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Costanzo, V, Fabbri, K, Schito, E, Pretelli, M and Marletta, L (2021) Microclimate monitoring and conservation issues of a Baroque church in Italy: a risk assessment analysis. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 729–47.

Haik, R, Peled, A and Meir, I A (2021) Thermal performance of alternative binders lime hemp concrete (LHC) building: comparison with conventional building materials. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 763–76.

Llinares Millán, C, Higuera-Trujillo, J L, Montañana i Aviñó, A, Torres, J and Sentieri, C (2021) The influence of classroom width on attention and memory: virtual-reality-based task performance and neurophysiological effects. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 813–26.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Classroom design; attention; memory; neuroarchitecture;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2021.1899798
  • Abstract:
    Classroom design influences the cognitive processes that determine learning. However, the effects of classroom geometry have been little studied, in part due to the difficulty of modifying physical spaces for experimental purposes. Today, virtual reality allows researchers to very closely control many environmental conditions while collecting psychological and neurophysiological metrics of the user experience. The objective of the present study is to analyse the influence of classroom width on the attention and memory performance of university students. The performance of 90 subjects in three classroom width settings (8.80, 8.20, and 7.60 m), implemented in virtual reality, was evaluated through measures of their attention- and memory-related psychological and neurophysiological responses. The results showed that wider classrooms are associated with poorer performance and lower emotional arousal. This demonstrates a link between the geometric variables of classrooms and the cognitive and physiological responses of students. In general, the present study and its methodology can help architects and researchers develop design guidelines that can improve students’ cognitive processes.

Martínez, A, Alonso, C, Martín-Consuegra, F, Pérez, G, Frutos, B and Gutiérrez, & (2021) Experimental analysis of a prototype for a thermochromic Trombe wall. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 777–94.

Naik, N S, Elzeyadi, I, Minson, C T and Lee, J (2021) Thermal pleasure inside solar screened spaces: an experimental study to explore alliesthesia in architecture. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 795–812.

Van Linden, S and Van Den Bossche, N (2021) Comparative study on the feasibility of watertight face-sealed building joints under simulated wind-driven rain conditions. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 748–62.

Yang, W and Lam, P T I (2021) Evaluating non-market costs of ICT involving data transmission in smart cities. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 715–28.