Post Occupancy Evaluations

Feb

2021

"Lessons Learned" is a common concept in the practice of designing and constructing buildings. Typically, a building is built, the project is revisited after completion to find out what worked and what did not work, and the lessons are applied by continuing what worked and avoiding what did not.

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Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) Space Type

Dec

2020

There are many different types of spaces in a building, and each type of space has its own characteristics and requirements. The Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) space types provide a comprehensive, varied program of physical activities to meet the individual training regimens of its occupants.

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ENR BuildTech 03-09-2021
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