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Post Occupancy Evaluation of the Library Building: Diyarbakir Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Provincial Public Library Cover

Post Occupancy Evaluation of the Library Building: Diyarbakir Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Provincial Public Library

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|Jan 2025

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Diyarbakir and the location of the library building (Diagram by the authors)
Diyarbakir and the location of the library building (Diagram by the authors)

Figure 2.

Diyarbakir Prof. Dr Fuat Sezgin provincial public library (Photos by the authors)
Diyarbakir Prof. Dr Fuat Sezgin provincial public library (Photos by the authors)

Figure 3.

Library floor plans (Elaborated by the authors from the archive of Kayapinar Municipality of the Republic of Turkey)
Library floor plans (Elaborated by the authors from the archive of Kayapinar Municipality of the Republic of Turkey)

Figure 4.

a) Building form, b) building main entrance, c) building rear entry (Photos by the authors)
a) Building form, b) building main entrance, c) building rear entry (Photos by the authors)

Figure 5.

a) Building design, b) close environment (Photos by the authors)
a) Building design, b) close environment (Photos by the authors)

Figure 6.

a) Metal stair steps, b) location of the stair, c) library rules (Photos by the authors)
a) Metal stair steps, b) location of the stair, c) library rules (Photos by the authors)

Figure 7.

a) Users waiting in the queue in the courtyard to have a workspace (at 05.45), b) users waiting in line inside the building to have a workspace (at 15.30) (Photos by the authors)
a) Users waiting in the queue in the courtyard to have a workspace (at 05.45), b) users waiting in line inside the building to have a workspace (at 15.30) (Photos by the authors)

Figure 8.

a) Courtyard seating, landscape elements, b) bicycle parking (Photos by the authors)
a) Courtyard seating, landscape elements, b) bicycle parking (Photos by the authors)

Figure 9.

Interior appearance (Photos by the authors)
Interior appearance (Photos by the authors)

Figure 10.

layout of the building on the parcel, courtyard landscaping and facade cladding material (Photos by the authors)
layout of the building on the parcel, courtyard landscaping and facade cladding material (Photos by the authors)

Figure 11.

Fixed windows (Photos by the authors)
Fixed windows (Photos by the authors)

Figure 12.

Deformed floor covering material, deformed step, and deformed ceiling covering material (Photos by the authors)
Deformed floor covering material, deformed step, and deformed ceiling covering material (Photos by the authors)

Figure 13.

Recommendations for use of passive design strategies in the library building (Sketch by Ruşen Ergün)
Recommendations for use of passive design strategies in the library building (Sketch by Ruşen Ergün)

Building layout

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Building layoutsuitability with the surrounding buildings531612067.74074-
general building design setup1326114077.77778+
building form142677077.40741+
building aesthetics122787076.2963+
the perceptibility of the building entrance103284077.77778+
building height143153081.13208+
space height153351082.96296+
adequacy of stairs in the building (vertical circulation)6231411068.88889-
adequacy of elevator in the building (vertical circulation)4102020059.25926-
adequacy of corridor in the building (horizontal circulation)824139071.48148+
access to the fire escape5221710068.14815-
access of persons with disabilities to the building4221512066.79245-
size of spaces619920064.07407-
quiet working environment481329055.18519-
quality of workspaces641034053.33333--
interior design features of workspaces728118072.59259+
building flexible design features1471419065.92593-
flexible design features of the equipment7152012066.2963-
cafeteria132893178.14815+
socializing area831114075.92593+
spaces form4201713065,55556-
general comfort of the building1230102079.25926+
suitability of the courtyard5152410065.55556-
active availability of the courtyard5221710068.14815-
suitability of landscape areas in the courtyard427149067.62963-
suitability of sitting areas in the courtyard2102616059.25926-
suitability of the water element in the courtyard362520057.03704-
active availability of the courtyard in summer3132414061.85185-
active availability of the courtyard in winter4122611162.59259-
availability of the courtyard as an event space4102416060.74074-
Mean 68.56-

Visual comfort

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Indoor air qualityNatural lighting1029104076.98113+
Effect of natural lighting on screen (computer) visibility828117073.7037+
Artificial lighting quality113562080.37037+
Effect of artificial lighting on screen(computer) visibility832131077.40741+
The effect of the exterior panel on visual comfort1013237168.88889-
Mean 75.47+

