@proceedings{22597,
  author = {Garvin A Heath and Mark J Mendell},
  title = {Do Indoor Environments in Schools Influence Student Performance? A Review of the Literature},
  abstract = {<p>The goal of this paper was to critically review available evidence on relationships between indoor  environmental quality (IEQ) in schools and student performance.  Because available evidence from schools  was limited, the review expanded to include studies on direct relationships between the performance of  children and adults and the indoor environments in schools, workplaces, residences, and controlled  laboratory settings.  The most persuasive available evidence suggests that some aspects of IEQ, including  low ventilation rate and less daylight or light, may reduce the performance of occupants, including students  in schools.  Other evidence identifies additional possible influences, such as pollen and some carpets.    Substantial limitations in the quantity and quality of available research findings suggest many questions for  future study.  Sufficient evidence is available to justify (1) actions to safeguard IEQ in schools and (2) the  conduct of focused, well-designed research to help guide future policies and actions regarding IEQ in  schools.</p>},
  year = {2002},
  journal = {Proceedings of the Indoor Air 2002 Conference, Monterey, CA},
  volume = {1},
  pages = {802-807},
  publisher = {Indoor Air 2002, Santa Cruz, CA},
  language = {eng},
}