Survey on BREEAM-Certified Office Buildings

Survey on BREEAM-Certified Office Buildings
Researcher: Alicja Salter
MSc Building Surveying, University of the Built Environment
Email: alicja.salter@gmail.com / ajs3018@student.ucem.ac.uk

Supervisor: Martin Crandon - Associate Tutor and Module Leader on undergraduate and post graduate modules.
PG Project (PRJ7PRS), University of the Built Environment
Email: cram1@ube.ac.uk
Participant Information & Consent
You are invited to take part in a research study exploring user experiences and building performance in BREEAM-certified office buildings. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Your identity will remain anonymous, and no personally identifiable information will be collected. Participation is entirely voluntary. You may choose to withdraw at any time without penalty or consequence. There are no known risks associated with this study. While there may be no direct personal benefit, your insights will contribute to valuable research on how sustainable buildings perform in practice and how occupants experience them. If you have any questions about the study, feel free to contact the researcher at: alicja.salter@gmail.com / ajs3018@student.ucem.ac.uk . By selecting “I agree” below, you confirm that you have read and understood this consent form and voluntarily agree to participate in the study.*

I agree
Section A: About You
What best describes your role?*

Facility Management TeamOccupierBuilding SurveyorSustainability ConsultantOther
Which building have you been involved with (delivery, management, use)? *
Section B: Building Performance

Please rate the following statements:*

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The building meets my expectations for comfort (temperature, lighting, air quality).
Building systems (HVAC, lighting controls, energy meters) are easy to operate and maintain.
I am aware of sustainability features integrated into the building.
Occupants actively engage with sustainability initiatives (e.g., recycling, green commuting, energy saving).

Section C: Feedback & Insights
What sustainability features in the building work particularly well in practice? *
Are there features in the building that are underused, misunderstood, or difficult to manage? *
Would you prefer a BREEAM-certified building again in the future?*

YesNoUnsureOther
What key recommendation would you offer future designers or managers of BREEAM certified buildings? *
Data Protection:
- Survey completed anonymously; no personal data collected.
- Participant codes used for anonymisation (e.g., S1).
- All personal and raw data permanently deleted within six months of project completion.
- Ethics clearance obtained; full compliance with GDPR and University of the Built Environment policy
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Survey on BREEAM-Certified Office Buildings

Participant Information & Consent

Section A: About You

Section B: Building Performance

Section C: Feedback & Insights

Data Protection: