February 07, 2012


American School & University | HVAC

Stretching Energy Dollars for Healthy Schools 

By Timothy Angerame

Web-based monitoring can help schools reduce energy demands....

Tracking Costs 

By Paul W. Erickson

Energy-efficiency tips for school facilities — directing money back into educating students....

Energy-saving measures 

Osseo (Minn.) Area Public Schools is embarking on a program that will improve energy efficiency in its facilities....

Avoiding Failure 

By Michael McGraw

Temporary cooling can help administrators prevent crises, protect the bottom line and, most important, improve student performance....

Out with the Old 

By James E. Rydeen, Terry Stofferahn and Jim Lange

Displacement ventilation can reduce energy consumption, boost IAQ and improve acoustics....

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....

Carpeting and air conditioning in residence halls 

Additional information from the 20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report, including the incidence of both carpeting and air conditioning in new residence halls....

Facility Planning: Focused Goals 

By James E. Rydeen

Architecture 2030 was established by architect Edward Mazria in response to the global-warming crisis. Its 2030 Challenge urges the architecture and building community to adopt the following targets...

A Clear View 

By Kathryn Giblin

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

Strategies for Success: Energy 

By Mike Kennedy

Facility managers at schools and universities strive to provide environments that are healthful and conducive to learning....

Get it Together 

By Dave Coffey

Computer modeling can meld all spectrums of a large-scale project to increase communication and miximize efficiency....

Contaminant Control 

By Henning Bloech

Schools and universities can take steps to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality indoor environments....

High and Dry 

By Robert L. Johnson

Effective ventilation and moisture control in classrooms can help create a comfortable, high-performance learning environment....

Tapping Creative Energy 

By Michelle Tanem

Schools can tap into student ideas to help facilities become more environmentally friendly and cost-effective....

Maximizing Efficiency 

By Rick Parks and Kip Grubb

Strategies for schools and universities to reduce consumption of natural resources and materials....

Inside: Sustainable Design 

The Greenest of them all; A high-performance primer; Green mandates...

Simple Strategies 

By Gary McNay

Responsible, practical sustainable design is integral to the success of any science facility....

Strategies for Success: Energy Management 

by Mike Kennedy

To ensure that schools and universities are using energy efficiently, facility managers need to be able to accurately measure how much energy is being used....

Fundamentally Green 

By Richard D. Rush

Compact wraparound building design is worth a look as it relates to energy efficiency....

Inside: Green Design 

EPA salutes Colorado district; State assistance; A green future...

Seeing the Big Picture 

By Craig Martin and Brent Tracy

A feasibility study can be the first step toward energy savings....

Coloring It "Green" 

By Kris Alderson

Sustainable practices and materials extend to restrooms and locker rooms....

One With the Environment 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools have many ways to make their facilities more environmentally friendly. Here are 10 suggestions....

Boiling Over 

By Breck Washam and Robin Mills Ridgway

College campuses with coal-fired boilers have two years to comply with stricter emissions standards....

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