The University of Santa Clara has the world's largest permanent air-supported structure; a radar dome turns into a gymnasium in the Payette, Idaho, school district. (Author/MLF)

Six case histories that tell about the benefits of heat recovery systems, incentive programs, life-cycle costing, zone lighting, computer profiles, and energy-oriented remodeling. (Author)

Presents 17 design ideas to harness man-made materials, the sun, wind, and even the earth to conserve energy in new or remodeled buildings. (Author)

Declining enrollments and the current economic recession in higher education have forced colleges and universities to suspend or cutback plans for new construction and consider re-use of existing buildings. One candidate for rehabilitation is the campus chapel. (Author)

The number of students in schools is growing, and school boards are faced with the choice to renovate or build new schools. Terms used when talking about remodeling and building schools are defined. Formulas to use when challenged by the renovate-or-rebuild dilemma and questions that need consideration during the decision-making process are…

This energy conservation workbook series was developed to provide specific data on the effect of various design and operating decisions on both cost and energy consumption. It is designed to make clear the energy consumption and cost implications of various building design and operating decisions in terms that both the layman and design…

As library funding decreases, choosing to convert an unused building into a library is a beneficial alternative to building a new facility. Reuse saves money, building time, and gains greater community support. Offers advice on how to choose a location and what to look for in structure, mechanics, electrical resources; and discusses challenges in…