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2024 Yes Evaluating the effect of passive cooling strategies in school buildings on children's well-being in Barcelona: A quasi-experimental, mixed methods study https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175104 Sanz-Mas, Marta Europe Experimental Observational Students Staff Middle/Jr High (6-8) Temperature Humidity Stress/Anxiety Cognitive Function Other Climate change adaptation Passive cooling strategies children School Thermal comfort Mixed methods This quasi-experimental study evaluated passive cooling in 11 Barcelona middle schools using surveys, photovoice, and interviews. Improvements in comfort, air quality, and concentration support broader adoption of passive cooling strategies in schools. 2024