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Required fields are marked * Please enter an answer in digits:20 − eighteen = Volume 8 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2020.00052 This article is part of the Research TopicThe Urban Critical ZoneView all 4 articles The growth of the real estate market is considered one of the leading economic indicators of city development The pressure for new sites for the construction of buildings and houses causes significant and severe socio-environmental impacts The municipality of Nova Lima is conurbated with Belo Horizonte the municipality of Nova Lima has been attracting real estate developers of luxury housing because of its favored location in a valley surrounded by mountain ranges with stunning landscapes This study aimed to evaluate the emergence and evolution of erosive processes in a region of high real estate pressure in the municipality of Nova Lima The study site is considered an area of environmental protection belonging to the “Cardoso” river basin a tributary of the “das Velhas” river The images of the area were obtained by an “unmanned aerial vehicle,” with flights performed in 2019 digital surface and elevation models were obtained from these images Historical series of satellite imagery provided by Google Earth were also used as well as a survey of secondary data on the use and soil occupation of the region The intense expansion of the real estate sector in metropolitan areas put pressure on environmental preservation in peri-urban areas erosion processes and gullies were observed as a result of the construction of luxury residences Construction residues of the buildings were disposed on the floor of a valley burying the source of the “Estrangulado” Stream The appearance of gullies is attributed to a combination of factors such as the removal of vegetation cover the irregular disposal of construction waste in an environmental protection area an insufficient drainage system for rainwater and the lack of water collection and treatment of domestic wastewater the dimensions of gullies have increased and can cause damage to the buildings there the soil and sediment washed away by the runoff will affect the volume and quality of water in a watershed that is essential for supplying the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte Anthropic influence is typically the main factor behind the formation of gullies, which reflects the history of countries, in the way they use and occupy land (Castillo and Gómez, 2016). Cities are becoming driving forces in environmental trends as most of the global population resides in urban areas due to the increased intensity of activities that is brought to cities (Marcotullio et al., 2008) Although the physical processes leading to the beginning and development of ravines are similar in urban and rural areas, the development of urban gullies is prone to occur in uncovered soil, closely related to construction activities, road development, and inadequate planning of urban drainage systems (Ferreira et al., 2018) From an economic standpoint, erosion destroys the urban infrastructure and from an environmental point of view, erosion causes siltation of lakes and canals. In addition to the environmental problems, there are also health issues, since areas excavated by erosion in urban regions tend to become the focus of pathogenic vectors due to the accumulation of waste and sewage (Coulon et al., 2016; Yao, 2018; Ferreira et al., 2018) this work aimed to evaluate the emergence and evolution of erosive processes in a region with high real estate pressure in the municipality of Nova Lima These areas represent fragments of the original vegetation of the region Figure 1. Location of the “Estrangulado” stream basin, Nova Lima, MG, Brazil. Source: Vieira and Almeida, 2018 Figure 2. Study area with the location of the gullies in the “Estrangulado” stream sub-basin, Nova Lima-MG, Brazil. Source: Vieira and Almeida, 2018 On the IOS device were installed the DJI Go and DroneDeploy applications which served as the interface between the UAV and the ground pilot to execute the flight plans The preparation of DroneDeploy software flight plans and the flights were carried out from April 11 to 26 The objectives and parameters for each specific flight were established according to their purposes Frontal and lateral overlap were 70% for orthophoto capture recommended by DroneDeploy software for terrain mappings with 70% front and side overlap Flight 01 was conducted at an altitude of 90 m covering an area of 22 hectares and capturing 209 images Flight 02 was performed at an altitude of 35 m, direction −19°, and lasted 13:55 min, covering an area of 2 hectares and capturing 287 images. Finally, Flight 03 was performed at an altitude of 30 m, the direction of −23° and duration of 13:55 min, covering an area of 4 hectares and capturing 235 images (Figure 3) Flight planes covering gullies in the “Estrangulado Stream” Basin Source: (F1) Flight 01; (F2) Flight 02; (F3) Flight 03 The area and volume the gully were obtained through orthomosaics generated by the DroneDeploy software The volumetric calculation is given by Equation 1: Cut: volume that must be removed to flatten the terrain; Fill: volume that must be filled to flatten the terrain; Also, available images of the site were obtained from Google Earth from 2002-2019. The gullies were classified according to type, shape, and size according to the methodologies of Oliveira (1999) and Vieira (2008) Through satellite images obtained from Google Earth, it was possible to see the real estate occupation at the site, which advanced in the region between 2002 and 2008 (Figures 4A,B) Location of the study area (perimeter delimited in red) between Belvedere (Belo Horizonte) and Jardim da Torre neighborhoods (Nova Lima) Source: Google Earth: (A) 2002 and (B) 2019 Study area – gullies between Belvedere and Jardim da Torre neighborhoods (A) Lateral view of erosive processes and buildings in the Belvedere neighborhood in the background in Belo Horizonte; (B) another angle of the gully and view of a new residential real estate development in the neighborhood of “Jardim da Torre neighborhood,” Nova Lima The available satellite images of the area (Google Earth, 2002–2019) already show evidences of previous erosive processes, showing the partial removal of vegetation cover and a gully, named in this study “V2” (Figure 6A) Figure 6. Evolution of erosive processes in the study area, from 2002 to 2019. (A) Arrow shows the V2 gully already existing in the area in 2002; (B) arrow shows “waste landfill” built in 2008; (C) arrow shows the onset of V1 and its first incision in 2011; (D) arrow shows the V1 and its two incisions in 2019. Source: Google Earth, 2002–2019 Interviewed workers and residents reported that the area was used for the disposal of residues from residential condominiums complexes built in the surrounding area. These reports coincide with the satellite images of the area between 2004 and 2008, where it was possible to verify the change in the slope. It is evidenced by a method of disposing of the waste in layers from the lowest part of the valley, rising and forming a slope of waste (Figure 6B) When waste disposal in the area ended, a new accelerated erosion process emerged forming a new gully (V1) (Figure 6C). In an attempt to contain the erosive process, a hydraulic ladder was constructed, and the construction waste landfill was covered with grass species. However, gully V1 has widened from 2011 to 2019, forming two bifurcated branches on both sides of the waste landfill (Figure 6D) The sub-basin area where soil erosion processes are taking place can be estimated at approximately 30 hectares (Figure 7A). Naturally, runoff water flows from the top to the floor of the valley, where the “Estrangulado” stream is located. However, changes in the relief (mainly in the waste landfill) caused the formation of gullies at the site (Figure 