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Wadsworth, Raymond H. – American School and University, 1974
Describes how to save money when designing AV facilities; excellent viewing from all seats is achieved by applying certain basic principles to the design of the room and the selection of the equipment. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Audiences, Audiovisual Centers, Cost Effectiveness, Furniture Arrangement
Steiner, Sheldon – American School and University, 1980
The New York State Lighting Efficiency Standards for existing public buildings were developed so that nontechnical persons can calculate present power used for lighting in various spaces of their buildings and then determine the recommended allowable power budget for lighting each space. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Lighting, Public Facilities
Ruud, Alan – American School and University, 1978
Considerations for a classroom lighting system include the quality of the system in terms of improved seeability, operating efficiency, and energy savings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, Higher Education
Wadsworth, Raymond – American School and University, 1971
Outlines the critical space dimensions for checking or designing a-v facilities. (Author)
Descriptors: Audiences, Audiovisual Aids, Films, Optics
Graves, Ben E. – American School and University, 1985
Summarizes findings of an Alberta light/color study that looked at mood, noise levels, IQ test scores, blood pressure, and absences under fluorescent or full-spectrum light in two color schemes in four elementary schools with 700 students. (MLF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Color, Elementary Education, Environmental Influences
Stein, Carl – American School and University, 1975
A fundamental change in attitudes toward lighting can produce considerable reductions in the amount of electricity required to operate educational and other facilities. (Author)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Design Requirements, Electricity, Energy Conservation
Calhoun, Lawrence – American School and University, 1984
Students using microcomputers for extensive periods of time are prone to the same problems as those experienced by video display terminal operators. Suggested guidelines include adjustable furniture and equipment, avoidance of eye strain, control of screen brightness and contrast, and specially prescribed glasses. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Human Factors Engineering, Input Output Devices, Microcomputers
