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Murphy, Peter – American School & University, 1997
Details the dramatic changes in school lighting. Describes how lighting will be more closely integrated into the "smart" school building of tomorrow and how lighting systems will evolve with schools as technology changes. Claims that direct/indirect lighting systems will serve computer users as well as reduce energy and maintenance costs. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
Zuczek, Daniel – American School & University, 1996
Discusses how modern schools require specific lighting systems to accommodate computers and other technologies. Describes special needs for direct and indirect lighting when considering visual display terminals and projectors, and the kind of lighting system best suited for distance learning. Offers ideas on classrooms' physical layout. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Environment, Display Systems, Educational Environment
Berridge, Robert; Kwartin, Bruce – Business Officer, 1992
An Environmental Protection Agency program encourages energy conservation on campuses by consulting with colleges and universities willing to reduce energy used in lighting. Full program implementation in these and other organizations can create significant savings in demand for electricity and help fight global warming and acid rain. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Energy Conservation, Facility Improvement, Federal Government
Beam, Larry – School Business Affairs, 1987
The additional value of a new lighting system for energy conservation depends upon efficient management. Approaches utilized by five schools and colleges illustrate effective management. (CJH)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Parker, James A. – 1983
This paper provides an exploration of the impact of the increasing use of microcomputers in education upon curriculum development and the physical space needs in the learning environment. A secondary topic is the present and future directions of schools in the design of computer environments. (Author/MD)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education