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DaylightingSkylight/Clerestory book
http://books.google.com/books?id=N7IBkE7Am_gC&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=skylight+orientation+south&source=web&ots=gAH-lipNpe&sig=RMgstQJWgYkU5cQlo0Gm2q1lCy0#PPA37,M1
This link gives formulas to calculate skylight openings and angles. There are also general rules of thumb on skylights and clerestories.
Building Green.com
This site includes articles, Products, and Case Studies for: Daylight for energy effiiency, energy sources, air infiltration, wall insulation, hig performance windows/doors, water heating...etc.
http://www.buildinggreen.com/menus/headings.cfm?SubtopicID=4
Website: Green!
This website is a huge resource for everything green. From furniture to lighting to fashion to food, it's full of interesting articles and photos. It might spark an idea or two to just look around...
http://www.treehugger.com
Energy in School (K-12)
Here is Some general info on the energy usage in schools. This information should influence design from an energy point of view. Enjoy http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.epa_bum_ch10_Schools
Daylighting in Schools
A very long(139 pages) report on the relationship between daylighting and human performance. Studies done in California.I haven't read through the whole thing but there might be helpful information if you just browse through the pages and hit your eyes on something you might like. I found the Executive Summary, intro, and background helpful. Browse ahead :)
http://www.pge.com/003_save_energy/003c_edu_train/pec/daylight/di_pubs/SchoolDetailed820App.PDF
Short Articles on the effects of natural light in classrooms
To short articles that prooves the idea that sunlight aids children's learning moods and capacity.It also lowers school cost.
http://www.edfacilities.org/
http://architecture.mit.edu/house_n/web/resources/articles/education/Boston%20Globe%20Online%20-%20Nation%20%20World%20-%20Study%20says%20natural%20light%20boosts%20learning.htm
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