7B) Figure 8. Satellite image history indicating the emergence of the V1-a incision. (A) Arrows show the drainage channel in 2002 (B) arrows show channel reconfigured due to the construction of the waste landfill in 2008. (C) Presence of water traces on the surface of the waste landfill plateau indicating the direction of the water flow in 2009. (D) Intensification of the erosion processes in 2011. Source: Adapted from Google Earth, 2002–2019 it was observed that the waste landfill plateau was partially covered with gravel and new drainage channels were built in an attempt to divert the rainwater from the top of the slope which is now occupied by large residential buildings The plateau currently serves as the patio of an on-site restaurant The identified works were probably carried out by the owners to prevent flooding in the restaurant’s operating area it can be inferred that the inadequate construction of the waste landfill combined with the low vegetation cover on the slopes and of the surrounding terrain as well as the presence of an inefficient drainage system contributed significantly to the environmental degradation of one of the streams in a relatively short time between 2004 and 2008 One of the most visible environmental impacts of this degradation is the emergence and accelerated the expansion of the V1 gully Figure 10. Satellite image history indicating the emergence of incision V1-b. Yellow arrows represent V1-b and green arrows a V1-a. (A) Presence of ravines in the abandoned road in 2013. (B) Recovery of the abandoned road in rehabilitation works of “Jardim da Torre” neighborhood in 2014. (C) Appearance of incision V1-b in 2015. (D) Intensification of the erosive process in 2019. Source: Adapted from Google Earth, 2002–2019 These changes in the original configuration of the area led to the intensification of erosive processes at the site through runoff, creating ravines along the entire road (Figure 10C). By 2019, the V1-b incision was already connected to the V1-a incision at the floor of the valley, forming a forked gully (Figure 10D) There are no image records of the emergence of V2 gully. In the first available satellite image of Google Earth (2002–2019), their existence is already verified. From its position on the ground, it can be inferred that there was slipping of the topsoil due to reduced vegetation cover previously removed from the site (Figure 11A) Figure 11. Evolution of Gully V2. (A) Incision of V2 gully in 2002 and (B) V2 in 2018, with V1 on its right side; gully V2 - delimited in blue. Source: Adapted from Google Earth, 2002–2019 In the most recent available image of gully V2 (2018), it is clear that there was no significant evolution in its dimensions. However, native vegetation did not regenerate at the site (Figure 11B) also selects a fast shutter speed on the drone’s camera to compensate image distortions and aberrations With the MDE of the area surrounding the gullies, it was found that the land has an elevation difference of 144.5 m, from the lowest point to the highest point of the slope. The head of the V1 gully was used as a takeoff point for the drone. It was possible to verify an average difference in elevation of the gullies of 84.75 m, considering the distance between the head of the gully (surface to be the drone takeoff location) and its lowest point on the slope (Figure 12) Gullies surface and digital elevation models in the study area (A) Surface digital model; (B) elevation digital model Positive values represent points above the reference and negative values represent points below the reference (in meters) An important point noted was related to the accuracy of orthomatics about absolute precision (global precision). Absolute precision is the degree of fidelity at which a location on a map corresponds to its real position in a fixed coordinate system in the real world. Absolute precision can have errors of up to 1 m in relation to horizontal precision and up to 3 m in relation to vertical precisión (DroneDeploy, 2019) discontinuities of drainage structures and the terrain were observed thus indicating errors of absolute precision it is necessary to use Ground Control Points (CGP) and preference can be given to more complex GPS systems such as RTK (Real Time Kinematic) or PPK (Post Processed Kinematic) which uses the DroneDeploy software’s Visible Atmospherically Resistant Index (VARI) algorithm it was possible to observe the relationship between exposed soil and vegetation cover within and around the gully This algorithm compares the proportions of light captured across different bands (red and blue) to calculate numerical values for each pixel or area of a given map VARI measures the reflectance of vegetation and soil making it possible to identify vegetation-covered soil (green) and uncovered soil (exposed) (red) Gully V1 had a much larger area with exposed soil than the area with some vegetation (Figure 13) it was noticed that this vegetation is predominantly of herbaceous species The floor of the valley is more preserved with denser vegetation and also composed of larger species Vegetation and bare soil in gullies V1 and V2 Red tones = bared soil; green tones = vegetation (A) The lines delimit the gully V1; (B) the lines delimit the gully V2 V2 gully presented a more substantial area with more vegetation than V1 gully This fact could indicate that V2 is in the process of stabilization considering that no ground movement has been identified since 2002 in its area according to the available satellite images To quantitatively compare the expansion of gullies V1 and V2 over time we used the Google Earth area measurement tool the results were compared with the values of the areas presented by the gullies in the current period obtained through the DroneDeploy software and the generated orthomosaics However, between 2002 and 2019, it had a growing expansion, more significantly after 2009. The eroded area in the V1 gully increased 2.37 times from 2009 to 2019. In the V2 gully, the expansion was smaller, that is, less soil/sediment loss. In the 2009–2019 period, the estimated areas were very similar, indicating the stabilization of V2 (Table 1) Area in hectares of gullies V1 and V2 over the years The Linear Fit Algorithm (DroneDeploy, 2019) was used to calculate the volume of the gullies This algorithm interpolates a reference surface above the gully cavity considering the edge points of the plotted perimeter It was assumed that the difference between the interpolated reference surface and the gullies surface represents the following eroded soil estimates considering that there were no “control points on the ground.” According to the information of the Nova Lima City Hall, of the 427.7 km2 of the Nova Lima territory, 91% of the available areas (vacant lots) are in the hands of individuals, mainly mining and real estate companies. The concentration of land ownership in Nova Lima, therefore, underscores the process of private production of its space (Menegale, 2002) These morphological and lithological substrates are hostile to urbanization. Its implementation requires, in most cases, very radical earthmoving interferences that disfigure the features of this landscape and expose the area to erosive risks (Nova Lima, 2006a). According to FEAM (2001) when related to the fragile rocks that form the subsoil may present deficiencies caused by inadequate urbanization processes These inadequacies are the removal of vegetated areas the adequacy of the road system to the relief using cuts and embankments that do not respect the geological characteristics of the support rocks especially on the slopes of the “Curral” ridge most of its still preserved areas are protected by the Organic Law of the Municipality The study area is part of the “Vila da Serra” Special Guidelines Area (ADE Vila da Serra) created by the Master Plan - Municipal Law 2007 of August 28 At the same time, environmental preservation has also become an attraction to the