Victorino, Guilherme Hidalgo Barata MartinsCastro, Sara Leitão Duarte de2025-11-132025-10-30http://hdl.handle.net/10362/190665Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Business IntelligenceThe learning environment plays a crucial role in the academic performance of students. One important aspect of this environment is lighting. Traditional classroom lighting typically does not account for the varying needs of students throughout the day. Smart lighting systems, which can adjust lighting based on specific parameters such as time of day, type of activity, and individual preferences, offer a promising solution. By tailoring the lighting conditions to the learning context, these systems have the potential to enhance concentration, reduce fatigue, and improve overall academic outcomes. This thesis investigates the effectiveness of smart lighting systems in enhancing classroom learning environments by focusing on the relationship between lighting conditions and specific educational activities. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining test results and classroom observations. Students’ cognitive performance, engagement, and comfort were evaluated under five lighting conditions (white, yellow, orange, green, and blue) during two distinct learning tasks: creative projects and group discussions. The User’s Environmental Interaction Framework (UEIF) was used to interpret behavioral, emotional, and environmental responses. Quantitative results revealed a clear preference for warm lighting—orange for group discussions and yellow for creative tasks. In contrast, blue lighting consistently produced lower levels of social comfort and expressive interaction. Green lighting, while neutral, lacked the stimulating effects observed under warmer tones. Overall, the findings suggest that smart lighting systems can meaningfully enhance learning environments by aligning lighting conditions with the cognitive demands of classroom activities.engLearning EnvironmentsColor PsychologySmart Lighting SystemsEducationCognitive PerformanceSDG 4 - Quality educationSDG 5 - Gender equalitySDG 7 - Affordable and clean energySDG 8 - Decent work and economic growthSDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructureSDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communitiesmaster thesis204071712