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Cuscaden, Rob – Building Design and Construction, 1976
Presently available design techniques, technologies, and management practices can significantly reduce the energy requirements of new buildings. A two-part section discusses solutions to the energy problem in the commercial, institutional, and industrial fields. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Systems, Electrical Systems
Download full textFenves, Steven J.; And Others – 1976
This paper provides a scientific basis for the formulation and expression of performance standards and specifications and for explicit attention to performance in procedural and prescriptive standards and specifications. The provisions of "Interim Performance Criteria for Solar Heating and Combined Heating/Cooling Systems and Dwellings," a…
Descriptors: Buildings, Classification, Computer Programs, Definitions
InterTechnology Corp., Warrenton, VA. – 1974
This report describes an experimental solar heating system, complete with thermal storage and controls, that has met all the heating requirements of five detached classrooms of the Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia. The objectives of the experiment were to (1) demonstrate that solar energy can be used to provide a substantial part of the…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Materials, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1976
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings while conserving building materials and energy. CBT's activities support the building technology program of the federal, state, and local government; assist design…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1977
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings. CBT research also aims at conserving building materials and energy. Individual projects may emphasize one or more of the center's typical activities in providing improved…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins. Solar Energy Applications Lab. – 1977
This training course and a companion course titled "Design of Systems for Solar Heating and Cooling of Residential Buildings," are designed to train home designers and builders in the fundamentals of solar hydronic and air systems for space heating and cooling and domestic hot water heating for residential buildings. Each course,…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Systems, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness
Whitworth, Fred E. – 1976
This report is concerned with suggestions for translating changing educational requirements and community needs into appropriate school facilities that are designed, or changed, to be cost beneficial and to conserve energy. Planning guides are offered for the construction and the improvement of elementary and secondary schools. Some preventative…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
