Explores roofing options that can help control energy costs through use of highly reflective roofing materials. Additionally discussed is the "Urban Heat Island" phenomenon created when several super-heated buildings are clustered in a small area. (GR)

Explains how Cornell University is using lake water to cool 40 percent of the space in its central campus. Payback cost estimates and design and engineering issues are examined. (GR)

The superior insulating characteristics of an exterior wall system has enabled a Massachusetts school district to realize a savings on electric heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. (Author/MLF)

This second article in a series on energy conservation sets up an overall attack on energy waste in the school environment. The campaign begins with proper operation and maintenance procedures. (See EA 005 433 and EA 504 535 for related information.) (Author)

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

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

A retail bookstore and offices for the University of Minnesota's admissions and records department are housed in Williamson Hall. Some 95 percent of the floor area lies below grade; however, window arrangement permits a view of the outdoors or sunlight from almost every part of the building. (Author/MLF)

The new Oregon-Davis Elementary School in rural Indiana embodies state-of-the-art energy management. Its environmental systems include thorough insulation, dual heating and cooling equipment for flexible loads, and decentralized computer controls. A heat recovery unit and variable-air-volume discharge ducts also contribute to conservation. (MCG)

Describes some of the procedures already being taken in existing GSA-operated buildings to reduce immediately fuel and energy requirements without the luxury of time consuming and costly renovations. (Author/MF)

Explores the overlapping of energy efficiency, budget-cutting, and facility needs in K-12 schools. Utilities expenditures in schools are discussed for electricity and natural gas as are energy-saving alternatives such as daylighting, solar energy, wind production of power, and geothermal energy. Sources for further information conclude the…

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…

In recent years, scores of educators and designers have been won over to the view that natural light--provided by the sun instead of bulbs or tubes--is desirable and beneficial for education facilities. Studies that show students performing better in classrooms that have the right kinds of daylighting bear out the intuitive beliefs of many…