecting one or both power sources to drive the vehicle. A battery delivers power to the electric motor and is recharged by a generator driven by the ICE and by regenerative braking. This IPRO will seek to obtain similar benefits for a bicycle equipped with an electric motor and rechargeable battery, by substituting the cyclist in place of the hybrid electric's ICE. Regenerative braking and downhill pedaling will be investigated to recharge the battery. The intent of this IPRO is to create an understanding and interest in HEVs.This is the second offering of this IPRO. This term we continue our study and construction of a lightweight bicycle, exploring front and/or rear motors, using a lithium-ion battery that is currently being built to our specifications. Working with Dr. Emadi, the IPRO group may design and build appropriate power electronics to support motor drive as well as regenerative braking. A future project might explore the combination of ultra capacitors, for energy storage, and a fuelcell, to produce energy for propulsion., Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies, Project Plan for IPRO 315: Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the Fall 2003 semester

: Window Solar Control (Spring 2002) IPRO 330: Window_Solar_Control_IPRO330_Spring2002_Final_Presentation; The Community Energy Cooperative is sponsoring a product development effort to create high performance window awnings. The overall objective is to develop a simple, low-cost easy-to-install, effective and pleasing exterior window solar control. Available products that reduce window solar heat gain range from reflective shades to new windows with low-emittance glass. In some cases, such as reflective film directly applied to glass, a 70 percent reduction in solar heat is possible. In general, however, no current product meets the full range of desired objectives. Objectives of a new awning design include: (1) inexpensive; (2) preserve window egress and ventilation functions; (3) permanently installed; (3) substantial cooling load reduction; (4) does not reduce solar heat in winter; (5) enhances daylight brightness, distribution within room and light quality; (6) minimal reduction in view; and (7) little (or favorable) influence on building appearance. A general concept for a new type of window solar control product has been envisioned by the Community Energy Cooperative. It is the purpose of the IPRO team over a two-semester period to refine the design concept, fabricate a prototype, demonstrate its effectiveness, assure its cost effectiveness and plan for its commercialization. The sequence of work will include literature search, modeling, design, building a prototype, and other activities leading to a production franchise agreement. Additional project tasks would include computer-simulation and field measurement of air conditioning and lighting performance change associated with awnings. This Project will add to the body of scholarly work on building energy performance and windows. The Community Energy Cooperative will make available various resources, including focus groups and contacts with product users, software and locations for test installations. The project will establish a format for community-based energy efforts that partner with colleges and universities., Sponsorship: Community Energy Cooperative, Project Plan for IPRO 330: Window Solar Energy for the Spring 2002 semester

: Energy and Environment Based Architectural Research & Design (Spring 2002) IPRO 323: Energy_and_Environment_Based_Architectural_Research_and_Design_IPRO323_Spring2002_Final_Presentation; The goal of this IPRO research/design project is to establish an ongoing energy-based architectural studio. The studio will focus on a specific project, but in an investigative and experimental manner. The end result of each project is expected to consist of cutting edge architectural solution, which will help provide insight into methods for integrating environmental concerns into architectural design process. The studio will explore the BIPV system, particularly in applications used for exterior wall systems. Also wind energy will be introduced. During the semester students will be directed Focusing on extensive research, data collection, elements and component design, putting this research information together and work towards a total building design.The project will be the trump tower building in Chicago, as planned by SOM. It is expected to be tallest building in the word. The student team will be led by IIT faculty, as well as professionals from the fields of architecture, and mechanical, chemical and structural/architectural engineering, including partners from the sponsoring firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP., Sponsorship: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, Project Plan for IPRO 323: Energy and Environment Based Architectural Research & Design for the Spring 2002 Semester

: WIIT (Spring 2002) IPRO 322: WIIT_IPRO322_Spring2002_Final_Presentation; The student run radio station continues in an expansion mode as the second IPRO is formed. The station now known as WIIT (88.9 FM) would like to expand its broadcast schedule to 24/7. The project team will suggest what type of programming and how to market the station to the students and surrounding communities. The research on programming has been completed and requires an operations plan. One project will address how to attract students to fill on the air positions. The marketing section last semester developed a package for underwriters that would enable the station to attract underwriters. Other projects concern increased coverage, and purchase of new equipment The project will be managed as an educational station by developing more viable radio station activities to offer students real experience in putting a five phase goal oriented project together to increase awareness and listenernship of the station. Another project will be to have the radio station offer mentorship opportunities for local high school students interested in radio. The strategic plan will serve the university and the surrounding area., Sponsorship: NA, Project Plan for IPRO 322: WIIT for the Spring 2002 semester

: Arabic Stemmer (Spring 2003) EnPRO 356: Arabic Stemmer EnPRO356 Spring2003 Final Presentation; This EnPRO will work on next generation search tools for Arabic processing. You do not have to be a Computer Science major or know anything about programming to be a major contributor to this project. This will be both a regular IPRO and an ENPRO so you will learn about the business side of things as well. Finally, if you are fluent in Arabic, this is really the IPRO for you. Your Arabic language skills will be heavily used. As with all regular courses, ten hours per week outside of class will be required, Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies, Project Plan for EnPRO 356: Arabic Stemmer for the Spring 2003 semester

: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology (Spring 2003) IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology IPRO324 Spring2003 Final Presentation; Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. is the world'slargest manufacturer of residential garage door openers and commercial andgate operators for use on cars, boats and planes. Chamberlain leads the industry in product innovation and quality, and is the low-cost producer. At this time, through its Advanced Development group, Chamberlain is interested in exploring new devices that can enhance the functionality of its garage door operator systems. Residential garage door operators currently utilize an IR emitter and detector pair to identify the presence of an object breaking the "beam". This sensor is used to reduce the risk of a moving garage door striking an object in its path.The IPRO team will investigate the use of an inexpensive CCD camera to replace, and potentially expand, this functionality. The scope of this project will include but not necessarily be limited to: (a) understanding regulatory requirements for devices currently used on operators, and attempting to anticipate how current requirements will be interpreted and or modified to cover this new sensor, (b) identifying optical and electronic requirements to meet anticipated regulatory requirements, (c) examining current patents for devices utilizing similar technology, (d) developing a single sample device optimized for minimum development time and (e) estimating the projected cost for this system, when optimized for functionality, cost and produceability., Sponsorship: Chamberlain Group, Project Plan for IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology for the Spring 2003 semester

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