Roya Sadeghi Fereshteh,
Volume 35, Issue 3 (8-2025)
Abstract
This study explores the influence of color on the learning experiences and cognitive development of children within educational settings. Recognized as potent psychological tools, colors can markedly affect children's emotions, behaviors, and cognitive abilities. The primary objective of this research is to examine the associations between color characteristics, learning environments, and children's memory performance, with a specific emphasis on color psychology.
Employing a descriptive and analytical research methodology, the study incorporates a quantitative approach. Data collection methods include questionnaires, interviews, observational studies, and extensive literature reviews. The collected data are analyzed using SPSS software, which reveals significant positive correlations between color usage, educational environments, and memory retention among children.
The findings suggest that careful selection of colors can significantly enhance children's concentration, reduce levels of stress, and improve their overall memory capabilities. Warm colors, such as red and yellow, have been found to stimulate energy and creativity, while cooler tones, like blue and green, are associated with increased calmness and focus. The main conclusion drawn from this study highlights the necessity of deliberate color design in educational spaces to foster children's learning and cognitive growth. This underscores the vital role that color psychology plays in the effective design of educational environments. The study's results also provide valuable insights for architects and educators aiming to develop more effective and stimulating learning spaces for children
Saeed Azemati,
Volume 36, Issue 1 (1-2026)
Abstract
Minimizing thermal energy demand has become a key objective in sustainable building design. Indoor environmental quality is closely linked to occupants’ health and productivity, making zero-energy buildings an increasingly prominent research focus. Thermal comfort is defined as the condition in which individuals do not feel the need to take any action to modify the surrounding temperature. Passive systems, which harness renewable energy and natural resources, utilize building elements as design solutions tailored to specific climates. This study aims to identify optimal passive strategies for educational buildings in the temperate and humid climate of Guilan province and evaluate their impact on thermal performance. The analysis focuses on specific passive systems, including floor and roof insulation, double-glazed windows, shading devices, and natural ventilation. Using a combination of library research, document analysis, and software simulation, the study investigates the key factors affecting energy consumption in educational buildings. Climate Consultant software was used to assess the climatic parameters of Rasht city, while TRNSYS v18 simulated the performance of the combined passive systems under realistic building and environmental conditions. The simulation results indicate that floor insulation effectively reduces heating energy demand, although it slightly increases cooling loads. Consequently, the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) index moves closer to the comfort range, indicating improved thermal satisfaction for building occupants.
