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Agyekum, K, Hammond, S F and Salgin, B (2021) Occupants' perceived importance and satisfaction with the indoor environmental quality of a green building. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 627-42.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: indoor environmental quality; Ghana; green development; productivity; statistical analysis; decision making; South Korea; USA; China; South Africa; Ghana; Australia
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-01-2020-0005
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This study examines occupants' satisfaction with the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a green-certified building [The Green Star South Africa (SA) Building] in Ghana. Views of 300 respondents are solicited on 15 IEQ (obtained through a critical review of the literature and complemented with a pilot interview on the subject) parameters. Data obtained are analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. suggest that occupants are generally satisfied with five critical aspects of IEQ. The results also indicate that the occupants perceive five key IEQ parameters to have high levels of importance. Further inferential analysis of the parameters revealed that two core IEQs require the highest levels of improvement actions. The study was conducted in Ghana and analysed occupants' perceptions of working within one green-certified building. Again, the collection of the occupants' responses was not linked with the direct measurement of physical characteristics of the IEQ parameters of the building. Hence, the findings cannot be generalised. Practically, the study contributes to providing all stakeholders involved in the Green Star SA Ghana certification system with the relevant feedback for their decision-making on current and future projects to be certified under this certification system. This study provides valuable information on the performance of IEQ parameters of the building and points out potential IEQ areas that need improvement efforts, especially concerning current and future facilities certified under this certification system.
Amarachukwu Nnadozie, N and Wilkinson, S (2021) Building code amendment and building resilience: perspective of building code users in New Zealand. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 643-59.
Ayda Montaser, K and Heidari, S (2021) Optimizing window size by integrating energy and lighting analyses considering occupants' visual satisfaction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 673-86.
Dewagoda, K G, Perera, B and Senaratne, S (2021) A "knowledge value chain" framework for contractor organisations to maximise chances of winning tenders. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 577-93.
Ekanayake, E, Shen, G Q and Kumaraswamy, M (2021) Supply chain resilience: mapping the knowledge domains through a bibliometric approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 705-21.
Ghomi, S G, Wedawatta, G, Ginige, K and Ingirige, B (2021) Living-transforming disaster relief shelter: a conceptual approach for sustainable post-disaster housing. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 687-704.
Khatibi, H, Wilkinson, S, Baghersad, M, Heiman, D, Ramli, H, Suhatril, M, Javanmardi, A and Ghaedi, K (2021) The resilient-smart city development: a literature review and novel frameworks exploration. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 493-510.
Kumarasiri, B and Dissanayake, P (2021) Barriers to implementing waste-to-energy projects in Sri Lanka: a PESTEL analysis. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 544-58.
Mayara Regina, M and Tavares, S F (2021) Materials passport's review: challenges and opportunities toward a circular economy building sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 767-82.
Nandun Madhusanka Hewa, W, Pan, W and Kumaraswamy, M (2021) Social network analysis applications in sustainable construction and built environment management: a review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 511-28.
Olajide, J F, Ajayi, O O, Kudirat Ibilola, Z and Adenuga, O A (2021) Climatic conditions and the resilience of buildings along Lagos coastline. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 738-49.
Perera, G, Tennakoon, T, Kulatunga, U, Jayasena, H S and Wijewickrama, M (2021) Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 611-26.
Perera, S, Senaratne, S, Rodrigo, M N N and Brady, L (2021) Analysis of embodied carbon and cost profiles of school buildings in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 660-72.
Ranadewa, K, Sandanayake, Y G and Siriwardena, M (2021) Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 594-610.
Ratnasabapathy, S, Alashwal, A and Perera, S (2021) Exploring the barriers for implementing waste trading practices in the construction industry in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 559-76.
Sirimewan, D C, Mendis, A, Damitha, R, Samaraweera, A and Naiduwa Handi Chathuri, M (2021) Analysis of issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems: case of a developing country. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 529-43.
Tariq, H, Pathirage, C and Fernando, T (2021) Measuring community disaster resilience using Q-methods: a physical resilience perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 722-37.
Wijewansha, A S, Tennakoon, G A, Waidyasekara, K and Ekanayake, B J (2021) Implementation of circular economy principles during pre-construction stage: the case of Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 750-66.