School buildings are often thought of as drab, heavy structures with
poor indoor air quality, ventilation and energy performance. These factors can
affect the health and productivity of those who inhabit them. However, this does not have to be the status quo of
educational facilities. Buildings can be healthier, brighter and flexible to meet the needs of every student and educator.
Green
modular classrooms can
provide a healthier environment that stimulates student and teacher
performance. Green classrooms produce better
indoor air quality, day lighting, ventilation and acoustical performance
resulting in a more productive learning environment. By taking advantage of
natural day light, occupant health is improved and energy costs are reduced.
Additionally, green classrooms allow for the controllability of systems, such
as programmable thermostats, to lower operational costs.
According
to a study by the Heschong Mahone Group, students and teachers spend more than
85 percent of their school day indoors. Students with
the most natural daylight in their
classrooms progressed 20 percent faster on math tests and 26 percent faster on
reading tests than students with less lighting.
Modular construction can provide school districts
with facilities that help to foster such positive results while
simultaneously lessening their operational
cost and bettering the environment.
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