INTRODUCTION

Post occupancy evaluation is the process of evaluating buildings in a systematic and rigorous
manner after they have been built and occupied. The time period for POE is between 12
months to 18 months after the building is completely occupied.
Post occupancy evaluation is done:
To show if the original building design specifications have been delivered in practice.
To highlight any immediate teething problems that can be addressed and solved.
Provide knowledge and examples that can be used to improve design and procurement
on future projects.

POE is done by following methods:

Quick walk through
Physical measurements
Surveys
Group meetings
Observations
Interviews

photography

CASE STUDY

Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangralaya (Prince Of Wales Museum):

Selection Criteria:-
My proposed site for Museum is located in Byculla, Mumbai which is less than 8 kms from my case
study. Thus it is better choice as it will help me in my designing and further calculations of the
same.

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Project Information:-
Location- Mumbai, India.
Ownership- State Government.
Areas- plot area 24705.88 sq.m. built up area of 12142.23 sq.m.
Use- Museum.
Usage- Daily.
Opened on- 1922.
Architect- George Wittet.
Massing- The main building is G+2, security room; children and staff quarters are only on ground
floor structures.
Townscape- The building is situated on the crescent shaped site in front of S.P. Mukherjee Chowk
and the National Gallery of Modern Art with M.G. Road forming main access road. The main
access to the building is from the M.G. Road. The imposing presence of the building forms an
important landmark of the city in the Indo- Sarcenic style.

Climate-

The Climate of Mumbai is a tropical warm and humid climate with heavy rains during monsoons.
Mumbai's climate can be best described as moderately hot with high level of humidity.
Due to the moderating influence of the sea, the temperature in Bombay undergoes little seasonal
fluctuation. May is the warmest month of the year, when the temperature averages 32o C, although
temperatures as high as 40o C can be reached occasionally. January is the coldest month, and
averages 24o C, although a temperature as low as 18o C is not unknown. The humidity is often very
high in the months when the temperature is at its peak.

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Wind Direction- Winter monsoon From NE-SW and Summer monsoon From SW-NE.
Users- Staff, Visitors (annual avg. 1000/day), Guests, Speakers.
Building Type- Institutional Building.
Special Features- The building was famous for its natural ventilation which kept the building
cooler by 5-6% than the outside temperature by the use of openings in roof and open corridors and
natural lighting using unique solutions of openings on ceiling and walls for the artefacts.
But during the turn of 21st century and with the so called modernisation it has now lost its unique
features due to use of glass windows, covering of open corridors and artificial lighting. This led to
loss of natural lighting and ventilation which resulted in installation of fans, A.C.s and Lighting
fixtures.

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OCCUPATION

This museum was inaugurated in 1922 and the extension completed in 1938. It is engaged during
timings i.e. 10 am to 6 pm, from Monday to Sunday. Hence, it has been operational for about 95
years now with the occupancy being about annual avg. of 1000/day.
The centre has consistently maintained a staff of about 70-80 people ranging from office peons,
Guides, to the Director, Curator, staff in the Accounts, Editing and other Departments along with
other users like the Librarians, Cafeterians, Security peronnel, and Visitors.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF THE BUILDING

1. WORKING OF ENERGY EFFICIENT SYSTEMS:

The museum's an example on how to use energy efficient systems in not just as elements like open
corridors, light wells, openings in dome and window openings but also building materials like Stone
masonry construction keeps the building cool.
But now it has lost all these features and is just a relic of these beautiful systems which are no
longer operational.

2. WORKING OF H.V.A.C:

The entire building is not air-conditioned except for the Directors cabin. Rest use fans. This
decreases the thermal comfort level inside the building for all the users during the summer months.

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3. ANALYSIS AND PROPORTION OF SHADING DEVICES:

Shading devices were not used since the wall thickness was about 450 mm so the wall itself
acted as a chajjas to the arch shaped windows. This technique worked well as a protection to the
building from the sun-light and rain.

4. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS:

There were computers in almost all departments including 20 computers in library, 10 in

research department, 10 in accounts department and appx. 10 in visitor area.

INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY

1. INTERVIEW OF THE USERS

According to the users there was an adequate space in the areas for different departments had
multiple uses and for specific functions with no need for further expansion.
Also it was uncomfortable for the users during summer months because it was not well ventilated
and also didnt have any air conditioning. The quality of environment inside the department rooms
and conference rooms was good since these areas were well ventilated.

2. LIGHTING LEVEL

The lighting level in all the areas was good. Even the corridors were well lit because of the
windows and open corridors. The display areas had large windows provide excessive lighting and it
affects the colour of painting and also created problem of reflection thus they had to be covered.
The conference too received enough light from the windows. All the departments are well lit
with the help of natural and artificial ventilation. The basement area is ventilated with day light
coming in from windows at a higher level. Even the corridors, passageways and the staircase lobby
are well lit.

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CLEANLINESS AND MAINTAINANCE

The structure was well maintained and all the departments and areas were clean even though
unorganised. The space that was unkempt were the areas around the water cooler and the toilets
which hadnt been kept clean.

WASTE GENERATION AND RECYCLING

The types of solid waste that was getting generated at the site was inclusive of E-Waste, papers and
other office waste along with other waste coming from the toilets. There were no specific
sustainable waste treatment systems installed at the site. however the waste was discharged into the
municipal sewer line.

WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

The type of waste includes black water only which comes from the toilet and is also used for
landscaping. However, no specific water treatment plants have been installed at site and all the
waste water is discharged directly into the Municipal Sewer Line.

USER SATISFACTION

The users of the museum were overall satisfied with the maintenance and accessibility and
impressed with the circulation but slightly disappointed with the ventilation within exhibition areas.