Lessons Learned in Portable Classrooms

With 36% of U.S. schools using portable classrooms, studies have shown many opportunities exist to improve energy performance as well as boost academic performance in these classrooms. This article explains a study of three classrooms in a range of climates, and the improvements that resulted in as much $1,900 in annual savings for one classroom. Technologies include skylights, daylighting controls, controls integration, roof and plenum insulation, and reducing the auxiliary strip heat on heat pumps.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 51, no. 5, May 2009



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