Educators and administrators are looking for new ways to boost student performance and eliminate barriers to learning. When working to improve the classroom environment, facility managers typically target the physical structure, temperature controls, humidity levels and ventilation. Many heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) consultants recommend assessing the effect of improved acoustics on the learning environment. Managing humidity and temperature is essential, but how it affects the acoustics of the environment often is overlooked. In this article, the author discusses how to select the right HVAC equipment and system design to meet an education institution's specific acoustical requirements.