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