higher income classes, favoring more allotments on site. The population in ADE Vila da Serra increased by six times, and households increased by seven times in the period (2000 – 2014) (Nova Lima, 2014) At the time of the construction of the waste landfill in the study area, the Organic Law of Nova Lima (1990) already stated that “…the Municipality will maintain a system of urban cleaning, collection, treatment and final disposal of garbage.” Besides, since 2002, the municipality already has an inert landfill (which includes construction waste) under city management (Nova Lima, 2015) Municipal solid waste management services are a responsibility of the Municipal Department of Urban Works and Services (SEMOS) The legislation of Minas Gerais State (Law 10.793/1992) which provides for the protection of springs destined to public water supply of several projects with polluting potential including “garbage deposit and landfill restroom.” While Law 13.199/1999 provides for the State Water Resources Policy which highlights the need to avoid the adverse effects of pollution 1998); Law 11428/2006 and Law 12651/2012 (DOU The Nova Lima sub-basins are the principal tributaries of the “das Velhas” river, with the “Cardoso” stream being the third-largest long-term average flow (1.78 m3/s) (Nova Lima, 2015) the importance of protecting the “das Velhas” river basin has been recognized (Decree 18,782/1977) In turn, the Master Plan of Nova Lima (2007) (Law 2007/2007) highlights that “Adequate drainage of rainwater in the municipal territory will be ensured and all pollution and any unlicensed action or intervention will be prohibited which implies the reduction of water potential.” It also establishes the guidelines for basic sanitation “ require the control of waste generation and treatment for large projects potentially generating polluting loads articulated with the control of drainage flows.” Finally it lists the objectives of the urban drainage system to elaborate and implement the Municipal Drainage Master Plan integrating it with the Upper Velhas Stream Basin macro drainage Plan and the Municipal Plan Environmental Sanitation.” The municipal drainage system depends mostly on surface runoff. Rainwater drainage channels are rare, causing flooding at some points along river banks, and generating erosive processes that lead to siltation of watercourses (Nova Lima, 2006a) the municipality’s Drainage Master Plan had not yet been approved Due to the deficiency of the urban rainwater micro drainage system in the region without proper planning and probably without the knowledge of the city The study area is on a slope of the monoclinal ridge of “Serra do Curral”. According to the Nova Lima (2006a) Master Plan Diagnosis the slopes located there are covered by grassy fields with typically herbaceous and rare stratum shrubs which can be found more frequently on slopes These fields without anthropic action occupy different positions in the relief but predominate in higher elevations on shallow soils (underdeveloped Cambisol or Lithosol) and tend to be rupestrian fields that there is a breakdown of the gully head at various points and also of the built slope many plants that start to settle in the area The regeneration of the vegetation on the site is slow we notice the predominance of grasses (secondary succession) These observations corroborate the estimated soil volume/eroded sediment in gullies In 2014, Vieira and Almeida (2018) studied the same gully (V1) here studied and found an expansion of the gulley border lines at a rate of 0.17 m/month The authors warned that the advancement of that gully could cause instability and risk to the surrounding buildings Degradation in the head and sides of the V1 gullies in 2019 (A) Loose soil at the headland and slope of gully V1; (B) view of the headland of gully V1 still showing the valley’s floor protected by native vegetation it was observed that the fact that the eroded soil volume was very similar in 2009 and 2019 might be a sign of stability it is important to note that the two gullies (V1 and V2) are very close being separated only by a column of soil and may collapse in the future should give a different treatment to the densification of the region considering the relevance in preserving water resources and fragments of native vegetation The study of Costa et al. (2018) evaluated geodynamic processes in an area of peri-urban headwaters of a hydrographic basin located in the southeastern region of Brazil The authors suggest that some basic guidelines reconcile economic development and preservation of ecosystem services provided by the basin especially in terms of surface and underground supply of good quality water Among them: restore the areas of natural vegetation at the interfaces mainly on the ridge surface in areas where a higher surface level was found; advocates mandatory protection of damp areas up to 10 m in width want these areas to serve as natural filters that can contain the sedimentation originating from the higher zones; and create a priority zoning for the restoration of degraded areas it is essential to highlight the contribution of the use of UAVs to enable studies of erosive process monitoring and the efficiency of specific recovery techniques This study demonstrated that there is a high degree of image fidelity in a short period and efficiency in the data collection of the study area Although it is possible to carry out similar studies using only satellite images available on the Internet for free or even purchased the use of UAVs allows a more detailed view of the area and an accurate extraction of information it must be considered the best cost-benefit when comparing the price of UAV with the price of satellite images UAV is more simple when dealing with image processing software and greater flexibility in adverse weather conditions The study by Wang et al. 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The apartment interior design a duplex residence right at the top of a high-rise was cleverly crafted with a dual aspect – celebrating the urban sprawl on one side and the region's winding mountain range and abundant nature on the other The complex's lower level features the main entrance and the home's entertaining and social spaces – centred on a flowing complete with its own swimming pool and strip glazing that offers panoramic views airy ceilings adds a connection to the outdoors while the living areas are protected from heat by wooden brise-soleils which connects with the dining room and the gourmet area sculptural staircase connects the two floors but goes beyond being just a circulation tool Its dramatic timber volume forms an interior centrepiece highlighted further by the vertical brise-soleil slats that surround and elevate it with their verticality ‘As the light passes through the gaps constantly moving,' the architects write in their statement on the project The upper level contains the home's more private areas A service area links directly to the floor below through its own dedicated staircase that leads to the kitchen escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Daniel Senise and Laura Vinci dots the apartment – with a large tapestry by Norberto Nicola by the entrance setting the tone jacobsenarquitetura.com Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com the designers have built ‘casa galpao’ as an uncomplicated environment so that the family’s identity can be projected by the objects and furniture placed in the interior along with the routine formed in the new house all images by jomar bragança upon entering the site on the sloping terrain, it is possible to observe the whole two floor house by marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho. the steel structure the exposed concrete blocks (with sealing inside) and the large glass panels are all visible reinforces the use of industrialized prefabricated materials in addition to the use of cement on all floors and