Post-occupancy Evaluation in Residential Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review of Current Practices in the EU
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.
Primary findings
Residential POE methods and reporting remain inconsistent across EU studies
ExploratoryEnergy, indoor environmental quality, and occupant satisfaction are core evaluation domains
ExploratoryComparability and replicability suffer without shared identifiers and methods
ExploratoryA consistent POE roadmap can improve learning for housing operators and designers
Exploratory
Methodology
Systematic literature review of POE practices in EU residential buildings between 2011 and 2021
Application context
Limitations
- Single-study synthesis; context may not transfer universally.
Evidence suggests association within stated boundaries — not universal causation.