School built environment
– There is strong, consistent evidence for the effect of basic physical variables (air quality,
temperature, noise) on learning.
– Once minimal standards are attained, evidence of the effect of changing basic physical
variables is less significant.
– There is conflicting evidence, but forceful opinions, on the effects of lighting and colour.
– Other physical characteristics affect student perceptions and behaviour, but it is difficult to
draw definite, general conclusions.
– The interactions of different elements are as important as the consideration of single elements.