Abstract
An initial survey has been conducted to assess a self-administered questionnaire, fingerprint and liking score which are aimed at quantifying, in a simple manner, occupants' perceptions of their interior environments. 450 questionnaires have been analysed. The average liking scores for groups of occupants range between -14% and +19%. The questionnaire responses have been found to be consistent in two test-retests and in agreement with an earlier independent survey. The results from four groups of occupants in four different buildings, (208 responses), naturally ventilated and air conditioned, are discussed in detail. In general there was agreement between the liking scores and building sickness scores but two buildings, each with a Building Sickness Score of 1.7, had liking scores of +19% and +1%. The questionnaire also revealed that office temperature, occupant health, and daylight were important factors, whereas appearance of the building, room colours and attractiveness were the least important factors. Although minor modifications to the questionnaire are considered, and have been implemented in the PROBE project, it is hoped that the questionnaire will become a useful management and design tool.
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