countertops in waterproofed concrete articulates the external space with the building’s social area there is also an accessible guest suite and a utility room at the rear of the building a metal walkway on the upper floor divides the double height of the room and connects the two suites which are placed on opposite ends of the house providing a panoramic view of the mountainous landscape and the lush vegetation. architects in charge: marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho josé henrique paiva and thomáz marcatto designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Text description provided by the architects The Concrete House is the result of an effort to create a beautiful and functional residential project from a simple and rational structure of exposed concrete Located in a condominium surrounded by nature, in the municipality of Nova Lima - MG, the house was designed as a concrete and glass box. Hence the given name. © Jomar BragançaThe house truly happens on the second floor! The access is via the stairs in the entrance hall, with double-height ceilings, which are introduced by a portico over a large pivot door. Upstairs, the dining, living, and intimate living rooms, the toilet, the kitchen, and the office are integrated and they all face the privileged views of the surrounding nature, complemented by a meticulous landscaping project. © Jomar BragançaBetween the rooms, is a beautiful central external patio, with a Jabuticaba tree in the middle and niches carved into the wall, where spices are planted to serve the kitchen. On the same floor, a concrete wall separates the intimate part of the house, giving it privacy – there are 3 suites, and the master suite opens onto the beautiful landscape. it is possible to see the mountains through the entire building The visual permeability of the glass enclosures mediated by the set of blinds that provide different gradations of privacy made it possible to share the privileged view of the house with the street You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The house blends into the surrounding forest The house is designed around existing trees The structure is supported on black steel columns The principal bedroom looks out into the canopy Living areas blend internal and external spaces The bridge leading to the bedrooms on the main floor Tetro architects have created an idiosyncratic treetop house in the forests of Nova Lima a modern retreat raised up high above the forest floor Threading its way through a lush rainforest site the treetop house Casa Açucena is a spectacular example of architecture integrated with nature The new house was designed by Belo-Horizonte-based practice Tetro Set on a steeply sloping site in the Nova Lima region in the Southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais Casa Açucena is woven into the forest. Casa Açucena is raised up on slender pilotis that march down the hillside carefully interspersed between existing trees and shrubs The architects describe the project as ‘a response to a sensitive reading of the terrain.’ weaving between the larger trees on the site with rooms set at angles to maximise the best views across the forest canopy a carport and auxiliary structure lead down to secondary accommodation on the main level below opening out onto a large deck leading across to the main body of the house. Sliding glass doors lead straight onto an open plan living room with existing trees weave into the architecture at the edge of the room A study ‘bridge’ leads across to two bedrooms while an additional bedroom and study room are located on the lowest level accessed via an orange steel spiral staircase. The main deck also incorporates a lozenge-shaped pool raised high above the treetops and affording a look back on the snaking main body of the house creating an illusion of a floating structure weaving through the canopy A green roof helps camouflage the structure from above while faceted rooflights are located above the major living spaces to add height and bring in sunlight. The architects describe this juxtaposition as if the house were a ‘white flower in the midst of nature,’ and design decisions like the apparently random scattering of columns add to the organic feel. ‘Our initial understanding was that the architecture should mould itself to the terrain and not the other way around,’ the architects say ‘the program shapes itself as a harmonious balance of art and nature occupying the empty spaces between the trees without removing any or altering the topography.’ Tetro.com.br Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999 covering everything from architecture and transport design to books He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor He is also the host of Wallpaper’s first podcast Residential Casa Açucena rises fifteen meters through stilts penetrated into the earth and resides within the core of a forest in Brazil Architecture studio Tetro studies the integration with nature placing their clients within the tradition of Brazilian modern architecture as a starting point before branching out to test the limits of contemporary architecture and Igor Macedo saw the steep slope not as a challenge to conquer but as a benefit to maximize the gifts of nature that surrounds the earth of the project A place immersed in lush Atlantic Rainforest nature the terrain thrives with large leafy trees and wild animals and features topography with a steep slope a characteristic of the Nova Lima region in Minas Gerais This is the place where the trio decided to insert Casa Açucena within the heart of nature to feed the residents’ thirst for sanctuary and serenity Trees and branches almost brush against the architecture The generous windows that carpet the boxy structure reflect the images of the nature outside blurring the spaces solely with the glass materials The architects paid attention to the needs of the place first and foremost before bringing it to the table to discuss with the residents they saw the need to maintain the natural characteristic and asked themselves how they could build a place with such a steep topography while retaining contact with nature They wondered how they could give its residents the daily experience of looking up and seeing the sky through the treetops they gravitated towards elevating the home fifteen meters above the ground level to induce the act of looking upwards from the ground and canopy of trees to the sky The move testifies to the architectural practice of the trio that carefully studies the premises and conditions presented by the location and the clients before amalgamating them in a way that works well with nature Images by Jomar Bragança | @jomarbraganca Padding through the space seems necessary with the abundance of light and breadth thanks as well to the tall ceiling and windows that mark the home’s construction heavy curtains block the view if necessary perhaps to cocoon the residents in the bask of privacy when necessary but they also add to the elegance and gentleness of the design residents can slide the windows to clear away any obstruction between them and the forest a lone bathtub positioned beside the windows hints at immersing the body in a well-deserved and gazing upon the sway of the trees while listening to the rustling of the foliage tone down the weight of a burden but inside Casa Açucena: hourly calls and meetings end with a sip of one’s favorite drink while the shoulders lean on the window frames staring at nature’s offering and soaking its relief. As the house curves around the scenery changes with the raised patio just outside the first block of the house The wooden floor pays homage to the raw materials of the Earth while the maximized space invites gatherings and parties within the humble abode encouraging anyone to take a dip and rise above the water to see the sheer grace of the greenery Casa Açucena defies the indulgence in the luxury of life through flashy possessions as