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Bright Ideas.
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Steinbach, Paul – Athletic Business, 2003
Describes trends in indoor sports lighting, including new technology that is coupling familiar looks with new energy and cost efficiencies. Offers examples of their use at various schools. (EV)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Energy Conservation, Lighting, Lighting Design
Getting Pool Light Right.
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Hunsaker, Scot – Athletic Business, 1998
Examines the use of lighting, both artificial and natural, that can enhance the aesthetic quality and functionality of areas with indoor swimming pools. Discusses glare and shadow-reduction measures that aid competitive events, including lighting above and below water levels, and highlights lighting issues during televised events. Descriptions of…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Glare, Higher Education, Lighting
Night Games.
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Steinbach, Paul – Athletic Business, 2001
Discusses how to control sports facility outdoor lighting during night games. Different lighting techniques are explored for keeping lighting inside the stadium and not disturb the surrounding community. (GR)
Descriptors: Athletics, Lighting, Outdoor Activities
Fabric Fact & Fiction.
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Cohen, Andrew – Athletic Business, 2001
Examines the positive and negative attributes of fabric structures in providing affordable shelter for a variety of multipurpose applications, including temporary or seasonal use. Describes the three basic types of fabric structures: air-supported, frame-supported, and mast-supported. This article focuses on smaller structures of the air- and…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Gymnasiums, Lighting, Postsecondary Education
High-Rising Rec Centers.
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Whitney, Tim – Athletic Business, 2000
Examines how tight urban sites can yield sports spaces that favorably compare to their more rural campus counterparts. Potential areas of concern when recreation centers are reconfigured into high-rise structures are highlighted, including building codes, building access, noise control, building costs, and lighting. (GR)
Descriptors: Lighting, Noise (Sound), Recreational Facilities, Urban Population
Bright Prospects.
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Rogers, Jeff – Athletic Business, 1994
Explains lighting quality, techniques, and structural considerations that will properly support football field illumination needs. Luminary assembly, pole strength and burial requirements, and the electrical support system are discussed. Thoughts on manufacturer warranties conclude the article. (GR)
Descriptors: Athletic Fields, Guidelines, Higher Education, Lighting
Light Duty.
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Rogers, Jeff – Athletic Business, 1996
Discusses multipurpose athletic-field lighting specifications to enhance lighting quality and reduce costs. Topics discussed include lamp choice, lighting spillover and glare prevention, luminary assemblies and poles, and the electrical dimming and switching systems. (GR)
Descriptors: Athletic Fields, Higher Education, Lighting, Luminescence
Light 'Em Up.
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Wiese, Paul J.; Lindstrom, Chuck – Athletic Business, 1998
Provides advice on designing sports-field lighting that can help balance design with cost and lighting-system performance. Areas addressed include system installation, pole placement, light-spillage control, and maintenance. (GR)
Descriptors: Athletic Fields, Design Requirements, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Utilization