Indoor Air Quality Impacts Student Performance and Comfort

Good IAQ can improve a student’s overall academic performance.   October 18, 2023


By Jeff Wardon, Jr., Assistant Editor


Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a topic of interest for many facilities, including schools. IAQ can impact a few different things, such as the health and comfort of students. However, could it also impact their academic performance? The short answer is yes, though the longer answer is a bit more detailed. 

In this video, FacilitiesNet interviews Dan Boggio, the founder and executive chairman of PBK Architects, about the various effects IAQ can have on students. One key benefit of good IAQ to students is improved health, which plays a role in them being more awake and alert throughout the school day. Thus, it will allow students to pay more attention to and learn more from their studies. In addition, monitoring IAQ in schools and providing that data to students can help them feel confident in their facilities. Meaning that they know the establishment they are attending cares about their health and well-being. In turn, this all plays into an overall improved performance for the students academically. 

Key Takeaways from This Video: 

  • Good IAQ in schools can lead to better performance, attendance and health for students. 0:29 
  • Monitoring IAQ can provide critical data on levels of airborne contaminants. 1:51 
  • Providing the IAQ data to students and other faculty members allows them to act accordingly to the circumstances of the facility. 2:47 

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