Post-occupancy surveys

Post-occupancy surveys

Intent: 

To allow occupants to provide feedback to building owners and management, and help further develop the WELL Building Standard.

BACKGROUND

Given the diversity of built environments, it is difficult to prescribe a comprehensive set of features that are effective across all settings. Occupancy surveys can be useful in measuring the extent to which a building is effectively promoting and protecting the health and comfort needs of its occupants. In addition, the ability to offer feedback and have a recognized stake in one’s comfort and well-being can have a positive impact on occupant mood.

Part 1
Occupant Survey Content

In buildings with 10 or more occupants, the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey™ from the Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley (or approved alternative) is completed by a representative sample of at least 30% of occupants at least once per year. The survey covers the following topics of occupant satisfaction:
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Acoustics.
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Thermal comfort, including humidity and air flow, at least twice a year (once during the cooling season and once during the heating season).
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Furnishings.
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Workspace light levels and quality.
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Odors, stuffiness and other air quality concerns.
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Cleanliness and maintenance.
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Layout.

Part 2
Information Reporting

Aggregate results from surveys are reported within 30 days to the following groups:
a.
Building owners and managers.
b.
Building occupants (upon request).
c.
The International WELL Building Institute.