scholarly journals Configuration and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE3): Space Syntax Modeling of Layout in the Main Library at Qatar University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Alatoom ◽  
Aljazi Ali Al-Banai ◽  
Ghalya Nasser Al-Maadeed ◽  
Hanae Abdelwahab Taha ◽  
Mark David Major
Keyword(s):  
Space Syntax ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
World Class ◽  
University Buildings

The Research and its Purpose: • To conducted a post-occupancy evaluation of the QU Main Library, drawing on fieldwork observations of entries, movement, and room/space use. • This will positively contribute to future design refinements, alterations, and new university buildings in creating a world-class center of education and research. How can we study its success? • Collect information to determine the use of each space in the building. • Direct observations of the use of the library and the space functions.

scholarly journals Complexity and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE2): The Modular Case of the BCR Corridors at Qatar University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaikha Saoud Al-Thani ◽  
Lolwa Al-Mohannadi ◽  
Meera Al-Khulifi ◽  
Doha Elsaman ◽  
Mark David ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Modular Design ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Spatial Layout ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Consistent Relationship ◽  
Building Program ◽  
The Relationship

The BCR Corridors at QU are notorious for wayfinding difficulties of end-users in the building complex. These navigation problems appear to arise due to the repetitive similarity of individual parts in its modular design, highly localized impediments to readability and visibility such as shading device screens and temporary installations, and the relationship of those different parts composing the collective whole of the BCR Corridors to the immediate surrounding context of the QU campus (Figure 1). The purpose of the “Complexity and Use in Building Evaluation” research project (CUBE2: QUST-2-CENG-2019-12) is to build on the research success of the post-occupancy cluster in the first demonstration project (CUBE1: QUST-2-CENG-2018-9). It includes continuing to develop a detailed post-occupancy dataset of movement and space use in buildings at QU. The goal is to contribute positively to future design refinements, alterations, and design of new university buildings at QU. We want to help create a world-class center of education and research where space use, interaction, and innovation are tactically ‘woven’ into the design and planning of the campus at various scales of the built environment. In the CUBE1 study, Major et al. (2019) were able to graphically illustrate building program/use and movement/space use patterns. It included quantifying the relationship between movement and spatial layout, and the significance of other end-user activities such as sitting and interacting in the common areas of the QU Women’s Engineering Building. It also included identifying adaptive re-use of classrooms and storage spaces for laboratory and office uses, leading to a shortage of storage spaces in the building. There was a consistent relationship (R^2=0.68, p < 0.001) between sitting and interacting unrelated to accessibility or metric area, i.e., the availability of seating was the dominant factor for casual encounter, mostly of students. Finally, there was a weak but consistent relationship (R^2=0.38, p < 0.001) between spatial layout and movement flows using space syntax modeling when allowing for the strongly programmatic differences (classrooms versus faculty offices) in different wings of the building (Major et al., 2019) (Figure 2). The post-occupancy evaluation findings in the CUBE1 project were largely consistent with previous results of space syntax research over the last 30 years for generative layouts such as office buildings, colleges, and research laboratories. Those results include the generative role of spatial layout for movement and casual encounter in buildings, the prescriptive effects of strong programmatic aspects (in this case, classroom location and course schedules) in causing some spaces to over-perform/underperform for some types of uses, most usually movement, and the singular importance for the provision of seating to facilitate consistent and robust use of spaces whether at the building or urban level (Hillier and Penn, 1991; Hillier, 1996; Hillier et al., 1996; Major et al., 2019; Sailer et al., 2016).

scholarly journals Space Use as an input to the Design Process

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
General Information ◽  
User Research ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Reflection In Action ◽  
The Individual

By recognizing the reciprocity between space and use, buildings are conceived not only as stages but also as producers of human behavior, and their users are both spectators and creators of meaning by appropriating space. Hence, space use is the actual acknowledgment of the design process when encountering life. The most common ways of incorporating space use onto the design process are translated by general information, such as: standards, theoretical models and conventions. However, each project implies a deep recognition of its context, users and needs, properly suiting the space conceived by the architect to its future appropriation. Therefore, the study of space use is an operative tool for the design process, informing on quantitative and qualitative variables, invariables and specificities of a real life scenario. Despite having different study fields (whether of a more mathematical, phenomenological or sociological nature), disciplines in the scope of “Evidence-Based Design”, such as Post-Occupancy Evaluation, Space Syntax and Usability Studies, act as input to the design process - a feedforward technique that complements the architect’s options, embracing Schön’s (1983) “reflection in action” concept. Through these instruments, the project will result on a more thorough one, supported by user research outputs and the feedback of a broader stakeholders’ community. This will bring closer the space thought by the architect during the design process and the space lived in by the individual afterwards.

