Office layout affecting privacy, interaction, and acoustic quality in LEED-certified buildings

Lee, Young S.

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.01.007

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“…The GreenPOE study did not show an effect of CO 2 (and did not have the same pollutant cocktail parameter), but did show an effect of particulates: higher levels of PM2.5 were associated with lower levels of satisfaction. The GreenPOE result further shows that being in an enclosed office is associated with better job satisfaction (consistent with Lee (2010)), although, intriguingly, lower panel heights were associated with better satisfaction in the COPE study. Unlike all other survey outcomes in this paper, being in a green building was not associated with higher levels of job satisfaction.…”

Section: Overall Environmental Satisfaction (Oes) 12supporting

confidence: 54%

Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: a new analysis

Leder

Newsham

Veitch

et al. 2015

Building Research & Information

128

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Access and use of this website and the material on it are subject to the Terms and Conditions set forth at Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: a new analysis Leder, Solange; Newsham, Guy R.; Veitch, Jennifer A.; Mancini, Sandra; Charles, Kate E.http://nparc.cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/npsi/jsp/nparc_cp.jsp?lang=fr L'accès à ce site Web et l'utilisation de son contenu sont assujettis aux conditions présentées dans le site LISEZ CES CONDITIONS ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D'UTILISER CE SITE WEB. NRC Publications Record / Notice d'Archives des publications de CNRC:http://nparc.cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/npsi/ctrl?action=rtdoc&an=21275744&lang=en http://nparc.cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/npsi/ctrl?action=rtdoc&an=21275744&lang=fr READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.http://nparc.cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/npsi/jsp/nparc_cp.jsp?lang=en Vous avez des questions? Nous pouvons vous aider. Pour communiquer directement avec un auteur, consultez la première page de la revue dans laquelle son article a été publié afin de trouver ses coordonnées. Si vous n'arrivez pas à les repérer, communiquez avec nous à PublicationsArchive-ArchivesPublications@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Questions?Contact the NRC Publications Archive team at PublicationsArchive-ArchivesPublications@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. If you wish to email the authors directly, please see the first page of the publication for their contact information. NRC Publications Archive Archives des publications du CNRCThis publication could be one of several versions: author's original, accepted manuscript or the publisher's version. / La version de cette publication peut être l'une des suivantes : la version prépublication de l'auteur, la version acceptée du manuscrit ou la version de l'éditeur. For the publisher's version, please access the DOI link below./ Pour consulter la version de l'éditeur, utilisez le lien DOI ci-dessous.

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Section: Overall Environmental Satisfaction (Oes) 12supporting

confidence: 54%

Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: a new analysis

Leder

Newsham

Veitch

et al. 2015

Building Research & Information

128

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“…Previous research examining the multivariate aspects of the adverse effects of open-plan office layout on occupants (De Croon et al, 2005;Pejtersen et al, 2006;Lee, 2010;Kim and de Dear, 2013) has commonly used multiple regression analysis (Pejtersen et al, 2006;Kim and de Dear, 2013). Multiple regression analysis is useful when investigating relationships between perception and several variables; however, simple regression analysis only explains the direct impact of the variables on the participants' perceptions; therefore, it is difficult to fully comprehend the underlying relationships between the observed and latent (unobservable) variables.…”

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Impact of noise on self-rated job satisfaction and health in open-plan offices: a structural equation modelling approach

Lee

Jeon

et al. 2015

Ergonomics

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This study uses a structural equation model to examine the effects of noise on self-rated job satisfaction and health in open-plan offices. A total of 334 employees from six open-plan offices in China and Korea completed a questionnaire survey. The questionnaire included questions assessing noise disturbances and speech privacy, as well as job satisfaction and health. The results indicated that noise disturbance affected self-rated health. Contrary to popular expectation, the relationship between noise disturbance and job satisfaction was not significant. Rather, job satisfaction and satisfaction with the environment were negatively correlated with lack of speech privacy. Speech privacy was found to be affected by noise sensitivity, and longer noise exposure led to decreased job satisfaction. There was also evidence that speech privacy was a stronger predictor of satisfaction with environment and job satisfaction for participants with high noise sensitivity.In addition, fit models for employees from China and Korea showed slight differences.Practitioner Summary: This study is motivated by strong evidence that noise is the key source of complaints in open-plan offices. Survey results indicate self-rated job satisfaction of workers in open-plan offices was negatively affected by lack of speech privacy and duration of disturbing noise.

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“…Jahncke et al, (2011) found that memory performance declined in high noise environments while impacts on tiredness and motivation were also observed. Although enclosed or small shared offices may offer more benefit in terms of acoustic sensitivity and privacy (Lee, 2010), Van Der Voort (2004) notes that some occupants may respond more positively to the increased stimuli in open plan offices than others. This may suggest a role for consideration of the level of concentration required for the work being undertaken (Seddigh et al, 2014) and supports the suggestion that an active approach to workplace management may be of benefit (Haynes, 2008c).…”

Section: Office Layout Distraction and Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The more flexible arrangements contribute to sustainability by offering energy savings, reduced materials and providing adaptability ( Van der Voordt, 2004), thus reducing the cost of change (O'Neill, 2008b). In addition open plan situations may aid interaction, although the benefits in comparison to other office types have been called into question (Lee, 2010). Veitch et al, (2007) found that those open plan office workers who were more satisfied with their work environment where also satisfied with their jobs, suggesting a role for the physical environment (including ambient environmental factors) in wellbeing and productivity.…”

Section: Office Layout Distraction and Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of the ambient environment and building configuration on occupant productivity in open-plan commercial offices

Mulville

Callaghan

Isaac

2016

JCRE

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PurposeThis paper sets out to understand the impact of the ambient environment on perceived comfort, health, wellbeing and by extension, productivity in the workplace. Design/methodology/approachThe research combined an occupant survey considering satisfaction with the ambient environment, health and wellbeing and workplace behaviour with the monitoring of ambient environmental conditions. FindingsThe paper demonstrates that the ambient environment can have a significant impact on occupant comfort, health and wellbeing, which in turn has implications for built asset performance. Within the ambient environmental factors considered a hierarchy may exist with noise being of particular importance. Occupant behaviour within the workplace was also found to be influential. Research limitationsThe research was limited to a single commercial office building and a wider range of case studies would therefore be of benefit. The research was also limited to the summer months. Practical implicationsThe findings show that an active approach to asset management is required, by continuously monitoring internal environment and engaging with occupants. This must carefully consider how ambient environmental factors and workplace behaviour impact upon occupant's comfort, health and wellbeing in order to ensure the performance of the built asset is maximised. Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates that both occupier's workplace behaviour and ambient environmental conditions can have an impact on occupant comfort, health, wellbeing and productivity. The paper strengthens the case for the active management of the workplace environment through environmental monitoring and behaviour change campaigns supported by corresponding changes to workplace culture.

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Office layout affecting privacy, interaction, and acoustic quality in LEED-certified buildings

Cited by 99 publications

References 22 publications

Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: a new analysis

Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: a new analysis

Impact of noise on self-rated job satisfaction and health in open-plan offices: a structural equation modelling approach

The impact of the ambient environment and building configuration on occupant productivity in open-plan commercial offices

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