Building Use Studies - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 12:02, 15 December 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~[https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html~~ Building Use Studies] (BUS) is a methodology for evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The feedback generated is intended to help improve future quality and performance. By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise performance.	+	Building Use Studies (BUS) is a methodology for evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The feedback generated is intended to help improve future quality and performance. By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise performance.

	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.		The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.
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	The BUS methodology allows the results to be interpreted and placed in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.		The BUS methodology allows the results to be interpreted and placed in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.

−	~~You can find out more at: [https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html]~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+

	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
	* Wellbeing.		* Wellbeing.
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−	~~= External resources =~~
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−	* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]

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Designing Buildings at 09:03, 13 November 2020

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	* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]		* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]

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Designing Buildings at 17:01, 1 February 2020

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	* Performance in use.		* Performance in use.
	* Post occupancy evaluation.		* Post occupancy evaluation.
		+	* Post occupancy evaluation process.
	* Sick building syndrome.		* Sick building syndrome.
	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
−	* Vendor survey.
	* Wellbeing.		* Wellbeing.

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	* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]		* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]

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Designing Buildings at 07:21, 28 January 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Building Use Studies (BUS) is a methodology for evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The feedback generated is intended to help improve future quality and performance. By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise performance.	+	[https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html Building Use Studies] (BUS) is a methodology for evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The feedback generated is intended to help improve future quality and performance. By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise performance.

	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.		The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.
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	= Data analysis =		= Data analysis =

−	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings already in the database. The non-domestic database has more than ~~650~~ buildings from around the world~~, while the domestic database has more than 50 UK projects~~.	+	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings already in the database. The non-domestic database has more than 850 buildings from around the world.

	= Results =		= Results =

	The BUS methodology allows the results to be interpreted and placed in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.		The BUS methodology allows the results to be interpreted and placed in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.
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		+	You can find out more at: [https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html https://busmethodology.org.uk/index.html]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 07:19, 28 January 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Building ~~use studies~~ (BUS) is a methodology of evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The ~~aim is that the~~ feedback generated ~~will~~ help improve future quality and performance.	+	Building Use Studies (BUS) is a methodology for evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The feedback generated is intended to help improve future quality and performance. By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise performance.

−	By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise building performance.	+	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.
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−	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability ~~experts~~, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.	+

	The BUS methodology consists of the following services:		The BUS methodology consists of the following services:
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	The benefits of BUS include:		The benefits of BUS include:

−	* The worst ~~effects~~ of common building problems that may affect occupants can be avoided or identified and so tackled.	+	* The worst aspects of common building problems that may affect occupants can be avoided or identified and tackled.
	* By helping to understand future scenarios, obsolescence and poor flexibility can be minimised.		* By helping to understand future scenarios, obsolescence and poor flexibility can be minimised.
	* It can help create buildings which are easier to manage and more user-friendly.		* It can help create buildings which are easier to manage and more user-friendly.
−	* ~~Assist~~ with environmental performance and identify areas of improvement.	+	* It can assist with environmental performance and identify areas of improvement.
−	* ~~Can~~ help inform investment decisions.	+	* It can help inform investment decisions.

−	= ~~Preparation~~ =	+	= Data collection =

−	The first step is to use the BUS methodology to prepare ~~the~~ surveys. Trained BUS partners are employed to assist and advise in this process. ~~The type of survey, whether online or paper for instance, is decided upon. Also, the questions to be asked are decided, as some may not be applicable or entirely relevant.~~	+	The first step is to use the BUS methodology to prepare surveys. Trained BUS partners are employed to assist and advise in this process.
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−	~~= Data collection =~~	+

−	The surveys take the form of a structured questionnaire which is designed to ~~acquire~~ as much information as possible from as few questions as possible. Building occupants rate various performance-related aspects on a scale of 1-7. They can also provide written feedback.	+	The surveys take the form of a structured questionnaire which is designed to accumulate as much information as possible from as few questions as possible. Building occupants rate various performance-related aspects on a scale of 1-7. They can also provide written feedback.

	Key variables are evaluated that cover aspects such as noise, space, thermal comfort, ventilation, indoor air quality, lighting, personal control, image and needs. Occupants of commercial buildings may be asked about how they perceive their productivity, and their travel to the building. Occupants of domestic buildings may be asked about their lifestyle and environmental issues.		Key variables are evaluated that cover aspects such as noise, space, thermal comfort, ventilation, indoor air quality, lighting, personal control, image and needs. Occupants of commercial buildings may be asked about how they perceive their productivity, and their travel to the building. Occupants of domestic buildings may be asked about their lifestyle and environmental issues.
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	= Data analysis =		= Data analysis =

−	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings already in the database. The non-domestic database has ~~over~~ 650 buildings from around the world, while the domestic database has ~~over~~ 50 UK projects.	+	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings already in the database. The non-domestic database has more than 650 buildings from around the world, while the domestic database has more than 50 UK projects.