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Impact and Benefits of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) On Manufacturing Profitability: A Case Study of a Food Processing Industry in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (09) ◽  
pp. 25175-25188
Author(s):  
Kalwang, M. M. ◽  
Kulla D. M. ◽  
Agontu J. A. ◽  
Mafai, G. S
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Total Productive Maintenance ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Maintenance System ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
World Class ◽  
The Impact

This study was carried out to assess the impact and benefits of Total Productive Maintenance on manufacturing profitability awareness for Grand Cereals Ltd., Jos-Nigeria). The research objective is to assess the impact and benefits of TPM on manufacturing profitability of the company. Data relevant to the study were collected using designed questionnaire, structured interviews, direct observations and company records. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel were used in analysing the data obtained. The results show that the frequency of machine and equipment breakdowns is 58% often and 42% rarely. The research also reviewed that 84% of machine operators were not involved in maintenance activities with only 16% involvement. As regards to the effectiveness of the maintenance technique(s) used, 76% was rated good while 24% was rated fair. Cereal Mill Overall Plant Effectiveness (OPE) was obtained at 38% which was below the world class standard by almost 50%. Equipment downtime was a major cause of plant underutilization with 91% caused by shortage of critical spare parts and 9% shortage of raw materials. On TPM awareness, 80% of the employees have been aware of the TPM concept while 98% indicated the concept of TPM would help improve the current maintenance system and 2% were not sure.20% of the employees were not aware of TPM while 80% of employees indicated that the company does not implement TPM, with 20% not sure that the TPM concept can help improve the current maintenance system. Based on these results, knowledge and information sharing, operator involvement, engagement of all employees from top management to lower level and training should be considered. The effective implementation of TPM model could increase the competition of the company in the dynamic business environment. Thus, adoption and effective implementation of TPM is recommended for the company towards achieving improvement in its manufacturing profitability.  

scholarly journals Exploring Post Occupancy Evaluation as a Sustainable Tool for Assessing Building Performance in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
ANIEBIETABASI UFOT ACKLEY ◽  
Edidiong Ukpong
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Building Typology ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Source Of Information

In recent years, the concept of post occupancy evaluation (POE) of building performance has attracted much attention globally, because of its benefits in enhancing future design decisions. However, developing countries give little or no concern to the practice of improving design outcomes using POEs. In Nigeria, buildings are rarely evaluated once they are handed over to the clients. This study explored the use of POE as a sustainable tool to evaluate building performance in developing countries with a case study of the Nigerian context. Using a systematic literature review, existing and current conceptual body of knowledge in peer-reviewed journals, electronic databases (Science Direct and Google Scholar), conference proceedings, and published articles were appraised; with specific focus to key issues of POE, such as; its definition, evolution, phases, levels, dimensions, application as a sustainable tool for building performance, and benefits. The study revealed that building occupants are a valuable source of information on building performance and POE serves the needs of the building users, and it is critical that the building should be evaluated from time to time to ensure that it is serving its intended purposes. Researchers also suggested that POE methods should be simple and building typology specific. It is suggested that POEs will be a vital tool in establishing best practices and lessons learned in delivering building performance evaluation in developing countries. Hence, the Education of professionals about the process of POE and the methods used, the education of clients by raising their awareness about the benefits of POE in sustaining building performance are suggested strategies for implementing POE in Nigeria and developing countries.

scholarly journals Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Using Space Syntax: A Case Study of Urban Parks in the South of Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alcindo Neckel ◽  
Laércio Stolfo Maculan ◽  
Anaise Breda ◽  
Daniela Maroni ◽  
Edilaine Cristina Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Space Syntax ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
The South ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
South Of Brazil

