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Modern Schools, 1977
This report attempts to clarify some of the myths and facts surrounding low pressure sodium lighting, which is recognized as a high intensity discharge light source. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Lighting, Lighting Design
Modern Schools, 1977
Ten new elementary schools in California are providing energy-conserving high efficiency lighting for their students. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Energy Conservation, Lighting Design
Modern Schools, 1975
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Equipment Maintenance, Lighting
Modern Schools, 1974
By turning off certain noncritical electrical power loads whenever demand approaches a predetermined level, school officials can reduce utility costs. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Electricity, Energy Conservation, School Buildings
Modern Schools, 1976
At West Deptford High School in New Jersey, a group of students led by their teacher have developed a number of sound energy-conserving techniques that add up to substantial savings for the school budget. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Guides, Lighting
Modern Schools, 1976
A "phantom" fluorescent tube produces a lower level of light but the evenness of illumination is maintained. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation, Lighting Design, Technological Advancement
Modern Schools, 1976
Two roofing systems currently available are silicone/urethane (a relatively new development) and built-up roofing systems that combine a variety of insulating materials. (Author)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Energy Conservation, Merchandise Information, Roofing
Modern Schools, 1977
As a result of the energy crisis, schools across the nation are instituting programs to become more energy-efficient with encouraging and money-saving results. (Author)
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Heat Recovery, Higher Education, Lighting
Modern Schools, 1975
Heat recovery systems are operating successfully in climates ranging from that of Florida to those of Michigan and New Jersey. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Educational Facilities Design, Energy Conservation, Heat Recovery
Modern Schools, 1976
Twin-beam luminaires that control veiling reflections provide better visibility at a wattage reduction of about two-thirds over the previous lighting in the Charles Brewer Middle School in Clark, New Jersey. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement, Energy Conservation, Lighting
Modern Schools, 1977
A new lighting system saves electricity and the lighting level is five times better than previously, at Citrus College in Los Angeles County, California. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Gymnasiums, Lighting
Modern Schools, 1976
Two schools are featured that have lighting systems that give flexible illumination and conserve energy as well. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Education, Energy Conservation, Flexible Lighting Design
Modern Schools, 1975
Electricity as an energy source, coupled with a heat recovery system, has been selected for a middle school in New Jersey. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Design, Electricity, Elementary Education
Modern Schools, 1974
Attempts to resolve the two factors instrumental in ineffectively lighted new classrooms: planning without taking newer design techniques into consideration and confusion regarding the lighting objectives in the classroom. (Author/EA)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Design Requirements, Energy Conservation, Flexible Lighting Design
Modern Schools, 1975
To understand the importance of the influence of effective lighting on learning patterns, we need to understand what effective lighting means. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Electrical Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Flexible Lighting Design
