The human factors implications of design are all around us, from basic health and safety to occupant satisfaction and comfort. This session seeks to unveil the design successes—and failures—that impact the human experience with the built environment.

Drawing from the growing research showing human factors impacts of the built environment, this session will identify the connection between green building strategies and occupant comfort and satisfaction. For example, the environmental benefits of open-plan workplaces can conflict with individual worker needs such as privacy and acoustical qualities.

Post-occupancy evaluation of several LEED and non-LEED buildings will show the variability of occupant satisfaction related to workplace design, community enhancement, lighting, and other factors.

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2009