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Explanation of how wiring is done on SIPS http://portersips.com/PANELS/sips_wiring_considerations.htm

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

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

Tom Bracciano, facilities maintenance: Studio Discussion 9/10/2007 -education should drive facilities, but in reality it's the other way around -portables less than desireable because: 1. high energy consumption: mostly electric (few use gas), free-standing sctuctures; some are metered separately $1.20/ sq. ft. for portable vs. $0.85/ sq. ft. for school building 2. delivery, assembly, removal costs: $1,000/ mo. lease on double wide portable (26' x 68'; w/ or w/o restrooms), $5,000 for delivery and anchorage, $5,000-6,000 for construction of required ramp system, $8,000 to remove from site