Coordination Analysis for Urban Underground Space and Rail Transit Based on Space Syntax

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 1388-1391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jun Zhu ◽  
Xing De Kan
Keyword(s):  
Space Syntax ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Underground Space ◽  
Transit System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Urban Rail ◽  
Potential Exploitation

Rational planning for the underground space development in subway station areas, in coordinate with the urban rail transit development, has positive impacts on the sustainable development of cities. This paper induces the space syntax method for calculating the quantitative accessibility index of the urban rail transit and detects the coordination between urban underground space use intensity and rail transit system of the 7 selected subway lines in Tokyo. The results show that the station areas with higher accessibility index are the same sort with higher underground space use intensity. This means that the space syntax method is suitable and feasible for calculation of the quantitative accessibility index of subway lines. The higher the accessibility index is, the more underground space will be needed potentially in future. The areas with high accessibility of subway lines and low intensity of public underground space develop are the key districts under potential exploitation of underground space.

scholarly journals Complexity in the Built Environment: Wayfinding Difficulties in the Modular Design of Qatar University’s Most Iconic Building

Smart Cities ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 952-977
Author(s):  
Mark David Major ◽  
Heba O. Tannous ◽  
Doha Elsaman ◽  
Lolwa Al-Mohannadi ◽  
Meera Al-Khulifi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Modular Design ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Spatial Layout ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Way Finding ◽  
The University ◽  
International Research Program

Constructed in the 1980s, the BCR Corridors complex is the most iconic building at Qatar University (QU). However, it is also notorious for way-finding difficulties. The problem appears to derive from the repetitive similarity of individual parts in its modular design. Elevators, stairwells, screens, and temporary installations also create impediments to user readability and visibility. Collectively, this tends to complicate its relationship to the immediate context of the university campus. Recently, researchers at QU conducted a post-occupancy evaluation (PoE) of the BCR Corridors. It included (1) direct observation of movement flows and static occupation of space in common areas, (2) room use and photographic surveys, and (3) computer modeling of the spatial layout using space syntax. Space syntax is an international research program of academics and practitioners studying the role of built space in society from the single building to entire cities. The purpose of the PoE study was to understand observed patterns of movement and space use with reference to the problems for way-finding in the BCR Corridors. Based on this, researchers developed proposals for design alterations to enable easier use of the complex. The findings of the study support the above hypothesis about navigation problems in the building.

scholarly journals Data-Driven Methodology for Coliving Spaces and Space Profiling Based on Post-Occupancy Evaluation through Digital Trail of Users

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12607
Author(s):  
Alicia Regodon ◽  
Maxime Armand ◽  
Carmen Lastres ◽  
Jose De Pedro ◽  
Alfonso García-Santos
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Shared Spaces ◽  
It Systems ◽  
The Future ◽  
Residential Market ◽  
New Buildings

Sustainable spaces are those that are optimized, accessible, promote user experience and aim to reduce CO2 emissions while enhancing users’ well-being and comfort. The purpose of this paper is to present a methodology that was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand and improve the use of coliving spaces based on remote Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) analysis of the digital trail generated by the users. Applying the POE methodology based on data collection from IT infrastructure enabled to identify opportunities to improve the future design of human-centered spaces. The residential market, design-wise traditional for centuries, is now facing a high-speed adaptation to the changing needs, accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis. New ways of living and shared spaces like Coliving are escalating. Technology is both an enabler of this shift in housing and the solution to operating and managing these new buildings. This paper demonstrates, through the case study of a Coliving space located in Madrid, Spain, the benefits of implementing data analysis of the digital trail collected from in-built IT systems such as smart locks, Wi-Fi networks and electric consumption devices. The conclusion is that analysing the available data from the digital infrastructure of coliving buildings can enable practitioners to improve the future design of residential spaces.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Shared Living in a University Hostel at Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Post Occupancy Evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Asma Siddika ◽  
Zannatul Ferdous
Keyword(s):  
Personal Space ◽  
Residential Satisfaction ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
Shared Spaces ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
To Come

