TY - BOOK AU - Gelfand,Lisa AU - Freed,Eric Corey TI - Sustainable school architecture: design for primary and secondary schools SN - 9780470445433 (cloth) AV - LB3205 .G45 2010 U1 - 727.1 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - School buildings KW - Design and construction KW - Sustainable architecture N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS. Introduction -- Need for Sustainable Buildings -- Benefits of Sustainable Schools -- Elements of Sustainable Schools -- Putting It All Together -- CHAPTER 2: PLANNING STRATEGIES. Introduction -- Selecting the Team -- Integrated Design -- Funding the Sustainable School -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 3: DESIGN STRATEGIES. Introduction -- Integrated Design -- Formal Considerations -- Spatial Considerations -- Unique K-12 Considerations -- Conclusion -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 4: DAYLIGHTING. Introduction -- Benefi ts of Daylighting -- Early Precedents -- Site Design and Daylighting -- Daylighting Light Requirements -- Building Design for Daylighting -- Specifi cs of Opening Design -- Artifi cial Lighting -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 5: BUILDING STRUCTURE AND ENVELOPE (Eric Corey Freed, LEED-AP). Introduction -- Initial Considerations in Wall Design -- Alternative Wall Construction Methods -- Insulation -- Weatherizing -- Water and Moisture Control -- Openings -- Acoustics -- Roof Design -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 6: HEATING, VENTILATING, COOLING, AND PLUMBING (Ron Blue, PE, LEED-AP). Introduction -- Comfort -- System Types -- Design for Natural Ventilation -- High-Performance Strategies -- Water -- Closing -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 7: LANDSCAPING AND SITE DESIGN. The Third Teacher -- Guest Essay, Susan Herrington -- Introduction -- Stormwater/Groundwater Management -- Heat Islands -- Paving -- Fields -- Water-Effi cient Irrigation Systems -- Miscellaneous Site Uses -- Planting the Play Environment -- Integrating Sustainable Practices -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 8: FINISHES, EQUIPMENT, AND FURNISHINGS. Introduction -- Product Information -- Flooring -- Wall Finishes -- Ceilings -- Paints and Coatings -- Casework and Furnishings -- Computers and Offi ce Equipment -- Specialties -- Case Studies -- CHAPTER 9: COST AND BIDDING PROCESS. Introduction -- High Cost -- Alternative Project Delivery Methods -- Contracts -- Bidding -- CHAPTER 10: CONSTRUCTION. Introduction -- Sustainable Job-Site Operatio N2 - Get the comprehensive guide to the sustainable design of schools. The elementary and secondary school buildings and campuses built today are the schools of the future. Sustainable School Architecture is a guide to the planning, architecture, and design of schools that are healthy, stimulating, and will conserve energy and resources. Written with the needs of architects, construction professionals, educators, and school administration in mind, the book provides a road map for sustainable planning, design, construction, and operations. ER -