portableclassrooms.kubuildingtech.org

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.

This is a great site for building green and environmental concerns and simple explanations. http://www.enertia.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

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  

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

Here is a little video segment on sick building syndrome, something that happens more often than we think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBxdbBuFQTc

This website leads you to thorough a comprehensive study of environmental health in portable classrooms kindergarten through 12th grade public schools in 2004. http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/pcs/pcs.htm Check out the "Highlights of the Report Sent to the Legislature"

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

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  

http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/fulltext/ir659/hathaway.pdf    This case is about examing physical development and school performance effects of different lighting sytems on elementary students.