The impact of design decisions on post occupancy processes in school buildings

Adeyeye, Kemi; Piroozfar, Poorang; Rosenkind, Micah; Winstanley, Graham; Pegg, Ian

doi:10.1108/02632771311307142

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“…They will depend more on a combined analysis of critical success factors and key performance indicators that together create the best returns and of the highest quality for the core activities, which, in the case of schools, is teaching and learning. From a user perspective (Adeyeye et al , 2013), the quality criteria for a school building were defined by performance and functionality. More specifically, this means a building that suits its context is adequately sized and has functional spaces.…”

Section: Renovation Of School Buildings In Terms Of Teaching Activitiesmentioning

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Early decision-making for school building renovation

Farsäter

Olander

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate how decisions are taken in the early stages of a renovation project, up to the design brief, leading up to the decisions on how to proceed with the renovation in the design phase. Although many technical solutions are visualised in the design phase, it is in the early evaluations of needs and demands, leading up to the design brief, that set the requirements for viable solutions in the design and production phases. Design/methodology/approach The study was carried out as a longitudinal case study of the planning phases of a school renovation. The studied buildings were researched by document analysis and by attending meetings over a four-year period between the building owners and the municipality. Findings Aspects such as technical status, energy use and indoor environment in the buildings were not discussed to any great extent. A few inventories were carried out in the buildings to establish their technical and accessibility status. The aspects mainly discussed in the studied renovation project have been: accessibility, functionality with respect to teaching and learning requirements in addition to architectural and cultural values. Originality/value This study illustrates the comprehensive analysis needed when renovating a building and on difficulties of addressing and evaluating all the viable aspects of concern. It also shows that this planning for a renovation is not a straight line but rather a process where conditions are continuously changing.

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Section: Renovation Of School Buildings In Terms Of Teaching Activitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early decision-making for school building renovation

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Olander

2019

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“…POE has been defined as "the process of evaluating buildings in a systematic and rigorous manner after they have been built and occupied for some time" [8]. POE is used to determine whether or not the building's performance requirements are being satisfied through the decisions made by the planners, designers, and facilities management professionals [9]. The findings of the POE provide practical benefits to a wide spectrum of stakeholders in the building project.…”

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Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a University Shopping Mall Facility

Ahmed

Hassanain

2020

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment

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Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is a performance assessment methodology, which can be applied to determine the level of user satisfaction with any given facility. Since university shopping malls could have an impact on the students' academic experience and well-being, it is of paramount significance that university shopping mall facilities are designed and operated to the highest standards. The Extensive literature review highlighted the lack of POE studies for assessing the quality of shopping mall facilities. This study aims at addressing this gap, by presenting the findings of an investigative POE of a university shopping mall facility. The Literature review was conducted pertaining to the technical and functional performance requirements of shopping malls. Twenty-nine performance indicators were identified for shopping mall facilities. These were grouped under five categories, namely building performance, safety and security, proximity and accessibility, space planning and layout, and mall services. A questionnaire survey was developed based on the identified performance indicators. The survey was administered to obtain the students' feedback on the university shopping mall facility. In addition, a walkthrough tour of the mall facility was performed to identify issues, which can be immediately recognized. Finally, a plan of action was developed to improve the performance of the shopping mall facility. The study is beneficial to planners, architects and facilities managers of such facilities.

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“…8. Have a clearly defined design intention (Adeyeye, Piroozfar, Rosenkind, Winstanley & Pegg, 2013). 9.…”

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A New Post Occupancy Evaluation Tool for Assessing the Indoor Environment Quality of Learning Environments

Soccio

2016

Evaluating Learning Environments

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The EduTool:IEQ is an evaluation tool that provides succinct and targeted information about the indoor environment quality (IEQ) of learning environments. It is suitable for the multidisciplinary groups involved in commissioning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and occupying school facilities. IEQ is an environmental issue concerned with the levels of lighting, thermal comfort, air quality and acoustics inside a space. In a school context, IEQ performance is important, as poor IEQ can trigger health and learning difficulties for students and adversely impact on the wellbeing of educators and their students. The EduTool:IEQ assesses and quantifies the performance of 16 IEQ components identified in the literature as having the greatest potential to impact on effective teaching and learning. The assessment involves collecting objective data about each, using environmental monitoring equipment. The findings of the evaluation are communicated using the EduTool:IEQ info-graphic, which is a data visualisation method. The EduTool:IEQ info-graphic is unique because it enables its users to immediately identify how the 16 IEQ components perform relative to recommended levels of industry practice. Giving stakeholder groups access to this type of information can enable targeted and cost-effective remedial works that benefit students and educators to be identified and undertaken inside the learning environments. The findings also provide a valuable source of feedback loops for built environment professionals seeking information about opportunities to improve their future practice. CONTEXT-THE IMPACT OF IEQ ON STUDENT WELLBEING This chapter outlines the development of a new post occupancy evaluation (POE) tool used to assess the indoor environment quality (IEQ) inside learning environments. POE "is the process of evaluating buildings in a systematic and rigorous manner after they have been built and occupied for some time" (Preiser, 2001, p. 9). POE tools are used by evaluators to control and document the inputs and parameters that are assessed as part of the evaluation process (Baker, 2011).

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The impact of design decisions on post occupancy processes in school buildings

Cited by 17 publications

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Early decision-making for school building renovation

Early decision-making for school building renovation

Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a University Shopping Mall Facility

A New Post Occupancy Evaluation Tool for Assessing the Indoor Environment Quality of Learning Environments

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