A consulting engineer describes the characteristics of four common total environmental control systems. (MF)

A soundproof, windowless school is completely comfort conditioned through the use of the modern heat-with-light system. (Author)

Discusses principles of heat transfer from a lighting system and describes incandescent downlighting and radiant heating effects. (KJ)

Some common sense energy conservation suggestions that can immediately lower energy use in school buildings. (MLF)

A solar heating, cooling, and hot water system for the addition to Escambia County High School in Atmore (Alabama) also serves as a statewide demonstration program. (Author/MLF)

A new variable air volume system in a highrise educational building cut fuel bills $50,000 in the first year. (Author/MLF)

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)

Presents manufacturer and engineer suggestions on how schools can solve their rising energy costs in the face of more demanding classroom needs placing greater demands of Heating and air conditioning ventilation systems. The use of CO2 sensors, boiler technology and two-pipe systems are explored. (GR)

Discusses how schools can use geothermal technology to conserve energy and save money. How geothermal climate control works and its payback are examined, and examples of development and use are highlighted. (GR)

Doug Johnson considers himself to be a secretly subversive library media specialist as he promoted measures for remodeling the library with new carpeting and air conditioning for making the library more enjoyable rather than protecting the books and computers. Some things that library media specialists often do to gain acceptance in their…

In this article, the author discusses the role of window films in enhancing indoor air quality in schools. Historically, window film has been used to reduce temperatures in buildings prone to overheating. Too much solar energy entering through windows makes occupants uncomfortable and air conditioning more costly. Film has been a simple solution…

Heat-recovery wheels and heat pumps provide efficient, economical temperature control for the Hanford school, Richland, Washington. (Author)

THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES WHICH WOULD--(1) MAINTAIN CULTURAL CONTINUITY, (2) COPE WITH THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, AND (3) PROVIDE FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ORIENTED CURRICULUM. THE DESIGN OF CLASSROOMS WAS DEVELOPED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH--(1) NATIVE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, (2) INDIGENOUS BUILDING MATERIALS,…

This publication provides data on the angles governing the design of sunshading devices for educational buildings in the countries of the Asian region and gives examples of the ways in which these data can be used. Different methods of excluding direct sunlight from teaching spaces are illustrated in a series of diagrams that show exclusion by…