Gathering evidence

摘要

How can evidence-based design (EBD)be delivered effectively? It's a matter of having the right tools to gather evidence in the first place. Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is the process where much of the evidence should be gathered, allowing the learning of lessons from previous designs. At present some innovative firms seem to really be engaging in this process, according to Kerstin Sailer, director of research and innovation at design consultant Spacelab, and a lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture. Sailer was a member of Building's panel which recently gathered to debate EBD at an event to launch the online resource Evidence Space.