The Impact of School Facilities on Student Learning and Engagement

Given the expansive scope of this search and the short time frame of this project, the review is a start to the needs and potential for interdisciplinary and collaborative research and development of schools. The focus of this review was primarily targeting documents focused on schools serving students below the university level and if no studies can be found workplace and higher education settings may be considered for inclusion. This paper is about seeking current research and potential future projects in support of physical space, environment, and learning.

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The Impact of School Facilities on Student Learning and Engagement

Published on Nov 29, 2021

Institute for Health in the Built Environment

This document outlines, catalogs, and summarizes a framework of literature that highlights the impact of school of facilities and classroom environments on student engagement and learning. The NetZED Laboratory at the University of Oregon commenced this project following a Request for Proposals from the California School Facilities Research Initiative (CSFRI) which sought to identify elements of the built environment of K–12 schools that result in higher levels of student engagement and learning. CSFRI’s goal was to summarize existing literature regarding the effects that physical organizational environments and furnishings within classrooms, makerspaces, laboratories, and interior ancillary facilities, as well as space at the exterior of the building that contribute to student engagement and learning. The overall intent of this white paper is to draw upon published evidence and original research to support the design planning and process for facility planners, architects, educator, and the community.