An energy efficient school for a nature disposed population in arid lands of Central Argentina

This paper deals with the monitoring and simulated thermal behavior of a passive solar school at the Northwest of La Pampa province in Argentina . The results of social-environmental surveys are presented. The monitoring has been carried out under normal conditions of use (heaters working because of students attendance) and during an unoccupied period during winter holidays. 90 % of heating energy savings are registered , compared to conventional schools.