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Lessons learned in portable classrooms
Three case studies wee compared in three climates and became known as the performance enhanced relocatable classrooms (PERC) project. The research looked at specifically designed modular classrooms constructed in a factory and delivered to school sites. They are designed to use less energy, potentially improve indoor air quality, and provide enhanced levels of natural lighting. An assessment was performed on the integration of various climate-specific energy-efficiency improvements in each experimental portable compared with a conventional side-by-side twin. In each location, the unit's annual energy requirements were dominated by heating and cooling end-use. Lighting was only about 10% to 15% overall. The monitored long-term measured energy savings of the PERC models were 36% in New York, 46% in North Carolina, and 81% in Florida. The combination of tubular skylights with a sealed attic plenum with insulated roof deck system covered by a reflective roof in the Florida portable showed superior performance at lower costs.
Lessons learned in portable classrooms
Three case studies wee compared in three climates and became known as the performance enhanced relocatable classrooms (PERC) project. The research looked at specifically designed modular classrooms constructed in a factory and delivered to school sites. They are designed to use less energy, potentially improve indoor air quality, and provide enhanced levels of natural lighting. An assessment was performed on the integration of various climate-specific energy-efficiency improvements in each experimental portable compared with a conventional side-by-side twin. In each location, the unit's annual energy requirements were dominated by heating and cooling end-use. Lighting was only about 10% to 15% overall. The monitored long-term measured energy savings of the PERC models were 36% in New York, 46% in North Carolina, and 81% in Florida. The combination of tubular skylights with a sealed attic plenum with insulated roof deck system covered by a reflective roof in the Florida portable showed superior performance at lower costs.
Lessons learned in portable classrooms
Thomas-Rees, Stephanie (author) / Sherwin, John (author) / Parker, Danny (author)
ASHRAE Journal ; 51 ; 30-41
2009
12 Seiten, 11 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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