Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 8-26-2025

Abstract

The impact of classroom interior design on students’ perceived well- being, encompassing cognitive, physical, and social aspects, is substantial. While there is increasing evidence supporting the importance of individual interior elements such as lighting, colour, and furniture, most research examines these factors separately, neglecting their combined effects. This research seeks to examine how an integrated approach to interactive classroom interior design through flexible seating areas, ergonomic furniture, natural lighting, colours psychology, acoustics, and thermal comfort influences student well- being (physical, social, and cognitive). The research explores the most effective combinations of design components in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment by measuring perceived 1) physical wellbeing: comfort level, overall physical and mental health; 2) cognitive wellbeing: concentration, focus, and interruption level; and 3) social wellbeing: collaboration, stress, and distraction level. This research adopts descriptive literature review method, comparative analysis, and questionnaire to collect data, and descriptive statistical analysis to analyse it. In brief, results indicate that integrated design strategies, which combine multiple elements, significantly enhance student well-being, decrease stress levels, and improve concentration. Therefore, educational institutions are advised to implement such designs, though limitations in sample size and scope indicate a need for additional research across various educational contexts.

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