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A government drive to make all new schools 'zero carbon' by 2016 was called into question at the end of 2008, when tests revealed CO₂ levels in some new classrooms had exceeded recommended average levels by up to 3.5 times. Professor Derek Clements-Croome, leader of the group conducting the research, went on to claim that, 'There is no point pushing for energy reduction if kids are falling asleep'. But is there really a contradiction between a healthy ventilation management system, energy efficiency and learning environments?

This programme takes a look at the current state of ventilation in schools. It provides the official framework – explaining Building Bulletin 101 (BB101) Ventilation in Schools, and showing how it relates to Building Regulations Approved Document F Ventilation – as well as showing the main sources of carbon emissions from schools and discussing permissible levels of CO₂. Controllable ventilation rates in schools are examined in detail, while the practicality of natural ventilation is considered. Methods of modelling ventilation systems are also investigated.