Aircraft noise, overheating and poor air quality in classrooms in London primary schools

► Environmental conditions of schools are assessed during cooling seasons. ► The schools chosen were all naturally ventilated primary schools under flight paths. ► Results show occupants suffer from high level of aircraft noise. ► Results also confirm poor air quality and overheating due to the lack of ventilation. ► Attempt to attenuate noise by closing windows proven to be the cause of problems.