Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Facilities Change

This chapter discusses possible aims, tools and deliverables of Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POE) (otherwise known as building-in-use studies), with a focus on interventions in supporting facilities. POE has a long tradition and has been applied in different fields (e.g. offices, educational buildings, health care facilities, retail and leisure,...

After the fire: New ways of working in an academic setting

Purpose – This paper presents the research findings of a Post-Occupancy Evaluation of new ways of working at the Faculty of Architecture of the Delft University of Technology and the lessons that can be learned from this particular case in connection to research findings from similar cases.<br/>Design/Methodology/Approach – The article is based...

An integral tool for the diagnostic evaluation of non-territorial offices

Many organizations now have innovative workplaces, with desk-sharing<br/>and desk-rotation. The main objectives are 1) to improve organizational<br/>performance by better communication, and 2) cost reduction by the more<br/>efficient use of accommodation and other facilities. Although some research has been done into the use and experience of...