Hassanain, M A; Sanni-Anibire, M O; Mahmoud, A S and Ahmed, W (2020) Post-occupancy evaluation of research and academic laboratory facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(5), pp. 797-810. ISSN 23984708
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of academic and research laboratory facilities. This is based on the premise that the performance of such facilities is directly connected to the productivity, health and wellbeing of its users. Design/methodology/approach: The paper was carried out in two phases, first, the performance requirements for academic and laboratory facilities were identified through the extant literature. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey was developed to carry out a POE of existing academic and research laboratory facilities in a university campus in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was designed using a Likert scale of one to five. Finally, the satisfaction index was computed, and rates of satisfaction with the various performance requirements were determined. Findings: The paper resulted into 74 performance requirements grouped into three categories. The respondents showed general satisfaction with most of the performance requirements. However, dissatisfaction was observed in performance requirements related to technical features and the availability of sustainability features. Such findings suggest the growing importance of such technical and sustainable features in modern-day laboratories. Originality/value: Though few studies have employed POE in assessing the performance of academic facilities, there is still a gap regarding its application to the laboratory facilities. Thus, the originality of this study is evident in its presentation of a set of performance requirements and its further application as a case study.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | academic; facilities; laboratories; performance requirements; post-occupancy evaluation; research |
| Index terms: | productivity, post-occupancy evaluation, case study, Saudi Arabia, satisfaction, methodology, questionnaire, Likert scale, health and wellbeing, survey, laboratory |
| Subjects: | mental health and wellbeing, data collection methods, evaluation methods, project delivery, research methods, management, Geography, research management |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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