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Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in Educational Settings: Insights in level of stress, attention and engagement

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  • Marjan Miri orcid logo (Drexel University)
  • Carlos Faubel orcid logo (Drexel University)
  • Antonio Martinez-Molina orcid logo (Drexel University)

Abstract

This study examines the effects of three key IEQ factorsair temperature, relative humidity, and natural light—on students' attention and relaxation using electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring in a controlled environment. Twelve participants engaged in experimental sessions under four scenarios: baseline conditions, exposure to natural light, increased humidity, and elevated temperature. Objective EEG metrics were complemented by environmental data, including air temperature, relative humidity, lighting levels, and carbon dioxide concentrations. The results reveal distinct effects of IEQ factors on cognitive and physiological responses. 

Keywords: indoor environmental quality, electroencephalogram, stress

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Miri, M., Faubel, C. & Martinez-Molina, A., (2025) “Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in Educational Settings: Insights in level of stress, attention and engagement”, Building Technology Educators’ Society 2025(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/btes.3376

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2025-08-31

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