One major challenge of integrating leaching from constructions into macro-scale LCA frameworks is the high variability in micro-scale technical and geographical factors, such as material qualities, construction types and soil types.
Whereas rural health care providers are a documented source of grassroots technical innovation on a micro scale [ 3] the private industry world-wide has valuable expertise in the development of medical devices for mass use [ 2].
At a micro scale it means that many communities simultaneously have unmet needs and underused capacities.
The group applies this knowledge to design, from the micro scale to the building scale.
Permanent magnetic coatings show potential in micro scale applications such as micro motors and micro generators.
They have developed a series of experiments to measure the effects of nostalgia at a micro scale.
Presentations will explore large-scale projects, prototypes and installations, all with a relationship to micro scale processes and material properties.
"There is wonder in logic, and, whether on the macro or micro scale, it just gets bizarre, extraordinary and unfathomable.
Constant return to scale technical efficiency.
Variable return to scale technical efficiency.
On a micro scale, that is increased insight into consumer behavior.
