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Robert H. Weidner
Mold is a common problem in schools. Here are some tips for fighting it....
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E. Milton Bevington
Cutting energy costs can have an immediate impact on a school's bottom line....
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Chris DeVolder
Sustainability is a concept that is becoming more associated with educational facility design. It enables schools to produce a high-quality facility that...
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Hugh Crowther
Refrigerant phaseout will affect future cooling-system decisions for schools. Here's how....
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Cody Cunningham
Incorporating the environment into school design can enhance the learning process. Here's how....
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Going green in Massachusetts; District dedicated to conservation; Push for cleaner-burning buses...
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By Lee Davis and Gary Siegel
To keep in line with stricter federal regulations, schools are establishing environmental-management systems....
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By Richard D. Rush
School and university officials should take steps to make sure their buildings are in synch with their environment....
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By Dave Rowland
Equipment upgrades that cut energy costs can pay for themselves sooner than you think....
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By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities that develop environmentally sensitive practices in building design and operations are reaping benefits....
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By R. Duane Odle and Kelley Bieghler
Schools upgrading their HVAC systems should look at equipment that reduces maintenance and enhances air quality....
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Mike Kennedy
Schools are working to avoid the equipment, supplies and maintenance practices that harm indoor air quality....
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By C. Martel Chen
Schools and universities should consider many factors when selecting an energy service provider....
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By Mike Kennedy
Many school designers now are advocating greater use of natural light in classrooms....
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By Promod Kumar
Schools should evaluate whether their older steam-heating systems are still cost-effective or need to be repaired or replaced....
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By Craig Mason
By taking advantage of energy-saving opportunities, schools can meet needs of the future without increasing energy demands....
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Clifton W. Greim and David D'Angelo
Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in new and renovated buildings have become increasingly complex. Hundreds of components are interrelated...
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Conn Abnee
A school district could do a lot with $8.8 million: Hire more teachers. Buy better textbooks and computers. Upgrade facilities and programs to enhance...
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Ronald W. Mineo and John L. Stehn
School administrators dealing with the economic effects of deregulation will have to grapple with a complex set of issues. As they do, officials should...
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David Hill
Lightning is the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazard. Even though tornadoes and hurricanes grab the headlines, according to the National...
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David E. Matasek
For educational institutions, regulated electric utilities are a mixed blessing. On the plus side, rates are uniform and predictable. On the other hand,...
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Ronald W. Mineo and John L. Stehn
Thanks to deregulation of the electric power industry, educational administrators soon will find themselves faced with a broad range of choices and opportunities,...
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Barry Swanquist
From classrooms to auditoriums, residence halls to lecture halls, technology is changing the shape of educational institutions. Today's students will...
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Roy S. Hubbard Jr.
The deregulation of the electric power industry, along with real-time pricing and retail wheeling, is fostering a fiercely competitive supply arena. While...
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James A. Beaudin, AIA, Joseph G. Costa, AIA, and Glenn Giustino, P.E.
As recently as five years ago, school facilities incorporating integrated intelligent building systems were few and far between. Today, the majority of...
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