Energy & Indoor Environment
Read the latest on energy, acoustics, lighting and helpful tips for keeping your facilities running efficiently. View below for the latest articles from American School & University magazine. |
Outlook 2010By 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 fundsBy 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.... |
Outlook 2010: Preventive maintenance is key for schools trying to conserve resourcesBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Improving maintenance management is one way a school or university can improve facility operations without a huge capital investment.... |
Outlook 2010: Education facilities, operations should use resources more efficientlyBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) The budget crunch facing most education institutions has reinforced the lesson that advocates of sustainable design and construction have been trying to hammer home for years: use resources wisely.... |
The Science of LightBy Amy Keller Gleed The benefits of daylight modeling: a site-specific simulation that aids the process of intelligent daylighting design.... |
Health WiseBy Jim Holland Improved indoor environmental quality and school maintenance can pay dividends in higher grades and healthier, happier students and staff.... |
Garbage Power Fuels New Hampshire Campus
The graduation ceremony held this spring for the Class of 2009 at the University of New Hampshire in Durham was powered by landfill gas.... |
LSU Students Unplug to Save Energy
Students living in nine residence hall communities at LSU reduced their energy consumption as part of the school's "Unplug" competition.... |
School Districts Saluted for Energy Conservation
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have named four school districts as 2009 Energy Star award winners.... |
Efficiency GoalsBy Donald Graham Education institutions can save energy with smart lighting choices.... |
Wind-Power Credits Will Offset Energy Use at University of Kansas
The Student Environmental Advisory Board at the University of Kansas has begun buying wind-power credits from an electric utility to offset fossil fuel power to Anschutz Library on the Lawrence campus.... |
Auburn (Wash.) District's Green Efforts Recognized
The King County, Wash., Green Schools Program has honored the Auburn School District for improving its recycling practices and other conservation efforts.... |
Facility Planning: Focused GoalsBy 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... |
Solar Energy for San Jose Schools
The San Jose (Calif.) Unified School District has completed what is believed to be the largest K-12 solar and energy efficiency project in the United States.... |
Green Cleaning: On ScheduleBy Stephen Ashkin How does a four-day work week affect the environment? A few ways: drastic reductions in crude-oil imports, greenhouse-gas emissions, employee exposure to pollutants, traffic congestion and auto accidents.... |
A Clear ViewBy Kathryn Giblin Professionally installed window film is a simple way to block solar heat and reduce energy.... |
AcousticsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Some schools use amplification to boost a teacher's voice, but acoustics advocates say such systems should be a last resort.... |
Good StewardsBy Jim French and Rod Oathout High-performance facilities reduce operating costs, improve learning, benefit the environment, and provide a good example for the next generation.... |
Strategies for Success: EnergyBy Jeff Hartnett The ability to independently control humidity and temperature levels in education institutions is becoming increasingly important. ... |
Call to ActionBy Charles Craig and Bob Kennedy An energy master plan can provide a cohesive solution to reduce maintenance and operations costs at education institutions.... |
The Shape of ThingsBy Joe Aliotta and Gerald Pde A high-performance school relies first on form and materials, and then on systems.... |
Greener PasturesBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities have countless opportunities to adopt sustainable approaches that conserve resources.... |
Born to RunBy Mark Yakren An integrated planning approach for science facilities can result in MEP systems that will support flexible teaching and laboratory environments.... |
Managing to SaveBy Mike Kennedy By adopting proven strategies for managing energy use more efficiently, schools and universities can reduce comsumption and save money.... |
Managing RisksBy John E. Osborn Administrators can manage environmental hazards effectively be being proactive.... |
