The joint analysis by UKHSA and Eurovent examines how indoor environmental quality influences health, well-being, and academic performance in educational buildings, highlighting its growing relevance in built environment policies. Factors such as air pollution, temperature, humidity, and noise directly affect learning capacity and school attendance, particularly in spaces where exposure is prolonged.

Evidence shows that improving ventilation and reducing pollutants can decrease respiratory issues, reduce absenteeism, and enhance academic performance, with measurable improvements in concentration and outcomes. At the same time, interventions such as mechanical ventilation, efficient filtration, and source control offer benefits that go beyond the educational context, generating positive economic impacts by reducing healthcare costs and improving future productivity.