ANUSANDHAN - A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Repository Volume-1 pp 77-84
Editors: Dr. Shamim Ahmed Shamim Khan Barbhuiya. Dr. Saurabh Sarma.
Dr. Kowser Alam Laskar. Dr. Atiqur Rahman Laskar. Dr. Gulenoor Islam Barbhuiya (2026)
ISBN: 978-93-94174-56-6
Chapter 10
How to Provide an Optimal Learning Environment While Reducing Energy Costs
Anamul Haque Laskar *,
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, M.H.C.M. Science College, Algapur, Hailakandi, Assam, India
Abstract
Educational institutions require comfortable and supportive environments to facilitate effective teaching and learning. However, maintaining such environments often demands substantial energy consumption due to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting systems, and electronic equipment. Rising energy costs and increasing environmental concerns have encouraged schools and colleges to adopt energy-efficient strategies that balance comfort with sustainability. The present study examines various approaches for creating optimal learning environments while minimizing energy consumption and operational costs. The paper reviews the relationship between environmental factors and learning outcomes, evaluates patterns of energy usage in educational buildings, and discusses modern technological and architectural solutions for improving energy efficiency. Key strategies include passive building design, advanced lighting technologies, efficient HVAC management, renewable energy integration, and behavioral changes among students and staff. The study highlights how the integration of sustainable infrastructure and smart building technologies can significantly reduce energy expenditure while maintaining indoor comfort and learning quality. The findings suggest that a combination of energy-efficient design, technological innovation, and community participation can transform educational institutions into environmentally responsible and economically sustainable spaces. Ultimately, policies that support energy-efficient investments in educational infrastructure will benefit both academic performance and environmental sustainability.
Keywords
Energy efficiency, learning environment, sustainable schools, HVAC systems, renewable energy, smart buildings.
Cite this Chapter: Anamul Haque Laskar. 2026. How to Provide an Optimal Learning Environment While Reducing Energy Costs. In: Dr. Shamim Ahmed Shamim Khan Barbhuiya. Dr. Saurabh Sarma. Dr. Kowser Alam Laskar. Dr. Atiqur Rahman Laskar. Dr. Gulenoor Islam Barbhuiya (Eds.), ANUSANDHAN-A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Repository. Excellent Publishers, India. pp. 77-84. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/978-93-94174-56-6_10