it prides itself on the classic feel of visiting one’s vacation home outside a city Casa Açucena rises fifteen meters from the ground and lives within a forest in Brazil Its randomly placed black pillars blend in with the trunks making the house look as if it is floating a result of the home’s occupation among the trees The architecture is harmoniously inserted next to the natural vegetation but maintains its presence and surprise and novelty are values inherent to art Casa Açucena presents itself as a white flower in the midst of nature suffusing whoever steps inside with the fragrance of lust for stillness The terrain of Casa Açucena thrives with large leafy trees The dining and kitchen space of Casa Açucena the overlooking patio of Casa Açucena architect: Tetro | @tetroarquitetura contributors: Laura Georgia Rodrigues Layoun photography: Jomar Bragança | @jomarbraganca From the street, the house seems to be no more than a simple wooden box. The volumetric complexity that constitutes 3 boxes and two platforms can only be glimpsed from the other side of the valley. It is accessible via a bridge: a connecting structure that punctuates the gap between public and private spaces without using any obstruction elements. © Joana FrançaThe palette of materials enhances the house’s balanced proportions. The concrete slabs expose their bare texture on the ceilings, and the floors are clad in basalt. In turn, the three wooden programmatic boxes insert warmth into the ambiance and present a variety of rich tactile textures. it is a very calm house: its presence on the street Some exquisite mid-century Brazilian pieces are used very sparsely with presence and voids between each piece letting each designer's trace be fully felt and appreciated It is a house to be flavored with full attention Brazil is turning the page toward electric vehicles (EV) with nearly US$8 billion in private sector investments aimed at kicking off the production of new EV models and their components on Brazilian soil in 2024 In addition to new EV models from traditional legacy brands such as Audi (Q8 e-tron) Renault (Megane E-tech) coming to the Brazilian market in 2023 three automakers will start producing EVs locally in the country in 2024. While US-based Argentine owned BMC (Bravo Motor Company) is investing US$5bn in local production Chinese automaker GWM (Great Wall Motors) is injecting some US$2bn toward production and its Chinese counterpart BYD (Build Your Dreams) is investing approximately US$600mn the latter two taking place in existing factories In partnership with US-based Rockwell Automation and Swiss company ABB Bravo Motor Company is currently building a BRL 25 billion (US$5bn) electric mobility complex in the metropolitan region of Minas Gerais state capital Belo Horizonte Located in the city of Nova Lima and set to start production in 2024 it will likely be the first Gigafactory in operation in Latin America which entails the production of EVS their batteries and other components for electric mobility The facility is expected to start by producing 22,790 EVs per year but capacity is expected to gradually expand until its completion date in 2029 Plans also call to produce 43,750 lithium battery kits per year The company is focused on urban work vehicles such as taxis The BeTaxi EV (copyright: Bravo Motor Company) Great Wall Motors is investing 10bn reais (US$2bn) in vehicle production over the next decade (2022-2032) being BRL 4bn by 2025 and BRL 6bn by 2032 It will take place at a factory previously owned by Mercedes Benz in the city of Iracemápolis (Sao Paulo state) the company is planning to produce 100,000 vehicles per year. A large part of the automaker’s focus will be on producing EVs with new technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) The company also boasts ADAS features like automatic braking and other 5G capable semi-autonomous technologies Among the models to look out for in 2023 are the Haval H6 and Poer pickups launched in Brazil in Februrary 2023 (courtesy of GWM) One of the largest EV manufacturers in the world BYD is investing BRL 3bn (US$600mn) to build three industrial plants located at a former Ford facility in the metropolitan region of Bahia state capital Salvador upcoming infrastructure includes facilities for vehicle assembly and the processing of lithium and iron phosphate Vehicle production is slated to start in the second semester of 2024 which includes chassis for electric buses and trucks as well as the building of EVs and hybrid vehicles A total of seven EV and hybrid models will be manufactured at the facility which is expected to have a capacity to produce 150,000 vehicles per year Among the models to look out for are the Yuan Plus launched in Brazil in June 2023 (courtesy of BYD) For more insight on vehicle fleet and mobility throughout all of Latin America, come to Mexico City from 25-26 September, the location of the 2023 Fleet LatAm Conference and Fleet LatAm Awards Article picture credit: Shutterstock 1936750654 Want to capture the attention of the International Fleet and Mobility leaders Contact us and become our partner! WIKIFLEET is a free collaborative encyclopaedia providing knowledge about car fleet management all over the world The Global Fleet MARKETPLACE is the ONE guide to find fleet & mobility providers worldwide Marketplace directories and magazines in our knowledge center Knowledge Center Contact us that practices sustainable mining in the countries where we are present We exist to improve life and transform the future We extract ore and transport it through a a complete logistics chain we prioritize the safety of people and the environment Click on the states below to learn more about our performance in each location We value individual talent and seek to be more diverse and inclusive acting with respect and practicing open dialogue we receive a new opportunity to transform our work environment and the world we live in Access the page Opportunities for professionals Our recruitment process has been changing and is in line with the cultural transformation we are going through Access the job vacancies portal and come be part of this history Access the page Opportunities for students Have you ever thought about starting your professional life at a company that invests in people and in a transparent and inclusive work environment Get to know our Internship and Professional Training Program. 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Innovation is one of the main pillars for achieving our purpose We use technology to redesign our ways of working We have learned from our history and we are committed to the full reparation of the communities and people impacted by the dam collapse in accordance with the signed legal agreement Vale’s places a priority on optimizing its safety procedures and providing increased transparency with regards to its dams. All information below refers to Brazil we are bringing together here our main initiatives for the management and monitoring of our dams Explore this page and learn more about our processes and what has been done Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações mar/2025 Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações fev/2025 Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações do mês de janeiro Conheça o Programa Tamanduá: empreendimento da Vale que irá contribuir com a continuidade operacional do Complexo Brucutu Água Limpa Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações do mês de dezembro Barragem da Vale em Nova Lima (MG) tem nível de emergência encerrado Vale concludes the de-characterization works of the 17th upstream structure Another Vale dam leaves the emergency level and has stability certified Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações do mês de novembro Hoje é o Seminário Orientativo sobre o Plano de Ação de Emergência para Barragens de Mineração (PAEBM) Barragem Norte Laranjeiras passará por obras de melhoria Retomada