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2024 Yes Classrooms' indoor environmental conditions affecting the academic achievement of students and teachers in higher education: A systematic literature review https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ina.12745 Brink, Henk W. Multiple Countries Review Teachers Students Ventilation rates Temperature Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Particulate Matter (PM) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Ozone (O3) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Dust Lighting Noise Bacteria Allergens Academic performance Facility management Indoor environmental quality Quality of teaching and learning School design A review of 21 studies found indoor air, thermal, acoustic, and lighting quality positively affect students’ learning and short-term academic performance in higher education. Optimal conditions vary by task, guiding facility management decisions. 2020