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Direct linkErickson, Paul W. – American School & University, 2009
This article discusses why building commissioning for education institutions is needed. School facilities owners and operators should confirm whether their building systems are performing as expected. The more comprehensive the confirmation process, the greater opportunity there is for reducing operations and maintenance costs, and improving…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Quality Control, Educational Environment, Maintenance
Kennedy, Mike – American School & University, 2006
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…
Descriptors: Lighting, Energy Conservation, Energy Management, Educational Environment
Minnesota State Dept. of Energy and Economic Development, St. Paul. – 1984
This manual is a guide for performing energy audits in school buildings using low- and no-cost measures found effective in Minnesota. The manual helps school maintenance and administrative personnel conduct walk-through inspections of school buildings, focusing on the energy efficiency of their equipment and operations. The measures recommended…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Costs, Educational Facilities, Electrical Systems
College Store Journal, 1979
Dramatic savings are possible by implementing minor modifications including: energy efficient light bulbs and tubes, ballasts, luminaires (fixtures), controls, operating practices, and revised maintenance. Many different changes can be made without affecting productivity, safety and security, visual comfort, aesthetic appeal, consumer discretion,…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Climate Control, College Stores, Costs
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
1977
This publication is the design development presentation for an energy-conserving elementary school building proposed for Alief, Texas. Some of the energy conservation features presented in this proposal include: (1) wind powered emergency electrical system; (2) complete insulation resulting in a building with an over-all U factor of .04; (3) air…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Building Systems, Climate Control