dos testes sonoros das sirenes de emergência em Itabira Vale adota ações preventivas de segurança de barragens para o período chuvoso Avanço: Barragem no Município de Ouro Preto (MG) tem nível de emergência reduzido Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações do mês de outubro Barragem Maravilhas III: atualizações do mês de setembro Safety: Vale completes removal of another upstream dam and reaches 53% execution of De-Characterization Program can help generate hydroelectric energy or increase water availability in a given location dams are part of the ore production process that What remains of this process is deposited in the dams which are reservoirs for containing this material Tailings are the material that is left over after natural moisture processing of ore What are the possible methods for construction and raising that can be used with dams There are different types of raising works that can be executed with dams The main types of raising used by Vale are the downstream construction method (the conventional model) and the upstream construction method Downstream / conventional dam construction method We also have two other structures under implementation * Data according to structures registered under the National Dam Safety Policy (PNSB The process to eliminate the dams upstream of Vale studies and care with the particularities of each dam Our commitment is to eliminate 30 dams in Minas Gerais and Pará locations and all the steps of this process: Select one of the dams below for more information Structure inserted in PAEBM Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management ("GISTM") Everything that you need to know about safety and emergency procedures at Vale’s dams This report is reviewed twice a year in adherence to the requirements of National Mining Agency (ANM in portuguese) Resolution 95/2022 from the Brazilian federal government which allows us to monitor Stability Condition Declarations (DCEs) and better understand the conditions found in structures This in turn allows us to provide increased quality in our processes for dam monitoring and safety reviews Another important change in the monitoring of tailings dams is the inclusion of the Engineer of Record the standard was to contract engineering companies to perform biannual audits in order to complete reports based on available information and often a field inspection EORs are now able to regularly monitor the structure of dams which allows us to provide RISRs that contain more information and that are more assertive in their findings the EOR accompanies the implementation of recommendations for dams Vale’s goal is to achieve positive results for all structures that are assessed we are investing in technology and optimizing factors related to safety at Vale these audits are used to issue periodic reports that meet the requirements of the Public Prosecutor’s Office Whenever actions for reinforcement are recommended monitoring of dam stability is carried out by the same company that performed the audit for a period of a year after work is completed on the dam Vale has implemented the function of an Engineer of Record (EoR) as an additional step towards strengthening its governance The Engineer of Record is responsible for performing regular safety inspections and issuing monthly technical reports with regards to the situations found at tailings dams If any changes in safety conditions are found at a structure a new Declaration of Stability (DCE) can be issued at any moment Vale’s dams are monitored 24 hours per day High-tech instruments are used to provide precise data including video cameras that use artificial intelligence radar capable of detecting movements within a millimeter piezometers (which measure water pressure) and geophones (sensors used to measure both induced and natural seismic waves) Structure data is collected in real time and sent to Geotechnical Monitoring Centres (CMG) located in Itabira and Nova Lima in the state of Minas Gerais and Parauapebas in Pará All information is continuously analyzed by Vale’s technicians This allows us to verify structure conditions and take preventative and corrective measures quickly and safely See what the possible emergency levels are and what they represent: Detailment When an anomaly is detected that results in the maximum score for the state of conservation or for any other situation with a potential compromise in the safety of the structure Comunication to the Brazilian National Mining Agency (ANM) ICMM - International Council on Mining and Metals Environmental agencies and Civil Defense (national state and city) and the responsible Mining Association & Regulations of the country that the Dam is located Immediate Actions sign instability and intensify monitoring Vale’s structures Immedate actions: signaling instability and intensifying monitoring Detailment When the result of the actions taken in the anomaly referred to in Level 1 is classified as “uncontrolled” or “not extinguished” requiring new special inspections and interventions Comunication to the ANM (Brazilian National Mining Agency) Self-Rescue Zone (ZAS) and Secondary Safety Zone (ZSS) and the responsible Mining Association & Regulations of the country that the Dam is located Vale’s structures Immedate actions: from that level Detailment Situation of imminent or ongoing rupture the responsible Mining Association & Regulations of the country that the Dam is located Immediate Actions Caring is extended to people who are in the Secondary Safety Zone (ZSS) through additional communication and educational measures Vale’s structures ImmeDayte actions: Care is extended to people who are in the ZSS through additional educational measures This video details the methods of construction and raising of mining dams what the possible emergency levels of a dam are Emergency Action Plan for Mining Dams (PAEBM) Structures that present a high potential for social and cultural damages must possess an Emergency Action Plan for Mining Dams (PAEBM) dams with an average DPA (Associated Potential Damage) are assessed and if they are found to possess other characteristics included on the list of criteria and managed in accordance with the the requirements provided for under legislation and protocols from municipalities and the municipal and state Civil Defense The drills are exercises for preparing and evaluating the protocols and procedures proposed for real emergency situations agreements and procedures are tested and validated in addition to clarifying roles and responsibilities and identifying opportunities for improvement involved in the response to an emergency situation monitoring centers and hierarchical scale in decision-making The community's participation in the simulations is fundamental for the correct understanding of how to behave in the event of a real emergency situation All PAEBM actions are discussed with the competent bodies and with the community itself Learn more about the Self-Rescue Zones (ZAS) and Secondary Safety Zones (ZSS): All regions in which the competent authorities do not have sufficient time to intervene in emergency situations A distance is therefore adopted that corresponds to the arrival of a flood wave which is equal to 30 minutes This is the region located after the 10 km or 30 minutes that constitutes the ZAS There is sufficient time available in the ZSS for individuals to proceed with self-rescue and move towards the established meeting points when a level 2 or 3 emergency is determined to be occurring at a dam the ZAS is evacuated and those individuals in the ZSS are notified of the event To ensure that mining is carried out safely Vale carries out a range of preventative actions Among these actions are: emergency signaling Safety innovations for operations and communities Vale understands the importance of technology and is therefore investing in new dam monitoring technologies This is how we are able to provide agility and safety with