The superior insulating characteristics of an exterior wall system has enabled a Massachusetts school district to realize a savings on electric heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. (Author/MLF)

This document describes a 1998 commissioning statute passed by the Minnesota legislature requiring that mechanical HVAC systems undergo an inspection process to uncover and rectify problems before or shortly after a school building is occupied. The document presents the statute, describes the commissioning/system-inspection process and optional…

This second article in a series on energy conservation sets up an overall attack on energy waste in the school environment. The campaign begins with proper operation and maintenance procedures. (See EA 005 433 and EA 504 535 for related information.) (Author)

A consulting engineer describes the characteristics of four common total environmental control systems. (MF)

A soundproof, windowless school is completely comfort conditioned through the use of the modern heat-with-light system. (Author)

Discusses principles of heat transfer from a lighting system and describes incandescent downlighting and radiant heating effects. (KJ)

Some common sense energy conservation suggestions that can immediately lower energy use in school buildings. (MLF)

A solar heating, cooling, and hot water system for the addition to Escambia County High School in Atmore (Alabama) also serves as a statewide demonstration program. (Author/MLF)

A new variable air volume system in a highrise educational building cut fuel bills $50,000 in the first year. (Author/MLF)

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)

Presents manufacturer and engineer suggestions on how schools can solve their rising energy costs in the face of more demanding classroom needs placing greater demands of Heating and air conditioning ventilation systems. The use of CO2 sensors, boiler technology and two-pipe systems are explored. (GR)

Discusses how schools can use geothermal technology to conserve energy and save money. How geothermal climate control works and its payback are examined, and examples of development and use are highlighted. (GR)

Doug Johnson considers himself to be a secretly subversive library media specialist as he promoted measures for remodeling the library with new carpeting and air conditioning for making the library more enjoyable rather than protecting the books and computers. Some things that library media specialists often do to gain acceptance in their…

Educators and administrators are looking for new ways to boost student performance and eliminate barriers to learning. When working to improve the classroom environment, facility managers typically target the physical structure, temperature controls, humidity levels and ventilation. Many heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) consultants…