Evaluation of lighting and acoustic quality in school buildings in warm temperate climate, through the application of the MECSA methodology
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classrooms, lighting, acoustics, habitability, assessmentAbstract
This study aims to assess the acoustic and lighting quality using the Environmental Sustainability Evaluation and Qualification Methodology, in school spaces with a warm temperate climate. The existing criteria are considered, reviewed, and then, tow case studies from the Greater San Juan Metropolitan Area are evaluated. The results reveal that schools reach 50% and 75% of the maximum possible score, highlighting the importance of addressing the connection between habitability and aspects such as noise and lighting. It is concluded that this innovative approach contributes significantly to previous studies on the evaluation of sustainability in school buildings in the region and provides the theoretical and methodological basis for future proposals aimed at improving the level of acoustic and lighting comfort.
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