TABLE 7: REFERENCES (SOURCE: AUTHOR

CHAPTER 5: LITERATURE REVIEW

5.1 Intent of literature study

The purpose of literature study is to familiarize the research topic with the current state of knowledge through various sources which will bring ambience to the research data and also, to identifying various strategies which brings sustainability to the building. Although, to make a theoretical framework and methodology which helps in resolving the problems which have been faced during designing and planning of the building. Studying some of the research paper, articles, books, etc will integrated the data and develops a compatibility with the user which will gives an ease to related design process with the literature review.

5.2 Selection criteria of literature

 By choosing a topic which can relate the research questions.  By observing the similarities found in the other educational projects.  Summarizing the literature in table or a concept format.  Analysing the sustainable measures which can be implemented in design.  Identifying the design criteria and activities in the building.

5.3 Literature review

5.3.1 The Relationship between School Design Variables and Student Achievements

by Hughes (2006) The visual aspect refers to the paint colours on the exterior and interior of the school building, the context in which the school is build, and the existing colours and textures around the school. Made many effects on child’s development along the line at mental behavior’s, attendance rates, and academic performance of students. Hathaway (1982) believes that when colour is properly used it can improve the environment for learning.

Selection of colour is crucial in the case of schools it will totally change the classroom environment. As per the studies blue and pink are known to calm behavior while earth tones tend to increase heart rates and increase brain activity. Younger children in elementary schools need mild, soothing color’s such as warm, soft shades and cream with bright, colorful accents.

It is also observed that distracting colour combinations could lead to task confusion and slow reaction. colour can have an effect on student achievement. A slight change in the colour of schools and classrooms can makes big impacts on student achievement. The lighting in a school makes a huge impact on what students see in the classrooms. Students in dark classrooms may struggle to see what is written in textbooks or on the board.

However, classrooms are too bright may cause strain to the eyes. Another issue for consideration is the way the light hits the board, which may cause a reflection that makes it hard for students to see.

This illustrates that it is necessary to consider such problems which generally faced by the children’s and afterwards such type of problems can be settled by designing the building in more improved way. Natural light is one type of light which is the solution of all lighting problems. Studies have found that natural light has a magnificent influence on our bodies and minds. In fact, research has found that patients in a hospital recover at a quick rate when natural light comes into the room through a window than the patients who don’t have windows in their rooms.

The amount of noise in a classroom can be very tremendous. Generally, there are three types of noise that happens in the classroom. The first is internal noise. This includes students and the teacher in the classroom interacting and communicating with each other. The other type of noise comes from students in other classrooms and from the hall. Outdoor Sound from carts being pushed down the hall, footsteps, and bells also create noise which disturb students. The third type of noise is sounds that come from outside the school for which educators have no control such as traffic, airplanes, and trains.

Furthermore, another study concluded that, “Exposure to traffic noise at elementary schools makes negative impact in mental concentration, which tends to make more errors on performing tasks, and giving up on tasks before the time allotted has expired.

There are many acoustical materials which can helps prevents from noises like they eliminate sound energy by acoustical barriers or by reflecting or absorbing it this can be done various materials available easily in the market such as fiberglass, fibre wool, open cell polyurethane foam, cellular melamine foam, thick fabric wall coverings, etc.

5.3.2 National Education Policy by India (2020)

N.E.P highlights the way of teaching in Indian belief system that gives directly to changing India, into a fair and full of life knowledge by providing appropriate quality education for all, eventually making the India a worldwide knowledge superpower. This Policy pictures that the and science of teaching should have to be developed among the students and also to show a deep sense of respect towards the basic duties and agreeing with the values.