Lu Aye, W.W.S. Charters, M. Chiazor & J.R.W. Robinson, 2005 (in press) 'Evaluation of occupant perception and satisfaction in two new office buildings Solar 2005, Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future - A challenge for a post carbon world, Proceedings of the 43rd Annual conference of Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society, 28-30 November 2005, Dunedin.

Abstract

A pilot study is undertaken comprising the recording of indoor air quality data and evaluation of occupant perception and satisfaction survey of 22 office workers in two buildings that contain different energy efficiency features. The study was conducted in two consecutive weeks in February 2005, Melbourne. The objective was to test the method developed to quantify and compare the effects of indoor environmental quality such as indoor air quality, and views on specific appraisals of human perception and responses. Physical and subjective measurements were made at five selected offices in each building, while they were occupied. Analysis and discussion of the preliminary findings of the investigation are directed primarily at the method used and at a comparison of occupants' perception and satisfaction. In addition, the implications of study methods for evaluation of occupant perception of buildings and for further implementation are discussed.

Keywords: Office buildings; occupant perception; occupant satisfaction