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Ornstein, Sheila Walbe (author), van der Voordt, Theo (author), Mallory-Hill, Shauna (author)
contribution to periodical 2023
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van der Voordt, Theo (author), de Been, I. (author), Maarleveld, M. (author)
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,...
book chapter 2012
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Gorgievski, M (author), van der Voordt, Theo (author), van Herpen, SGA (author), van Akkeren, S (author)
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...
journal article 2010
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Maarleveld, M. (author), Volker, L. (author), van der Voordt, Theo (author)
Purpose: This paper presents a toolkit to measure employee satisfaction and perceived labour productivity as affected by different workplace strategies. The toolkit is being illustrated by a case study of the Dutch Revenue Service.<br/>Methodology: The toolkit has been developed by a review of literature and tools for data-collection. The...
journal article 2009
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van der Voordt, Theo (author), van der Klooster, W (author)
At the end of 2006, Avans Hogeschool (a Dutch Institute of Higher Education) moved a number of previously dispersed departments to a new building. This move was taken as an opportunity to introduce new workplace strategies with desk-sharing and desk-rotating in a transparent setting. This paper presents the results of a postoccupancy evaluation...
conference paper 2008
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van der Voordt, Theo (author), Maarleveld, M. (author)
In the field of environmental psychology a long tradition exists in Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) or building-in-use studies. Nowadays facility managers and real estate managers seem to show a growing interest in ex post evaluation of buildings, too, particularly in connection to ex ante assessments in the briefing and design phase. The aim of...
journal article 2006
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van der Voordt, Theo (author)
Many organizations are engaged in organizational change, adopting new management styles and new ways of working. Innovative workplace design is used to facilitate organizational change, to improve user satisfaction and labour productivity, and to lower facility costs. Although some research has been done into the use and experience of new...
conference paper 2006
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Volker, L. (author), van der Voordt, Theo (author)
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...
conference paper 2005
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van der Voordt, Theo (author)
In the early 1990s, a few organisations in the Netherlands began to experiment with flexible workplaces. Traditional cellular offices and the open‐plan offices or team‐oriented bullpen spaces in which everyone had their own fixed workplace were no longer a matter of course. Making use of modern information and communication technology, the...
journal article 2004
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de Jonge, T.M. (author), van der Voordt, D.J.M. (author)
This methodological book describes eight forms of study and research as they relate to design: 1) naming and describing; 2) design research and typology; 3) evaluating; 4) modelling; 5) programming and optimising; 6) technical study; 7) design study; 8) study by design. It includes the views, design related research projects and research methods...
book 2002
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van der Voordt, D.J.M. (author), Vrielink, D. (author), van Wegen, H.B.R. (author)
Every floorplan may be regarded as a reflection of the goals and activities of the users as interpreted by the architect. By comparing a wide range of building layouts for similar organizations one may achieve a good understanding of the ways in which goals and values can be expressed in spatial solutions. It offers the opportunity to develop a...
journal article 1997
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