Survey on the learning environment in rural elementary schools under COVID-19 and research on operational methods

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K04384
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 23020:Architectural environment and building equipment-related
• Research Institution: Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology
• Principal Investigator: ISHIKAWA Haruno 静岡理工科大学, 理工学部, 准教授 (30827548)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 脱炭素化 / 学校施設 / 地域特性 / エネルギー消費量 / 温熱環境 / ZEB化

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The implementation of Zero Energy Building (ZEB) standards in school facilities has made little progress in rural areas. Particularly in these regions, where large-scale renovations and the introduction of high-efficiency equipment are not advancing, there is a pressing need to enhance both the quality and quantity of school facilities to curb energy consumption and achieve ZEB status. This study investigated the current state of learning environments and operational methods in elementary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It developed practical and effective operational guidelines that can be implemented by small to medium-sized municipalities in rural areas. Furthermore, the study aimed to promote the widespread adoption of these guidelines by accommodating the regional characteristics of each municipality.

Free Research Field

建築環境工学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究成果では、地方部の学校施設仕様が都市圏と大きく異なり、学校施設をZEB化する際の課題と方策を明らかにした。地方部においては、学校施設ZEB化に向けた教室環境の質とエネルギー消費抑制の両立を図るため、大規模改修や高効率設備導入などのZEB化対策だけでなく、エネルギー消費削減のためのIT活用した環境行動を啓発・実施していくことも有効である。今後の脱炭素化への市民意識を向上させ、環境行動に展開できる手法を示した。今後の市民の脱炭素行動に資する意義は大きい。