A study of thermal performance of contemporary technology-rich educational spaces

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Abstract

One of the most dominant features of a classroom space is its high occupancy, which results in high internal heat gain (approximately 5 KW) [1], Furthermore, installation of educational technologies, such as smart boards, projectors and computers in the spaces increases potential internal heat gain. Previous studies on office buildings indicate that with the introduction of IT equipment in spaces during the last decade, cooling load demands are increasing with an associated increase in summer electrical demand [5][6][7], Due to the fact that educational technologies in specific correspond to pedagogical practices within the space, a lot of variations due to occupancy patterns occur [3], Also, thermal loads caused by educational technologies are expected to be dependent on spatial configuration, for example, position with respect to the external walls, lighting equipment, mobility of devices [9]. This study explores the thermal impact of educational technologies in 2 typical educational spaces in a facility of higher education; the classroom and the computer lab. The results indicate that a heat gain ranging between 0.06 and 0.095 KWh/m 2 is generated in the rooms when educational technologies are in use. The second phase of this study is ongoing, and investigates themial zones within the rooms due to distribution of educational technologies. Through simulation of thermal performance of the rooms, alternative room configurations are thus recommended in response to the observed thermal zones.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIMETI 2012 - 5th International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, Proceedings
Pages65-68
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event5th International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, IMETI 2012 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jul 17 2012Jul 20 2012

Publication series

NameIMETI 2012 - 5th International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, Proceedings

Other

Other5th International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, IMETI 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period7/17/127/20/12

Keywords

  • Heat gain
  • Learning spaces
  • Learning technologies
  • Performance-based design
  • Thermal performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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