Hostels are popular accommodation types for student. In Bangladesh urban based education systems direct students to come city when shared living is preferable option to them where inadequate and highly populated shared rooms are common scenarios. Though shared living arises question with personal space, it facilitate better use of resources, is a feature of sustainability. This study examines the students’ perception of shared living at one of the leading university in Bangladesh. A post-occupancy evaluation is used addressing physical and social variables. By assessing residential satisfaction, this paper hopes to provide valuable feedback to more efficient shared spaces for future design.

scholarly journals ANALISIS POLA KONFIGURASI RUANG TERBUKA KOTA DENGAN PENGGUNAAN METODA SPACE SYNTAX SEBAGAI SPATIAL LOGIC DAN SPACE USE

NALARs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fajri Romdhoni
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Spatial Configuration ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Syntax Analysis ◽  
Spatial Logic ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
The City

ABSTRAK. Pengembangan kota Palembang terus berkembang sejak adanya kegiatan Pekan Olah Raga Nasional PON dan juga SEA Games yang dilaksanakan di kota Palembang. Saat ini Palembang terus berbenah diri dengan menyosong dilaksanakannya kegiatan olah raga Asean Games di tahun 2018 ini. Berbagai pengembangan fisik kota dari dibangunan jaringan LRT (light rapid transit), pembangunan pusat perbelanjaan dan juga hotel-hotel baru hingga peremajaan dan pembangunan ruang terbuka untuk menampung kegiatan spatial dan kegiatan baik masyarakat kota Palembang itu sendiri ataupun untuk kepentingan pariwisata kota Palembang. Perkembangan ruang kota tersebut dirasakan peneliti dikerjakan dengan terburu-buru dan tidak disertai dengan perencanaan yang matang, sehingga menghasilkan produk yang tidak maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti konfigurasi ruang terbuka yang ada di kota Palembang, dan lokasi dari penelitian tersebut adalah ruang terbuka yang sangat terkenal di kota palembang yaitu ruang terbuka kawasan Benteng Kuto Besak. Di dalam ruang terbuka BKB tersebut terdapat beberapa elemen yang tidak sesuai dengan konfigurasi ruang terbuka yang baik, dan ditinjau dari analisis space syntax yang berguna untuk mengukur kualitas spatial, terlihat bahwa di ruang terbuka BKB tersebut tercipta beberapa ruang-ruang mati dan elemen di kawasan tersebut yang cenderung melemahkan kualitas spatial yang ada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat ruang gerak yang wajar di ruang terbuka BKB, di dalam arsitektur hal tersebut dikenal dengan istilah spatial logic yang berguna untuk melihat arah pengembangan ruang terbuka agar dapat dimanfaatkan secara maksimal bagi space use konfigurasi ruang terbuka kota Palembang. Kata kunci: ruang terbuka, Benteng Kuto Besak, space syntax, spatial logic, space use ABSTRACT. The development of Palembang city has arisen since the National Sporting Event known as PON and also the Southeast Asian games known as SEA games thas is being held in the town. Nowadays the city has transformed itself and constantly changing for the preparation to hold another international sporting event known as Asian games in the year 2018. There are many development that is being done to the city from the building of the new infrastructure of Light Rapid Transit rails across the city and also the development of new shopping malls and even new hotels to the development of the towns open space that is a spatial spot that holds the public event and also has the particular needs to be developed to support the cities tourism. The researcher felt that development that is being done in the city is done carelessly and without careful planning and produces poor spatial products. This research purpose is to analyze the open space configuration carefully and the place that the research is being carried out is a well known open space in Palembang which is the open space of Benteng Kuto Besak, or that is well known as BKB. The elements inside BKB is not appropriate to the spatial configuration of good public space, and through the space syntax analysis to see the spatial quality we can see that there are dead spaces throughout the BKB area and the spatial elements inside the BKB are responsible for them. The purpose of this research is to understand the natural flow of space and to see the spatial logic that is intended for the BKB space. Through the spatial logic, we can also see the best space use designed for the BKB open space configuration pattern in Palembang. Keywords: open space, Benteng Kuto Besak, space syntax, spatial logic, space use

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