Deterrent to CrimeBy David Sowell Before you reduce lighting on campus, consider school security fundamentals.... |
Is Your School Next?by Adam H. Steinman and Mary Kristin Ivanovich What you need to know about the EPA's enforcement strategy and how to prepare your school.... |
Staying GreenBy Lee Davis and Gary Siegel To keep in line with stricter federal regulations, schools are establishing environmental-management systems.... |
Taking StockBy Richard D. Rush School and university officials should take steps to make sure their buildings are in synch with their environment.... |
Going GreenBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities that develop environmentally sensitive practices in building design and operations are reaping benefits.... |
Avoiding the Energy CrunchBy Dave Rowland Equipment upgrades that cut energy costs can pay for themselves sooner than you think.... |
A Clear ViewBy Richard D. Rush To be most effective, school windows need to be managed properly.... |
Feeling the SqueezeBy Mike Kennedy Rising facility costs have school facility managers taking a closer look at performance contracting to help reduce waste and save money.... |
Getting the Mold OutBy R. Duane Odle and Kelley Bieghler Schools upgrading their HVAC systems should look at equipment that reduces maintenance and enhances air quality.... |
Into Thin AirMike Kennedy Schools are working to avoid the equipment, supplies and maintenance practices that harm indoor air quality.... |
The Bottom Line for Air QualityBy Tom Ellis The right kinds of flooring can help schools thwart indoor-air-quality problems.... |
Enhancing the Sound of MusicBy Michael Sankey Schools need well-designed rooms with the proper acoustics for effective music instruction.... |
Airing it OutBy Ted Fitzemeyer Proper maintenance can help schools eliminate the unseen culprits that endanger indoor air quality.... |
Power ShoppingBy C. Martel Chen Schools and universities should consider many factors when selecting an energy service provider.... |
A View to Cutting Energy Bills and Protecting InteriorsBy Mike Kennedy Many school designers now are advocating greater use of natural light in classrooms.... |
Setting Guidelines for Classroom AcousticsBy Mike Kennedy Accessibility is not just a matter of getting in and around a school facility. ... |
Running Out of SteamBy Promod Kumar Schools should evaluate whether their older steam-heating systems are still cost-effective or need to be repaired or replaced.... |
Lawsuits in the AirBy Larry Hays IAQ was once merely an engineering concern, but school administrators also should treat it as a health and potential legal issue.... |
Shining a Light on SavingsBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities can save energy and money by evaluating lighting systems and changing behaviors.... |
Planning For Optimal PerformanceBy Craig Mason By taking advantage of energy-saving opportunities, schools can meet needs of the future without increasing energy demands.... |
HVAC TrialsClifton 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... |
Back to the EarthConn 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... |
Sound decisions improve learningEddy Scott Does noise in schools result in lower grades? Sound, lighting and temperature are the three environmental conditions that staff and students notice most... |
A Blueprint for IAQArif Quaraishi and Tom Kapfer More and more educational facility managers and administrators are having to confront indoor air quality (IAQ) issues. It can be a complex problem, involving... |
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... |
