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Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Benefits and Barriers

Building Research and Information, 2001
Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is examined within a North American perspective. Benefits from using POE are examined and include: a feedback loop to enhance continuous improvement processes, improved fit between occupants and their buildings, the optimization of services to suit occupants, the reduction of waste of space and energy, validation of ...
Alex Zimmerman, Mark Martin
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Exploring the Use of New School Buildings Through Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Participatory Action Research [PDF]

open access: yesArchitectural Engineering and Design Management, 2015
This paper presents the results of the development and testing of an integrated post-occupancy evaluation (POE) approach for teachers, staff, pupils and community members using newly constructed school buildings.
Andrea Wheeler
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Post-occupancy evaluation of library buildings

open access: yes, 2015
Architectural realisation of a building and its opening to the public with a range of services are central components of the building and design process of libraries. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is the final step in this process. It provides a opportunity to assess whether the construction and design of the building has indeed met the library's and
IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment Section
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Post‐occupancy evaluation

Facilities, 1987
This is the first of three articles on post‐occupancy user evaluation and its uses in facilities management It discusses the background to the present growth of interest in post‐occupancy evaluation (POE); the different purposes of carrying out POE, and some general considerations for facilities managers wanting to employ POE.
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Post-occupancy evaluation in the zoo

Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 1987
Abstract Post-occupancy evaluations (POE) of the built environment provide systematic information about the success or failure of environmental designs. Research instruments developed for application in human settings can also be adapted for use in zoos. The zoo environment must be evaluated for its impact on animal residents, zoo visitors and staff.
Terry L. Maple, Ted W. Finlay
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Post-Occupancy Housing Evaluations

Environment and Behavior, 1980
An avowed aim of post-occupancy housing evaluation is to assess the impact of housing programs or residential settings on occupants. Yet, research designs with control groups go unused in these evaluations, despite their direct relevance. To encourage such research designs, a field-tested model for the selection of respondents for treatment and control
Daniel H. Carson   +3 more
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Development and Psychometric Testing of a Post-Occupancy Evaluation

HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 2014
(ProQuest: ... denotes formulae omitted.)The measurement of patient and staff experiences in a healthcare setting is an essential part of understanding and responding to patient needs and preferences. This understanding allows providers to make informed decisions regarding the improvement of healthcare services and facilities in order to help improve ...
Sheila, Elijah-Barnwell   +1 more
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Post‐occupancy Evaluation

Facilities, 1991
Defines Post‐occupancy Evaluation (POE). Discusses its importance for facilities management. Compares this method of performance evaluation with the business planning used in organisations. Describes the evaluation criteria of POE and suggests some opportunities that it provides for facilities managers.
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