May 25, 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.


Strategies for Success: Window Systems 

Mike Kennedy

As an education facility ages, many of the systems and equipment that make up the building begin to break down. ...

Know-How: Windows 

Mike Kennedy

Schools can upgrade windows in older buildings and still maintain their architectural significance....

Daylight Savings 

David S. Soleau, AIA, and Alan S. Ross, AIA

A well-thought-out green design plan can provide tangible results for education institutions....

The Next Frontier 

Thomas Leonard

Lighting controls pay for themselves through lower utility costs, as well as enhanced safety and security....

A Different View 

Jeffrey D. Chambers

When used appropriately, natural light can improve student performance, health and behavior, and save money....

Daylight Again 

Robert Westfall Jr.

The resurgence in the popularity of natural lighting can help schools reduce operating costs and enhance the learning environment....

The Heat Is On 

Wolfgang Zernial

Understanding the technical characteristics of fire-resistant glass and its physical behavior in a fire....

Soaking up The Sun 

Richard D. Rush

School administrators who understand daylighting can use it to improve their facilities....

Healthy Learning 

Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities need to provide facilities that protect the health and safety of students and staff. Here are 10 ways to help maintain a healthy indoor environment....

Improving Performance 

Olivia Hale

Using skylights and other daylighting methods can improve the efficiency of a facility. Here's how....

Strategies for Success: Doors and Windows 

Mike Kennedy

Choosing doors and windows....

Know-How: Skylights 

Mike Kennedy

Natural light in classrooms can save energy and boost student performance, but facilities must be designed carefully to reap the benefits....

Gateways to Learning 

Mike Kennedy

Facilities managers must consider many factors when selecting doors and windows for their buildings....

Classic Look, Modern Efficiency 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities can imporove the performance of their windows without sacrificing aesthetics or architectural significance....

A Clear View 

By Richard D. Rush

To be most effective, school windows need to be managed properly....

Closed View 

By Mike Kennedy

Balancing security requirements with other factors such as cost can be helpful when choosing school windows and doors....

Shining a Light on Savings 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities can save energy and money by evaluating lighting systems and changing behaviors....

System Improvements Can Reap Big Savings 

When deciding on a lighting system, schools should consider not only the installation cost, but also the costs of operating and maintaining it. The initial...

From the Outside In 

Mike Kennedy

They are taken for granted by the hordes of students who dash past them each day, but doors and windows are a crucial part of a school building. When...

Selecting Windows 

Raj Goyal

Windows of past generations allowed us a view to the world while keeping weather elements out. However, little else was expected of them. Today, windows...

More Than a View 

Raj Goyal

Time after time, educational administrators are challenged to do whatever they can to cut costs. This is not an easy task, especially when considering...

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