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http://dx.doi.org/10.12813/kieae.2014.14.4.103

Evaluation on Usability of Space in Leed-Certified Office Building  

Kang, Inho (Department of Architecture, Hannam University)
Park, Jung-A (Department of Architecture, Hannam University)
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KIEAE Journal / v.14, no.4, 2014 , pp. 103-109 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability and satisfaction of space to which positive elements in Leed-Certified Office Building are applied. The study was conducted using the three-step approach. The first step was to understand the building and identify the issues which included the analysis of floor plans, documentations, and the interview with designers and facility managers. The second step was FGI(Focus Group Interviews), which were conducted with mixed employees of rank and location of workplace. Finally, a web-based questionnaire survey was conducted on the 319 executives and employees. Methods of analysis used were quantitative analysis of questionnaire, qualitative analysis of open ended free-answer, and FGI in the second step. Satisfaction, preference, and comfort level were studied using cross tab, co-relation, ANOVA for quantitative analysis. The results of this study are as follows: First, lobby and atrium are representative elements that are functioning positively and it is recognized as sustainable spaces being utilized by users. Second, there are several dead spaces like green shaft, roof garden and sunken space although they can contribute to Leed-certification. Third, there are some problematic spaces such as the O.A. room and the urinals even though they contribute to the Leed-certification.
Keywords
Green Building Rating System; Office Building; Sustainability; Effective Use of Space;
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