Psychospatial bonds, POE, and evidence-based design
6 resources
Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen & Martin Mador
Foundational biophilic design anthology — includes Roger Ulrich on evidence linking built and natural environments to human health.
Extends our Ulrich window-view research into design practice. Nature-in-design is a decision variable for place stewards.
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Lynne Manzo & Patrick Devine-Wright (eds.)
Multidisciplinary synthesis of place attachment theory, methods, and applications — includes work by Scannell & Gifford on the tripartite framework.
Companion to our place attachment research entry (Scannell & Gifford). Practitioner depth beyond the journal article.
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Rowena Hay, Flora Samuel, Kelly J. Watson, Simon Bradbury
Interviews with UK architects show that learning from previous projects is central to improving building performance, yet formal POE take-up remains low. Practitioners want holistic evaluation beyond energy efficiency, encompassing wider value and sustainability outcomes.
Canonical source in our Research Library — supports AEC professionals and Design feedback into next commissions. We cite the publisher/DOI directly; recommendation is independent of any commission.
Peixian Li, Thomas M. Froese, Gail Brager
Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) assesses building performance after occupation. This review synthesizes POE history, benefits, 146 projects since 2010, and 16 protocols, arguing POE should move from one-off academic studies toward continuous, owner- and occupant-oriented, industry-integrated practice.
Canonical source in our Research Library — supports Property & Place Operations and Post-occupancy intelligence. We cite the publisher/DOI directly; recommendation is independent of any commission.
Wolfgang F.E. Preiser & Jacqueline C. Vischer
International BPE/POE methodology across the building delivery lifecycle — strategic planning through post-occupancy evaluation.
Operational depth for our POE research entries. Moves evaluation from one-off studies toward continuous performance feedback.
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Mohamed Elsayed, Sofie Pelsmakers, Lorenza Pistore, Raúl Castaño-Rosa
A systematic review of POE practices in EU residential buildings (2011–2021) finds inconsistent methods, data, and analysis, limiting comparability. The paper recommends a more consistent roadmap for residential POE covering energy, indoor environmental quality, and occupant satisfaction.
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