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Download full textHOWATT, CLARKE T. – 1961
THIS IS A FINAL REPORT OF A STUDY OVER A FOURTEEN MONTH PERIOD FROM APRIL, 1959 TO JUNE, 1960 OF HEATING AND COOLING TWO SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND A COMPARISON WITH A THIRD CLASSROOM IN WHICH THERE WAS HEATING AND FRESH AIR CIRCULATION ONLY. ALL THREE ROOMS HAD AN AIR-FLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. A TYPHOON HEAT PUMP PROVIDED HEATING AND COOLING IN ONE…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Heating
Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. – 1968
Presents planning considerations in selecting proper temperature control systems. Various aspects are discussed including--(1) adequate environmental control, (2) adequate control area, (3) control system design, (4) operators rate their systems, (5) type of control components, (6) basic control system, (7) automatic control systems, and (8)…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Equipment, Guidelines
Bedell, Robert K. – Nat Sch, 1970
A consulting engineer describes the characteristics of four common total environmental control systems. (MF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Fuels
Amer Sch Univ, 1970
Discusses principles of heat transfer from a lighting system and describes incandescent downlighting and radiant heating effects. (KJ)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Heating, Interior Design
Rich, Hershel M. – School Business Affairs, 1980
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)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Energy Conservation, Federal Regulation, Fuel Consumption
Mooij, D. – 1974
This publication provides data on the angles governing the design of sunshading devices for educational buildings in the countries of the Asian region and gives examples of the ways in which these data can be used. Different methods of excluding direct sunlight from teaching spaces are illustrated in a series of diagrams that show exclusion by…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate, Climate Control, Light
Peters, B.F. – Amer Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Campus Planning, Climate Control
Lennox Industries, Inc., Dallas, TX. – 1979
This book contains comprehensive instruction in design, installation, and service procedures for typical solar space heat and domestic hot water systems. The book is comprised of five major sections. Solar Systems: Past and Present presents a brief look at how far solar technology has advanced. Included in this section are descriptions of over…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Equipment, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Utilization
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
LaVanture, Alonzo A. – 1971
This speech explains the principles of both ceiling radiant heating and cooling systems and describes how these systems achieve climate control. The relative merits of the two basic types of systems are discussed and related to the school environment. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Ceilings, Climate Control, Educational Environment
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
American Inst. of Architects, Washington, DC. – 1978
In presenting the basics of solar heating and hot water systems, this publication is organized from the general to the specific. It begins by presenting functional and operational descriptions of solar heating and domestic hot water systems, outlining the basic concepts and terminology. This is followed by a description of solar energy utilization…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Energy Conservation, Environment
Perkins and Will, Architects, Chicago, IL. – 1968
Discusses heating, cooling, and ventilation for the classroom in relationship to students' learning abilities. It is designed to assist school boards, administrators, architects and engineers in understanding the beneficial effects of total climate control, and in evaluating the climate conditioning systems available for schools. Discussion…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Climate Control, Controlled Environment, Equipment
Maine Audubon Society, Falmouth. – 1977
This publication is a compilation of talks delivered during the spring of 1977 by Charles Wing. Contents of the booklet include retrofitting old houses, condensation and vapor barriers, solutions to the vapor barrier problem, and how much of which insulation to use. The publication includes charts, drawings, and equations to illustrate the topics…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Design Requirements, Energy
National Electrical Contractors Association, Washington, DC. – 1967
In this monograph dealing with the suitability of electrically powered systems to emerging architectural trends, emphasis is upon the relationship of mechanical systems to overall building design. Topics discussed are--(1) All Electric Systems are Right for the Times, (2) Electric Systems Enlarge Freedom of Design, (3) Approaching the Question:…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Educational Facilities Design, Electricity
