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Hutcheon, N. B. – 1964
Modified and controlled relative humidity in buildings for certain occupancies is discussed. New criteria are used in determining the needs, desirability and problems associated with humidities in a building. Severe winter climate requires that special attention be given to the problems associated with increased indoor humidities during cold…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
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Parshall, Steven; Diserens, Steven – Planning for Higher Education, 1982
Programing is described as a process leading to an explicit statement of an architectural problem. The programing phase is seen as the most critical period in the delivery process in which energy analysis can have an impact on design. A programing method appropriate for standard architectural practice is provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Budgets, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
MULLER, HENRY J. – 1968
THE PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN MULTIBUILDING SITUATIONS HAS LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC MONITOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY. THE WORK LOAD HAS INCREASED WITH--(1) THE ADDITION OF MORE BUILDINGS, (2) THE INSTALLATION OF MORE COMPLEX SYSTEMS IN EXISTING…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Automation, Building Design, Building Operation
Kmetzo, John L. – AIA Journal, 1972
Describes what the interaction between the trend to centralized control of building operation and the increased capabilities of computers means to building design and operation today and in the future. (Author/DN)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Operation, Centralization, Climate Control
General Electric Co., Cleveland, OH. Large Lamp Dept. – 1966
Integrated systems utilizing the heating potential of lighting equipment are discussed in terms of the implications for design and the methods for evaluation and control. General principles cover heat transfer, heat from lamps and luminaires, and control of lighting heat. Suggested systems include--(1) total control systems, (2) bleed-off systems,…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1978
This is an update of the 1973 edition of a guide for energy conservation in schools. This Educational Facilities Laboratories publication is an information source for teachers, school administrators, school maintenance personnel, school designers, or anyone interested in conserving energy in schools. Topics discussed include: (1) life-cycle…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management, Eugene, OR. – 1976
The 13 articles in this annotated bibliography cover a wide range of concerns from the finances of energy conservation to solar energy applications, to building design, to building maintenance, and to the role of the science teacher as an energy analyst and activist. (IRT)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
Building Systems Information Clearinghouse, Menlo Park, CA. – 1974
This report is the first in a series of energy use studies intended to provide real life examples of the implication of energy conservation practices. Research reports from five public school districts describing their methods of measuring and conserving energy are summarized. While investigating the responses of various school districts to the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Operation, Case Studies, Climate Control
Oswalt, Felix E. – 1972
This document outlines a computerized management tool designed to enable building managers to identify energy consumption as related to types and uses of school facilities for the purpose of evaluating and managing the operation, maintenance, modification, and planning of new facilities. Specifically, it is expected that the statistics generated…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Design, Building Operation, Climate Control
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. – 1975
Information intended for those concerned with the administration, planning, financing, operation, and maintenance of school facilities applies to both new and existing building. An examination of motivation and policies relating to energy conservation is followed by the methods used for quantitative assessment of energy savings relative to extra…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Board of Education Policy, Building Design, Building Operation