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| Climate Control | 5 |
| Controlled Environment | 5 |
| Solar Radiation | 5 |
| Thermal Environment | 5 |
| Environmental Influences | 4 |
| Heating | 4 |
| Building Design | 3 |
| Lighting | 3 |
| Temperature | 3 |
| Air Conditioning | 2 |
| Air Conditioning Equipment | 2 |
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Peer reviewedAnderson, Bruce – Environment, 1975
Widespread use of solar energy is unsuccessful with large scale integration required and conservatism of responsible institutions. Rising fuel costs and government promotion may initiate expansion in commercial, environmental, and government establishments, homes, and schools. Difficulties encountered include financing, tax incentives, design,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Energy
Download full textBuilding 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
Hartman, Robert R. – 1968
Contains a selected and annotated listing of source material concerning the thermal environment in school facilities. It is directed toward the school planner, architect, or administrator concerned with developing a more functional classroom environment. Topical coverage includes--(1) The Thermal Environment and Learning, (2) Physiological Factors…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Annotated Bibliographies, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
Burston, O. – 1969
Designing and planning Asian school buildings with regard to sunshading and the aid of a heliodon is discussed, describing what it is, how it is used, what it is used for and how to calibrate with it. Charts, drawings and reference list are included. (TG)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Climate, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
Milbank, N. O. – 1968
Two similarly large buildings and air conditioning systems are comparatively analyzed as to energy consumption, costs, and inefficiency during certain measured periods of time. Building design and velocity systems are compared to heating, cooling, lighting and distribution capabilities. Energy requirements for pumps, fans and lighting are found to…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Building Design, Climate Control
