Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) for Lighting and Daylighting
Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is a tool for assessment and documentation of the performance after it is occupied. For lighting and daylighting, POE examines how well the 1) design intent is met and 2) if the space meets occupant needs, enhance comfort, and 3) optimizes/supports energy consumption. For each building function type, one modern (built post 2010) and one post-modernist/later modernist (1970-1980) building will be selected -- to compare their design and accessibility of daylight in the spaces. Properly designed lighting and daylighting can improve productivity, health, and well-being while reducing energy usage and carbon footprint. However, discrepancies often arise between design intent and actual performance due to varying user behaviours, environmental conditions, and operational inefficiencies. This research focuses on conducting a POE for lighting and daylighting systems to evaluate the lighting efficiency of the spaces to conduct the tasks through evaluation the spaces through onsite measurements and comparing it with simulated results and provide insights for better future operations.
