Benefits of POE and POE Outcomes

Depending on the objectives of the client organizations and the time frame involved, POE have uses and benefits over the short, medium and long term (Rohinowitz, 1988 cited Amarathunga 2002). The table 2-4 represents the short, medium and long term benefits.

Benefits of Post Occupancy Evaluation

Time Period	Benefits
Short Term	Ø Identification of and solutions to problem in facilities. Ø Proactive facility management responsive to building performance. Ø Improved space utilization and feedback on building performance. Ø Improved attitude of building occupants through active involvement in the evaluation process. Ø Understanding of the performance implications of charges dictated by budget cuts. Ø Informed decision making and better understanding of consequences
Medium Term	Ø Built-in capability for facility adaption to organizational change and growth overtime, including recycling of facilities into new uses. Ø Significant cost savings in the building process and throughout the building life cycle. Ø Accountability for building performance by design professionals and owners
Long Term	Ø Improvements of design databases, standards, criteria and guidance literature. Ø Performance through quantification. Ø Improved measurement of building