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2019 No https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106543 Acosta-Acosta, Dario F. North America Modeling Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Ventilation rates Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Odor Absenteeism Cognative function Natural ventilation Indoor air quality Human bioeffluents Human body odor Education buildings Multi-objective genetic algorithm A multi-objective optimization model simulates natural ventilation and cost in classrooms to control body odor from human bioeffluents. Results support ventilation-based design decisions to improve occupant satisfaction and reduce energy use in schools.