Understanding how buildings perform in use to inform improvement and future design.
Post Occupancy Evaluations (POE) provide valuable insight into how a building actually performs once occupied. Unlike predictive assessments that rely on modelling assumptions, POE uses real-world data collected from buildings in use. This performance is then reviewed against design intent or benchmark standards.
MES Building Solutions deliver structured POE studies that assess operational performance, occupant experience, and building efficiency. Our evaluations help clients identify performance gaps, improve comfort and efficiency, and apply lessons learned to future projects.
Performance Focused
Understanding how buildings actually operate
Occupant-Centred Analysis
Focus on comfort, usability, and wellbeing
Evidence-Based Learning
Measured data and structured feedback
Future Design Value
Lessons to inform future schemes
When Post Occupancy Evaluation is Beneficial
POE is most valuable when there is a need to understand performance beyond compliance, particularly where buildings are not operating as expected.
Our Post Occupancy Evaluation Process
01
Scope & Objectives
Defining evaluation aims, metrics and benchmarks against client priorities
02
Data Collection
Gathering operational data and surveys from the building in use
03
Analysis & Benchmarking
Assessment of performance against design intent and benchmarks
04
Reports & Support
Structural report detailing findings with prioritised improvement measures
What Our POEs Cover
Our POEs include:
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