Benefits of Daylighting on Student Performance

 

Not only are Innovative Design's daylit schools environmentally sound and energy-efficient, but, more importantly, they are having a positive impact on student and teacher performance, health, and attitude. We feel that the schools we design should make a strong statement to the students. 

If our school buildings are thoughtfully designed according to sound environmental principles, we can expect our children to be environmentally responsible adults. 

"I firmly believe every child deserves an environment like this - one designed to be conducive to learning. This is a vision of what all schools should be like for every child." 

Peggy Smith, Principal, East Clayton Elementary School 

Four Oaks Elementary, Clayton Middle and Selma Middle schools, located in Johnston County, are proven to be among the lowest energy-consuming schools in the Southeastern United States, mainly due to the daylighting strategies. More important is the fact that well-designed daylit schools with quality full-spectrum lighting can improve students' attendance, productivity, and academic achievement. 

See Study on Student Performance in Daylit Schools

by Michael H. Nicklas and Gary B. Bailey 

A 1995 study conducted on the performance of these schools indicated that they save significant operating money, and they actually improve student performance. When comparing End-of-Grade Tests and California Achievement Tests, the students who attended the daylit schools for two to three years were out-performing the students in non-daylit schools in the same county by 14%.