Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) - Revision history

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Levels of POE

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	POE offers various benefits which can help improve existing buildings but serve as learnings for future projects. On the one hand, it will continuously improve the construction environment. Especially the space utilization and reduction of waste but also the reduction of energy use. Within this, costs and time can be saved, and operational expenses reduced. On the other hand, it will validate the real needs of the occupants which will increase the knowledge of architects. Due to the decision making based on real information instead of assumptions, it will enhance the efficiency of space, systems, and equipment. This will lead to an improved competitive advantage for the architect in the marketplace <ref name="Zimmerman">.</ref>.		POE offers various benefits which can help improve existing buildings but serve as learnings for future projects. On the one hand, it will continuously improve the construction environment. Especially the space utilization and reduction of waste but also the reduction of energy use. Within this, costs and time can be saved, and operational expenses reduced. On the other hand, it will validate the real needs of the occupants which will increase the knowledge of architects. Due to the decision making based on real information instead of assumptions, it will enhance the efficiency of space, systems, and equipment. This will lead to an improved competitive advantage for the architect in the marketplace <ref name="Zimmerman">.</ref>.

	====Levels of POE====		===Levels of POE===
	The evaluation can be subclassified into three levels – indicative, investigative, and diagnostic. The level of detail is increasing with each subclassification.		The evaluation can be subclassified into three levels – indicative, investigative, and diagnostic. The level of detail is increasing with each subclassification.

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Application

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	Within the early stages, it can be used as feedback from older projects, reflecting on issues that can be avoided, things that can be done differently, or processes that can be improved. Due to an early survey, the wishes of future occupants can be implemented. In the case of the building's energy performance, it can share the knowledge about (smart) tools and the user’s ability to correctly apply them, and if a further implementation is reasonable. In summary, applying it in the early stages can improve the new building by learning from previous mistakes.		Within the early stages, it can be used as feedback from older projects, reflecting on issues that can be avoided, things that can be done differently, or processes that can be improved. Due to an early survey, the wishes of future occupants can be implemented. In the case of the building's energy performance, it can share the knowledge about (smart) tools and the user’s ability to correctly apply them, and if a further implementation is reasonable. In summary, applying it in the early stages can improve the new building by learning from previous mistakes.

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The idea behind the tool

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	Next to identifying problems in existing buildings, POE can also be used to test new building prototypes and develop design guidelines and criteria for future projects <ref name="Riba1">Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). (2020, November 26). Post Occupancy Evaluation: an essential tool for the built environment. https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/post-occupancy-evaluation-an-essential-tool-to-improve-the-built-environment </ref>.		Next to identifying problems in existing buildings, POE can also be used to test new building prototypes and develop design guidelines and criteria for future projects <ref name="Riba1">Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). (2020, November 26). Post Occupancy Evaluation: an essential tool for the built environment. https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/post-occupancy-evaluation-an-essential-tool-to-improve-the-built-environment </ref>.

	The tool can be applied in different stages of the project – in its early and late stages (see Application). In early stages, the tool will give feedback from former projects and show lessons learned. Within later stages, it is used to control the actual performance of the implemented (smart) infrastructure and if the occupants are satisfied with the project. Both applications help to evaluate critical aspects and to develop new requirements and functions to implement necessary change <ref name="Zimmerman">.</ref>. Additionally, the information gained in the late stages of a project can again be implemented as lessons learned in new projects and improve the design and operational projects. As shown in Figure 1 the adaption of POE can be a part within the project's life cycle.		The tool can be applied in different stages of the project – in its early and late stages (see Application). In early stages, the tool will give feedback from former projects and show lessons learned. Within later stages, it is used to control the actual performance of the implemented (smart) infrastructure and if the occupants are satisfied with the project. Both applications help to evaluate critical aspects and to develop new requirements and functions to implement necessary change <ref name="Zimmerman">.</ref>. Additionally, the information gained in the late stages of a project can again be implemented as lessons learned in new projects and improve the design and operational projects. As shown in '''Figure 1''' the adaption of POE can be a part within the project's life cycle.

	Furthermore, the tool can have a positive impact on reaching the net-zero goal. POE ensures the measurement of actual operational energy use by a building which will generate an actual carbon footprint of the building, and none calculated based on assumptions.		Furthermore, the tool can have a positive impact on reaching the net-zero goal. POE ensures the measurement of actual operational energy use by a building which will generate an actual carbon footprint of the building, and none calculated based on assumptions.

Inke: /* The idea behind the tool */

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~500x500px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|400x400px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~400x400px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|500x500px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~300x300px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|400x400px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.

Inke: /* The idea behind the tool */

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~100x100px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|300x300px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.

Inke: /* The idea behind the tool */

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~100px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|100x100px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.

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Application

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	Furthermore, POE can be implemented in the early stages but also in the late stages of the product.		Furthermore, POE can be implemented in the early stages but also in the late stages of the product.

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The idea behind the tool

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	==The idea behind the tool ==		==The idea behind the tool ==
	[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|~~20px~~\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]		[[File:Figure POE.png\|frame\|100px\|text-bottom\|right\|Figure 1: POE implemented in a construction life cycle (Figure inspired by McNeil <ref name="McNeil">.</ref>)]]
	Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.		Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is an analysis tool for the construction environment and a process of obtaining information on the building’s performance. It is common that clients and occupants experience and evaluate a building from different perspectives. Clients have a vision of implementing a smart infrastructure within the building and offering new technologies and solutions, but it is still not ensured that the occupants will be able to handle it. By conducting a post-occupancy evaluation, issues regarding the use of (smart) tools can be identified and solved. Additionally, it will help to learn and avoid problems in future projects.