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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Building Performance Evaluation
  • Occupant Satisfaction Studies

Background:

  • Workplace satisfaction is linked to occupant productivity.
  • Understanding factors influencing satisfaction is crucial for office design and refurbishment.
  • Post-occupancy evaluations (POEs) provide valuable insights into building performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure occupant satisfaction with internal office environments.
  • To assess the perceived importance of design and refurbishment.
  • To identify key factors influencing occupant satisfaction in Malaysian offices.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized structured questionnaires based on the Built Environment Research Group's methodology.
  • Incorporated 22 internal environment factors rated for user satisfaction and importance.
  • Adapted questionnaires for the Malaysian context, considering local climate and conditions.

Main Results:

  • Overall occupant satisfaction with the office environment was 5.35.
  • Occupants reported higher satisfaction with health but dissatisfaction with window proximity.
  • Factor analysis identified intrusion, air quality, and appearance as key variable groups.

Conclusions:

  • Office appearance emerged as the most significant factor influencing occupant satisfaction via Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
  • Continuous improvement and effective maintenance of building appearance are vital for sustained occupant satisfaction.
  • Findings emphasize the link between aesthetic factors, maintenance, and occupant well-being in the workplace.