our initiatives Hover the mouse to learn more about these technologies Continuous structure monitoring carried out by teams 24 h per day with all systems centred upon these individuals safely viewing any situation The integrated geotechnical monitoring centres (CMGs) are located in Nova Lima and Itabira Minas Gerais The aerial survey of dam structures is a great ally in ensuring safety and a rapid response to emergency situations Information is gathered through means of helicopter passes performed with an electromagnetic sensor attached to the aircraft Development of emergency alert systems as part of Emergency Action Plans for Mining Dams – PAEBMs such as a system for the automatic engagement of dam sirens Sensors detect movement in structures and are able to engage sirens automatically in case of movement that exceeds established limits The automatic engagement of sirens is a procedure that provides increased reliability and rapidity in alerting communities of an emergency situation This process is automatic and does not depend on human intervention which are equipment using in detecting structure collapse This equipment is already being used as part of the project for automatic engagement of emergency sirens in accordance with resolution 13/2019 from the National Mining Agency (ANM) Operations using remote equipment in structures presenting a critical emergency level upstream tailings dams such as Sul Superior in Barão de Cocais and B3/B4 in Nova Lima to be safely decommissioned removing workers from the field and away from areas of risk Technologies that improve the gathering of data and safety with regards to decision making involving structures and expansion of automated instruments that use artificial intelligence Deep Drive and Helix AR2 are equipment used to measure seismic waves in tailings dams Deep Drive is able to reach a depth of 100 m and has its own control cabin Helix AR2 is a robot that aggregates important solutions for dam decommissioning processes You can also explore the main initiatives that are being implemented with regards to reparation and development in areas impacted by the B1 dam collapse in Brumadinho Vale is actively seeking out practices that provide a balance with regards to the sustainability of its operations and targets can all be found at the ESG webpage Frequently Asked Questions regarding our dams What is Vale doing to guarantee that its tailings dams are safe Vale monitors its dams at its Geotechnical Monitoring Centre 24 hours per day The CMG integrates data from instruments located at more than 100 structures using various sensors and remote monitoring systems that provide real time transmission technicians periodically inspect dam structures We also have a variety of equipment installed at dams that measure different aspects of the structure Internal and external audits are also performed in which the work of technicians is verified by other individuals both within and outside Vale There are also sirens that integrate dam alert systems we also have a redundant operational system in place which is part of dam management processes and requires Vale to have infrastructure prepared to support systems in cases of a failure it engages automatically through means of an automated system We have redundant operational phases in place in electrical we are focused on developing our Tailings Dam Management System in accordance with rigorous international practices and legal requirements We have also created channels that allow for open and transparent dialogue with members of society and government agencies in order to reinforce safety at our operations I keep hearing about the Emergency Action Plan for Mining Dams (PAEBM) Create a culture of prevention within the communities in which we operate identifying a variety of situations and events that may put the integrity of dam structures at risk PAEBM also establishes resources and strategies for avoiding or minimizing social and economic impacts in a dam collapse scenario What are some of the actions taken under PAEBM Highlighted measures taken to ensure that PAEBM is correctly executed include: Are Vale’s tailings dams governed by any type of legislation All of Vale’s dams in Brazil comply with legal requirements provided for under Federal Law 12.334 and resolution 51 from the National Mining Agency How will I be informed of a real emergency situation involving a dam you will hear the siren sound intermittently followed by the following message: “Attention This is a real emergency situation involving a dam collapse Immediately exit your residences and follow the evacuation route to the meeting point and await further instructions Dam Elimination Our commitment is to increase the safety of the communities where we operate and to protect the environment What we do Ore is present in solutions that transform people's lives for the better Our core business is an essential activity for the world 2021 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All rights reserved The trailblazing Afro-Peruvian sound architects, Novalima have unfurled the second electrifying chapter of their La Danza EP Novalima enlisted a new generation of artists who masterfully reinterpret their African lineage Novalima maintains a profound reverence for their African roots seamlessly weaving traditional rhythms and instruments from Africa Fresh off their triumphant North American tour “We’ve been aiming to export Peruvian culture through our music over the past 20 years and so far we’ve been blessed by playing all over the world and meeting new great artists who’ve somehow inspired our growth in music and our own artistic evolution We are proud to be able to still go on the road with our family: our amazing live band and this year we plan to take over new audiences to spread even more our music to younger crowds through our live concerts which is an exhilarating dance experience.” November 23 at Gran Teatro Nacional – Lima Buy La Danza Part 2 and La Danza Part 1 Please enter an answer in digits:two × 5 = By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Gabriel is a Sao Paulo, Brazil-based reporter covering Latin America's financial and breaking news from the region's largest economy. 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The city of Nova Lima in the metropolitan region of state capital Belo Horizonte has signed a memorandum of understanding with the company It stipulates building a factory in the so-called Colossus Cluster Industrial Park Construction should begin in 4Q21 and the production of vehicles and components are expected to start in 1Q23 which was initially called the ArqBravo Group which first started in Argentina will be focused on building vehicles for shared transportation such as buses vans and taxis. It's strategy is based on four pillars: electric; shared; connected; autonomous Photo: BeTaxi (copyright: Bravo Motor Company) Voulez-vous attirer l'attention des gestinnaires internationaux de flotte et de mobilité Contactez-nous et devenez notre partenaire! 