Here are some case studies performed at schools around the United States and Canada, undertaken while borrowing a Vital Signs Equipment Toolkit.

These studies have not gone through the peer-review process like the case studies listed in the Vital Signs Case Study Library. We post them exactly as various schools submit them. Abstracts may be edited.

Cornell University: Six Case Studies on Three Campus Libraries. - These studies investigate daylight, building balance point temperature, thermal comfort, and acoustics in Cornell University's three major libraries: Carl A. Kroch Library by Shepley, Bulfinch, Richardson, and Abbot,Uris Library, and Olin Library.

Rice University: Subtle Variations: The Uses of Artificial and Natural Light in the Menil Collection, Houston, Texas.

Abstract

"Our study of the building focused on ascertaining the balance between natural and artificial light. In particular, we were interested in whether natural light was used to illuminate artwork or whether its primary purpose was providing a pleasant overall ambience.We were also interested in how the lighting was perceived by visitors, and how it compared to other naturally lit galleries. Our investigative work included measuring light levels throughout the museum, conducting an on-site survey of visitors and evaluating photographs we took of the interior."

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