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Optimization of environmental performance is one of the standards to be achieved towards designing sustainable buildings. Many researchers are focusing on zero emission building; however, it is essential that the indoor environment favors the performance of the building purpose. Empirical research has demonstrated the influence of architectural space variables on student performance, but they have not focused on holistic studies that compare how space influences different academic performance, such as Mathematics and Arts. This manuscript explores, under self-reported data, the relationship between learning space and the mathematics and art performance in 583 primary school students in Galicia (Spain). For this, the Indoor Physical Environment Perception scale has been adapted and validated and conducted in 27 classrooms. The results of the Exploratory Factor Analysis have evidenced that the learning space is structured in three categories: Workspace comfort, natural environment and building comfort. Multiple linear regression analyses have supported previous research and bring new findings concerning that the indoor environment variables do not influence in the same way different activities of school architecture.

In the present study, Autodesk Fusion 360 software (which includes the A360 environment) is used to train engineering students for the demands of the industry 4.0. Fusion 360 is a tool that unifies product lifecycle management (PLM) applications and 3D-modeling software (PDLM—product design and life management). The main objective of the research is to deepen the students’ perception of the use of a PDLM application and its dependence on three categorical variables: PLM previous knowledge, individual practices and collaborative engineering perception. Therefore, a collaborative graphic simulation of an engineering project is proposed in the engineering graphics subject at the University of La Laguna with 65 engineering undergraduate students. A scale to measure the perception of the use of PDLM is designed, applied and validated. Subsequently, descriptive analyses, contingency graphical analyses and non-parametric analysis of variance are performed. The results indicate a high overall reception of this type of experience and that it helps them understand how professionals work in collaborative environments. It is concluded that it is possible to respond to the demand of the industry needs in future engineers through training programs of collaborative 3D modeling environments.

Resumen: El uso y manejo de modelos tridimensionales digitales no está concebido dentro de la competencia digital de los currículos de secundaria y Bachillerato. Sin embargo muchos autores relacionan la competencia digital con el manejo de modelos 3D, el modelado 3D y entornos virtuales tridimensionales (Realidad aumentada, virtual,…). En este artículo se presenta un recurso educativo para facilitar el acceso a contenidos didácticos de carácter tridimensional digital y tangible. Determinadas materias precisan de la comprensión e interpretación de conceptos volumétricos: los recursos didácticos innovadores para la edición, visualización e impresión 3D ofrecen una alternativa a las representaciones 2D en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. En este artículo se describe la creación de un catálogo escultórico que contempla versiones digitales y tangibles de modelos tridimensionales de las esculturas a través de tecnologías innovadoras de bajo coste como la visualización e impresión 3D. La prueba piloto desarrollada con 15 alumnos de bachillerato recoge una alta valoración de los participantes sobre las tecnologías empleadas.Palabras claves: Enseñanza-aprendizaje tridimensional, Impresión 3D, modelos 3D, Competencia digital. Abstract: