This paper studies the energy requirement and consumer habits at educative buildings. The study is based in the University of Guadalajara Architecture Building. Some drawing classrooms were diagnosed in order to propose energy saving alternatives. The purpose was to consider natural lightning conditions for adequate design spaces.
Original window proportions used for lightning did not correspond to spatial and visual requirements of classrooms. We suggest reconsidering environmental design elements, extending the surface of windows, implementing architectural elements especially designed for natural lightning both in quantity and quality and using clear colors over wall and ceiling surfaces.
Natural lightning would increase if surfaces of openings were also increased. The high levels of visual requirements for drawing activities would be covered with a minimal use of electric energy lightning during daytime.
We append some graphic and photographic diagnostic of the studied areas as well as analytic conclusions derived from the energy savings that can be obtained after implementing the recommended measures.
Finally, this must be considered as a prefactibility study and potential savings would only be possible if recommendations are adequately implemented, and look for the students comfort and quality lightning.