Acoustic impact of construction noise on an architecture school in downtown São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo is one of the world's largest cities and experiences continuous urban growth, particularly following the 2023 midterm revision of its master plan, which has marked the territory with a large number of new constructions and their associated negative effects. Studying the city from its center offers architecture and urbanism students a unique and immersive perspective on metropolitan dynamics. However, this scenario also presents a conflict: urban noise may compromise the learning environment. This study focuses on Escola da Cidade, an architecture and urbanism school located in downtown São Paulo, aiming to analyze its soundscape in relation to nearby construction sites, following ISO 12913 standards. The methodology combines sound pressure level measurements with questionnaires conducted to students, professors, and institutional employees. Although the research is still ongoing, preliminary observations indicate that urban noise significantly influences the school's acoustic environment. The study emphasizes the importance of investigating noise pollution in educational spaces, particularly in architecture schools, where urban soundscapes are simultaneously a subject of study and a potential obstacle to learning.