Poorly Designed Acoustics in Schools Affect Learning Efficiency and Well-being

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Few things irritate us more than exposure to excessive noise or inability to hear what we need to hear. Whether it's a nearby construction site, highway traffic, air conditioning, or a neighbor learning saxophone, research shows that noise can contribute to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, headaches, hormonal changes, sleep disturbance, reduced physical and mental performance, and the reduction of well-being. On the other hand, in an acoustically "comfortable" environment, in addition to listening to what we want, we focus better and feel calmer.

The concern about creating acoustically comfortable environments is often relegated to cinemas, concert halls and recording studios. But it is particularly important in learning environments, such as classrooms, as it directly influences the teaching-learning relationship. Acoustic discomfort can harm the process of knowledge acquisition, interfering with attention and worsening student-teacher communication.

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Cite: Souza, Eduardo. "Poorly Designed Acoustics in Schools Affect Learning Efficiency and Well-being" [Acústica mal projetada em salas de aula prejudica o desempenho e o bem estar dos alunos e professores] 31 May 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/924091/poorly-designed-acoustics-in-schools-affect-learning-efficiency-and-well-being> ISSN 0719-8884

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