Thermal comfort

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Exterior appearanceThermal insulation8231211070.37037+
Cool indoors in summer1425104177.40741+
Warm indoors in winter1119166271.48148+
Orientation of building1321145174.81481+
Mean 74,50+

Acoustic comfort

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Acoustic ComfortIndoor noise quality1027124076.22642+
Sound quality1319139073.33333+
Acoustic quality6201414066.66667-
Mean 72.07+

Access

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
AccessibilityLocation of the building in the city162738078.88889+
Access by private vehicle172962082.59259+
Access by Public Transport6241311069.25926-
Car parking3102417059.62963-
Bicycle parking1126133175.92593+
Perception1625103080.0+
Mean 74.37+

Materials and workmanship

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Indoor air qualityFloor covering material624166268,48-
Wall covering material132687076.66+
Ceiling covering material823158068.92-
Workmanship920156467.33-
Precaution against rain527715068.14-
Mean 69,90-

Description of tested beams

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Interior AppearanceInterior design728118072.59259+
Interior signage and wayfinding626147170.74074+
Placement of indoor equipment825129071.85185+
The effect of interior design on working efficiency1230102079.25926+
Personal workspaces1121148072.96296+
Co-working space7171416065.55556-
Mean 72.15+

Serviceability

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
ServiceabilityTerm of maintenance and quality3191715063.7037-
General cleaning5281110070.37037+
Cleaning the garbage112886076.60377-
Power cut1421136075.92593+
Electrical installation7231112168.51852-
Plumbing8201115067.77778-
Wired internet connection4101920158.51852-
Wireless internet connection291824155.18519-
Mean 68,85-

Exterior appearance

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Exterior appearanceClose environment landscaping726129071.48148+
Dimensions of the parcel782613063.33333-
Panorama923157072.59259+
Courtyard landscaping2102418058.51852-
Mean 66.47-

Security

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
SecurityBuilt environment lighting624166269.62-
Building exterior panel1121148072.96+
Visual privacy7251011169.62-
Auditory privacy819189069.62-
General safety precautions8221410070.37-
Entrances and exits to the building4201515064.81-
Camera security system133092080+
Security personal924129072.22+
Number of personnel working451629054.07
Fire security3221811066.29-
Fire brigade access to the building321246067.77-
Mean 68.85-

Building Performance Analysis Criteria

Design QualityBuilding layoutSuitability of building horizontal-vertical circulation elements
Interaction between spaces, size of spaces, aspect ratio
Relationship between building and environment
The suitability of the facade design of the building with the function
The general architectural design of the building
Ceiling height of spaces
Design of openings and adequacy of openings
Space and equipment flexibility
Adequacy and suitability of socializing places
Suitability for use by persons with disabilities
The suitability of the materials used on the exterior of the building
Interior appearanceInterior coating suitability
Interior equipment adequacy and suitability
Interior general design features
Compliance with directional signs and plates
Exterior appearanceOutdoor view
Landscaping
The suitability and adequacy of the land for the purpose of building use
AccessAccess to the location of the building in the city
Vehicle and bicycle parking suitability
Access to socializing areas
Indoor Environment QualityThermal ComfortHeating systems
Insulation properties
Indoor Air QualityNatural and artificial ventilation
Indoor odour quality
Acoustic ComfortSound insulation
Noise level
Visual ComfortNatural and artificial lighting
Outdoor visibility
SecurityNight lighting
Alarm systems and security personnel
Entry and exit security
Fire security
Audio and visual privacy
Building parcel limiting elements
Service QualityService AvailabilityGeneral cleaning of the building
Building maintenance (repair and renovation)
Internet access
Electrical installation
Materials and LaborFloor, ceiling and wall materials
Workmanship

Indoor air quality

Performance indicators and criteriaBuilding performance level
Number of usersMean response (%)Rate of satisfaction
54321
Indoor air qualityIndoor air quality113346078.14815+
Odour quality83294076.60377+
Natural ventilation8141912165.92593-
Mechanical ventilation1121166073.7037+
Ventilation system4271310069.25926-
Mean 73,07-
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2024-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 19
Submitted on: Feb 17, 2022
Accepted on: Feb 13, 2024
Published on: Jan 9, 2025
Published by: Silesian University of Technology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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