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Download full textHOWATT, CLARKE T. – 1961
THIS IS A FINAL REPORT OF A STUDY OVER A FOURTEEN MONTH PERIOD FROM APRIL, 1959 TO JUNE, 1960 OF HEATING AND COOLING TWO SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND A COMPARISON WITH A THIRD CLASSROOM IN WHICH THERE WAS HEATING AND FRESH AIR CIRCULATION ONLY. ALL THREE ROOMS HAD AN AIR-FLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. A TYPHOON HEAT PUMP PROVIDED HEATING AND COOLING IN ONE…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Heating
Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. – 1968
Presents planning considerations in selecting proper temperature control systems. Various aspects are discussed including--(1) adequate environmental control, (2) adequate control area, (3) control system design, (4) operators rate their systems, (5) type of control components, (6) basic control system, (7) automatic control systems, and (8)…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Equipment, Guidelines
Rich, Hershel M. – School Business Affairs, 1980
The text of an oral presentation made to the Department of Energy Hearings on emergency building temperature restrictions by the president of the American Ventilation Association. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Energy Conservation, Federal Regulation, Fuel Consumption
Dean, John F. – 2002
This paper focuses on some of the effects of climate on library and archives collections in tropical climates, and discusses some prudent alternatives to the mechanical and chemical approaches commonly used to control climate and its immediate effects. One of the most important factors affecting the longevity of library and archival materials is…
Descriptors: Archives, Climate Control, Humidity, Library Collections
Arabia, Tony – American School and University, 1984
Responding to questions about a microcomputer center in a hot summer environment and a cold winter environment, the author outlines equipment and personnel needs. (MD)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Climate Control, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Perkins and Will, Architects, Chicago, IL. – 1968
Discusses heating, cooling, and ventilation for the classroom in relationship to students' learning abilities. It is designed to assist school boards, administrators, architects and engineers in understanding the beneficial effects of total climate control, and in evaluating the climate conditioning systems available for schools. Discussion…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Equipment
Schutte, Frederick – Amer Sch Board J, 1970
Discussion of proper thermal environment for protection of sophisticated educational equipment such as computer and data-processing machines, magnetic tapes, closed-circuit television and video tape communications systems.
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Operation, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
Gagne, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Reviews five science books for children, one each on microbiology, dinosaurs, earth science, feet, and temperature control. (AEA)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Climate Control
King, Richard G., Jr. – 1980
This report presents an overview of the damage to library materials caused by uncontrollable environmental variables. The control of atmospheric pollutants, temperature, and humidity are discussed with regard to damage, standards, and the costs of deterioration due to these factors. Twelve references are listed. (FM)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Climate Control, Costs, Environmental Standards
Humphreys, M. A. – Reprinted from The Building Services Engineer (JIHVE), 1974
This article describes a study of summertime classroom temperature and its relationship to the clothing worn by English secondary school children. Data on classroom temperatures and children's clothing were recorded during one summer for a total of 987 lessons. Analysis of the data showed that the strong clothing-temperature correlation could be…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Clothing, Educational Facilities
Wilson, A. Grant – 1967
This discussion of air leakage emphasizes cause and provides suggestions for elimination of undesirable effects. Cause parameters described are--(1) pressure differential, (2) building shape, (3) temperature differential, (4) opening sizes, (5) mechanical system pressures, and (6) climatic factors. Effects discussed are--(1) increased mechanical…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Climate, Climate Control
CURTIS, H.A.; STUART, FRED – 1964
A COMPARISON WAS MADE OF ONE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SCHOOL WITH ONE OR MORE NON-CLIMATE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS OF SIMILAR SIZE WITH RESPECT TO FACTORS OF COST AND OUTCOMES, IN THE PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. EACH OF THE FOUR SCHOOLS STUDIED HAD THE FOLLOWING SIMILARITIES--LOCATION, COST OF CONSTRUCTION, OCCUPANCY RATE, AND OPERATING…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Comparative Analysis
Building Research Inst., Inc., Washington, DC. – 1963
A REPORT OF A PROGRAM HELD AS PART OF THE BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1962 SPRING CONFERENCE ON THE SOLAR EFFECTS ON BUILDING DESIGN. TOPICS DISCUSSED ARE--(1) SOLAR ENERGY DATA APPLICABLE TO BUILDING DESIGN, (2) THERMAL EFFECTS OF SOLAR RADIATION ON MAN, (3) SOLAR EFFECTS ON ARCHITECTURE, (4) SOLAR EFFECTS ON BUILDING COSTS, (5) SELECTION OF…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Building Design, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
Harmon, Darell Boyd – 1950
Because of the intensity factors involved in school tasks, and the importance of schooling in determining the child's future in this complex civilization, the energy organizations and physical limits of the classroom are probably the most significant of all the factors encountered in shaping the child's ultimate social form. Very little is known…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Climate
Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1979
Information is presented on the use of solar energy for heating and cooling. (BB)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education
