May 24, 2012


Daylighting & Windows

Need to shed a little light on the subject? Look below for the latest daylighting and windows articles from American School & University.


School Design: Windows/Daylighting (with related video) 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Schools are bringing daylight into their facilities....

Strategies for Success: Windows 

By Mike Kennedy

Among the most likely candidates for a summertime school modernization are the windows....

Light and Cool 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Window selection and placement can keep classrooms properly illuminated without unnecessary heat gain....

Daylighting 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Classrooms need the right kind of daylight to effectively illuminate a space and conserve energy....

Facility Planning: Let the Sunshine In 

By James E. Rydeen

Daylight exposure promotes better learning....

Compact building forms and daylighting 

Up to one third of a typical school's energy use can come from artificial lighting. Although daylighting is an important energy conservation strategy in and of itself, reducing overall energy use significantly requires a combination of strategies. For example, a building's massing and skin can play a vital role....

Light Moves 

By Eric Brossy de Dios, Tinka Rogic and Wendell Vaughn

Integrating daylight into school design from the start....

Outlook 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Continuing economic difficulties will challenge education institutions in the year ahead....

Outlook 2010: Energy conservation can help schools save sparse funds 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A key aspect of sustainability is using energy efficiently. Schools and universities have plenty of opportunities to upgrades facilities and equipment to conserve energy and save money....

The Science of Light 

By Amy Keller Gleed

The benefits of daylight modeling: a site-specific simulation that aids the process of intelligent daylighting design....

Window Systems 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

For schools and universities that have not upgraded their windows in many years, a variety of options are available that can make facilities more comfortable, energy-efficient and more conducive to learning....

Determining energy performance of a window system 

The Efficient Windows Collaborative puts forth four methods for measuring how well a window conserves energy and provides illumination....

Efficiency Goals 

By Donald Graham

Education institutions can save energy with smart lighting choices....

Lighting 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

The "Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings" offers school planners several recommendations on good lighting design....

A Clear View 

By Kathryn Giblin

Professionally installed window film is a simple way to block solar heat and reduce energy....

Lighten the Load 

By Mike Kennedy

Daylighting is a fundamental part of a sustainable design strategy for schools and universities....

Strategies for Success: Windows 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities that have not upgraded their windows in many years will find that there are new systems available....

Strategies for Success: Windows/Skylights 

By Mike Kennedy

In the last several years, a growing number of educators and school designers have been persuaded to recognize daylighting as an important element....

Bring It In 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities seek designs that bring the benefits of natural light into their facilities....

On Film 

By Marty Watts

The right window film can enhance indoor air quality for schools....

Enhancing the Envelope 

By Mike Kennedy

Choosing the right doors and windows can help schools provide safe, energy-efficient environments for learning....

Strategies for Success: Doors/Windows 

by Mike Kennedy

Doors and windows are a ubiquitous component of education facilities. ...

Know-How: Doors/Windows 

by Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities strive to maximize energy efficiency in their facilities. But the potential gains may leak away through inefficient doors and windows....

A View to Safety 

By Jay Larkin

Glass film can increase student and faculty safety while maintaining an environment that's conducive to learning....

Protecting Entrances 

By Mike Kennedy

The right doors and windows can help make a school facility more secure....

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