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Post Occupancy Evaluation Methods for LEED Rated Buildings

Simran Grover, Sumedha Dua

Abstract


A completed building must be able to perform its functions in such a way that its occupants are satisfied. The building's amenities and services must be appropriate for the users' needs. Many LEED-NC-certified buildings have already been occupied in India, and it's legitimate to wonder if they're living up to expectations. To answer this question, post-occupancy evaluations (POEs) of the building's performance are required. The evaluation of a building's performance after it has been occupied is known as Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE). While there has been considerable focus on measuring and regulating the resource efficiency of buildings, not many pay attention to the issue of how well buildings meet their design intent for the occupants "People are the best measuring instruments, they are just harder to calibrate," stated Gary Raw (UK Director of the Centre for Safety, Health, and Environment). Occupants of a building can provide valuable information on how well the facility is functioning. It's critical to collect and analyse their feedback in a methodical and systematic manner. Owners, designers, developers, and tenants can use information from occupant satisfaction surveys to improve employee productivity and effectiveness by determining how well the building's design features and services are working. Building owners and renters who want to improve employee productivity and effectiveness may find this information very beneficial. From the perspective of occupiers and facilities managers, this study reveals benefits and few barriers to POEs.

 


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