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Windows in an educational facility provide a view to the outside, help control a building's climate and admit natural light into interior spaces.
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Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis college is carrying out $10 million facility upgrade
July 3, 2023
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Windows and Daylight
April 13, 2023
© Jeffrey Totaro
Bring Back the Light
June 6, 2018
Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc.
Learning Light
Sept. 15, 2017
New University of Minnesota recreation center focuses on daylighting
Nov. 17, 2014
A Clear View for Education Institutions
July 1, 2013
Highlights
Bringing in the Sunlight
April 1, 2013
The benefits of daylighting in schools can include increased productivity, and decreased energy and maintenance costs.
Photo ©Tom Heidrick
High-Performance Design
Oct. 1, 2012
Advanced techniques in high-performance glass can contribute to sustainable school construction.
Solar Glazing Tips for School Construction
April 1, 2012
Glazing with high solar gains can have a compelling advantage over code-compliant conventional glazing with low solar gains.
School Design: Windows/Daylighting (with related video)
July 1, 2011
Schools are bringing daylight into their facilities.
The Heat Is On
Nov. 1, 2003
Understanding the technical characteristics of fire-resistant glass and its physical behavior in a fire.
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eBook: Smart Steps
Sept. 17, 2020
An AS&U guide that will "floor" you
Life After Wire
July 1, 2003
Know-How: Windows
April 1, 2003
Windows: Soaking up The Sun
Feb. 1, 2003
Improving Performance
Oct. 1, 2002
Strategies for Success: Doors and Windows
July 1, 2002
Choosing doors and windows.
Gateways to Learning
April 1, 2002
Facilities managers must consider many factors when selecting doors and windows for their buildings.
Case study: Interior window walls let light in
Dec. 1, 2000
Riverton High School in Riverton, Utah, was designed to provide a light, open setting where learning can take place in an uplifting atmosphere.
Closed View
April 1, 2000
Balancing security requirements with other factors such as cost can be helpful when choosing school windows and doors.
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