	= Results =		= Results =

−	The ~~aim of the~~ BUS methodology ~~is to interpret~~ the results and ~~place them~~ in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.	+	The BUS methodology allows the results to be interpreted and placed in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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−	Building use studies (BUS) is a methodology of evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for ~~clients of~~ construction ~~work~~. The aim is that the feedback generated will help improve future quality and performance.	+	Building use studies (BUS) is a methodology of evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for construction clients. The aim is that the feedback generated will help improve future quality and performance.

	By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise building performance.		By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise building performance.

−	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability experts, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors, and ~~so on~~.	+	The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability experts, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors and others.

	The BUS methodology consists of the following services:		The BUS methodology consists of the following services:
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	* By helping to understand future scenarios, obsolescence and poor flexibility can be minimised.		* By helping to understand future scenarios, obsolescence and poor flexibility can be minimised.
	* It can help create buildings which are easier to manage and more user-friendly.		* It can help create buildings which are easier to manage and more user-friendly.
−	* ~~Take assist~~ with environmental performance and identify areas of improvement.	+	* Assist with environmental performance and identify areas of improvement.
	* Can help inform investment decisions.		* Can help inform investment decisions.

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	= Data analysis =		= Data analysis =

−	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings ~~from~~ the database. The non-domestic database has over 650 buildings from around the world, while the domestic database has over 50 UK projects.	+	The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings already in the database. The non-domestic database has over 650 buildings from around the world, while the domestic database has over 50 UK projects.

	= Results =		= Results =
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	The aim of the BUS methodology is to interpret the results and place them in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.		The aim of the BUS methodology is to interpret the results and place them in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* Wellbeing.		* Wellbeing.

−	=== External resources ===	+	= External resources =

	* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]		* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]

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Designing Buildings at 11:32, 18 March 2018

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	* Energy audit.		* Energy audit.
	* Maintenance.		* Maintenance.
		+	* Performance of exemplar buildings in use: Bridging the performance gap FB 78.
	* Performance in use.		* Performance in use.
	* Post occupancy evaluation.		* Post occupancy evaluation.

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= Introduction =

Building use studies (BUS) is a methodology of evaluating occupant satisfaction that was developed in the 1980s for clients of construction work. The aim is that the feedback generated will help improve future quality and performance.

By benchmarking occupant satisfaction levels against a large database of results for similar buildings, solutions can be created and decisions informed to improve occupant experience and optimise building performance.

The BUS methodology is designed to be used by designers, sustainability experts, architects, engineers, facilities managers, contractors, and so on.

The BUS methodology consists of the following services:

* Surveys of building occupants.
* Post-occupancy evaluations.
* Briefs on strategic thinking and the future.
* Data management and analysis.

The benefits of BUS include:

* The worst effects of common building problems that may affect occupants can be avoided or identified and so tackled.
* By helping to understand future scenarios, obsolescence and poor flexibility can be minimised.
* It can help create buildings which are easier to manage and more user-friendly.
* Take assist with environmental performance and identify areas of improvement.
* Can help inform investment decisions.

= Preparation =

The first step is to use the BUS methodology to prepare the surveys. Trained BUS partners are employed to assist and advise in this process. The type of survey, whether online or paper for instance, is decided upon. Also, the questions to be asked are decided, as some may not be applicable or entirely relevant.

= Data collection =

The surveys take the form of a structured questionnaire which is designed to acquire as much information as possible from as few questions as possible. Building occupants rate various performance-related aspects on a scale of 1-7. They can also provide written feedback.

Key variables are evaluated that cover aspects such as noise, space, thermal comfort, ventilation, indoor air quality, lighting, personal control, image and needs. Occupants of commercial buildings may be asked about how they perceive their productivity, and their travel to the building. Occupants of domestic buildings may be asked about their lifestyle and environmental issues.

= Data analysis =

The quantitative and qualitative data that is accumulated from the surveys is analysed by comparison with similar buildings from the database. The non-domestic database has over 650 buildings from around the world, while the domestic database has over 50 UK projects.

= Results =

The aim of the BUS methodology is to interpret the results and place them in context for the particular building. Summary results provide an ‘overview’ of the overall building performance, while more detailed results for each question are reported using statistical tables, graphs and charts.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Appointing consultants.
* Building performance evaluation.
* Building performance metrics.
* Closing the gap between design and as-built performance.
* Energy audit.
* Maintenance.
* Performance in use.
* Post occupancy evaluation.
* Sick building syndrome.
* Thermal comfort.
* Vendor survey.
* Wellbeing.

=== External resources ===

* [http://www.busmethodology.org.uk/ BUS Methodology]

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