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The latest 10 include the proposed copper-nickel mine in Minnesota under a joint venture between Glencore and Teck. Exploration and mining of the energy metal has for 12 years been banned or largely restricted for environmental reasons in British Columbia, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Jack Lundin, president and CEO, hailed Filo del Sol as "one of the most significant greenfield discoveries in the last 30 years." ‘the project is the result of an extensive research on design that sough a response to all of these site characteristics,’ notes tetro arquitetura new elements are implemented as shiny pieces that contrast with the rusticity of the walls and the existing nature incorporates itself into the house in a poetic way through the dilution of the boundaries between interior and exterior ‘the starting point for this response was the search for the best view and the desire to intensify the resident’s contact with nature,’ the brazilian architecture studio explains the concept of the house was developed in such a way that the main volume is implanted right above the level of the stone walls and the program is distributed throughout three sectors is elevated six meters relative to the natural level of the land offering a panoramic view of the mountains the other two ‘tips’ are supported on a plateau formed by the old stone walls and contain the guest rooms which maintains contact and has direct access to the upper portion of the site the home’s form embraces the back portion of the site and its dense vegetation while a separate volume in the forest encloses the spa designed to be independent from the residence it occupies the empty spaces between trees irregularly-shaped concrete pillars support the building’s main body and enclose some of the bathrooms the recreation area offers direct access to the cave which has been transformed into a wine cellar this level also includes the pool and a generous outdoors area architect: tetro arquitetura | @tetroarquitetura principal architect: carlos maia, débora mendes, igor macedo It looks like nothing was found at this location. 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The house is accessed via these shallow concrete steps The entrance is reached via a courtyard garden The master bedroom is cantilevered out over the sunken garden The lower floor contains an external kitchen and dining space An oversailing roof and timber screens shade the house from the sun Viewing the entrance courtyard from within The Brazilian house in Minas Gerais by Tetro Arquitetura is designed to elevate and simplify the art of one-level living Tetro Arquitetura’s Laguna House continues the firm’s run of sleek contemporary dwellings that exploit the contours and views of their plot overlooking a lake with mountains in the distance the four-bedroom Brazilian house is an exercise in minimal planning the two-storey house is raised up on a rectangular core and an array of slender pillars This slightly sunken lower level contains three ensuite guest bedrooms as well as a covered terrace with an outdoor kitchen and dining area set beneath a large rectangular concrete slab roof A master bedroom cantilevers out over the garden utility room and staff accommodation follow the line of the row of bedrooms below with an external covered walkway providing secondary access The main entrance is up a series of shallow concrete steps that follow the rise of the land and take you up to a covered porch alongside the courtyard garden The house is entered directly into the main living space with a areas for seating and dining alongside the kitchen Sliding glass doors open onto a south-facing covered balcony raw concrete is paired with natural stone and vertical hardwood slats for privacy and sun screening with aluminium framed windows that span floor to ceiling The oversailing concrete roof also helps reduce solar gain ensuring that only late afternoon sun reaches the interior spaces The plan also emphasises simplicity; with the three guest bedrooms on the lower level everything the owners need for their own day to day life is kept on the principal floor This reduces the need to use the stairs (one of their requests) each illustrating a very different approach to shaping a dwelling around the demands of site and client TETRO.com.br Novalima includes a wide range of cultural influences in its club-infused Afro-Peruvian music From Explore the roots of Afro-Peruvian music with Novalima in this segment of "Latin Roots" from World Cafe Originating in coastal Peru and featuring contributions from African Often accompanied by competitive and lively dancing World Cafe host David Dye talks with Novalima members Grimaldo Del Solar (arranger programming) and Alfonso Montesinos (bass) about the century-old style of festejo and the different forms it can take through varying rhythms Festejo has influenced the band's live improvisations while inspiring Novalima to become more spontaneous and less like a studio project Listen to Novalima talk about its song "Festejo" and listen to a Spotify playlist here Become an NPR sponsor Novalima is a collective of four Lima-based producers: Ramón Pérez Prieto They combine the rich musical traditions of Peru with subtle electronic textures The result is a fascinating percussive framework that includes acoustic musical instruments along with cutting edge digital sounds Novalima uses traditional instruments such as the native cajón The founders of Novalima became friends while in high school in Lima Rafael and Carlos were well-educated and well-traveled and while they grew up listening to the popular and folk music of Latin America Novalima developed with the help of modern technology The group came was formed parts of the world they started emailing song ideas to each other These long-distance experiments resulted in their 2002 debut album The reception to the album exceeded their wildest expectations eventually reaching platinum sales status in Peru and for their next album they invited more Afro-Peruvian musicians to join their recording sessions an album that was released worldwide in 2006 to remarkable acclaim and put Novalima on the international music map The founders of Novalima have since returned to Lima and invited some of their favorite Afro-Peruvian musicians to become permanent members of their band: Juan Medrano Cotito a renowned local drummer and percussionist The partnership between the original cosmopolitan quartet and members of the Afro-Peruvian community has generated a lot of attention at home principally because the divide between black and white in Peru has made these types of collaborations rare Novalima expanded on the formula they developed with their two previous recordings while taking their fusion in new directions The album’s title is derived from an Afro-Peruvian expression used to incite musicians much like shouting “Go for it!” or “Take it!” to a musician in the midst of a great solo Novalima explores further into the African roots of Afro-Peruvian music bringing in influences from its Afro-rooted musical cousins such as reggae They took a more organic approach this time around and the songs more accurately reflected the live sound of the band thanks to time spent working together as an actual band rather than a studio project The 2012 Karimba takes the listener on a trip through the history and travels of Afro-rooted music Please enter an answer in digits:4 × five = Something about tradition inspires reverence and creativity. Throughout Latin America and parts of the U.S., musicians are exhuming centuries-old musical cultures and infusing them with new life to create songs that sound both familiar and new. Peru's Novalima is doing just that with Afro-Peruvian music the group has addressed the legacy of slavery in Peru in the form of the traditional lando deliberate beats are played out on a variety of traditional instruments — most notably the cajon a big rectangular box that drummers hit before drawing sounds out with their palms and fingers but can also hit the high-pitched pops of finely tuned bongos or Middle Eastern dumbeks Novalima also adds electronic sounds to those beats and arrangements the group's core members crafted their songs by trading files over the Internet layering their own ideas over traditional rhythms but over the work of two talented percussionists the playing zigzags between Afro-Peruvian grooves and more familiar Afro-Cuban rhythms associated with salsa For this Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices The beats are pounded out by hand — not with sticks — and the singing recalls tradition while feeling here and now and made many of us reluctant to get back to our cubicles Producer: Felix Contreras; Editor and Videographer: Michael Katzif; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; photo by Doriane Raiman/NPR