Mohammad, Izran Sarrazin and Mohammed, Abdul Hakim and Alias, Buang and Abdullah, Shardy (2008) Post occupancy evaluation in Malaysia: The need for awareness and knowledge. In: 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries., 3rd- 4th December 2008, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang.
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Abstract
Buildings are built for people. Hence, it is only logical to ask the people in order to understand how well the buildings perform. The fundamental concept of Post Occupancy Evaluation or more affectionately known as POE that fosters user feedbacks in building performance evaluation has made it the ultimate mechanism for continuous improvement of building performance. The emergence of awareness among builders to learn how their buildings perform from the perspective of the users over 50 years ago has brought a new dimension to the construction industry in various developed countries. However, the awareness and knowledge to incorporate user feedbacks as part of the building construction process in the Malaysian construction industry is low and the mistakes done in completed buildings remain continuously undocumented. The reception towards continuous improvement in developing countries is still at its infancy and continuous improvement mechanisms such as POE has yet to be fully appreciated by many. This paper will discuss the need for awareness and knowledge about POE among the practitioners in the construction industry. A recent survey conducted by the authors on the awareness and knowledge of practitioners on POE will also be presented to understand their perception and understanding of POE as the mechanism to audit user feedback for improved building performance. POE has been regarded by many as a mechanism for continuous improvement of building performance par excellence. However, without the awareness and knowledge to implement it, continuous improvement of building performance will merely be an idea to be achieved.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1-9745 Building construction |
| Divisions: | Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan & Perancangan (School of Housing, Building & Planning) > International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries Koleksi Penganjuran Persidangan (Conference Collection) > International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries |
| Depositing User: | Mr Noorazilan Noordin |
| Date Deposited: | 25 May 2017 06:25 |
| Last Modified: | 25 May 2017 06:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/34608 |
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