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EVALUATING HEALTHY BUILDING DESIGN Amy A. Eyler, PhD ORGANIZATION OF PRESENTATION Background and Importance Brown School Expansion Methods of the Study Explain results from measurement of: Physical Activity Collaboration
Amy A. Eyler, PhD
Background and Importance Brown School Expansion Methods of the Study Explain results from measurement of: Physical Activity Collaboration Sustainability Recommendations and Insight
Of the nation’s 81.4 million families, 80.3 percent had at least one employed member in 2015. In fall 2016, about 50.4 million students attend public elementary and secondary schools. In fall 2016, some 20.5 million students attend American colleges and universities.
About 2,400 hours per year at work and 1,350 hours in school
Aaron Hipp, PhD Amy Eyler, PhD
Brown Expansion Evaluation Project (BEEP)
Physical Movement
Team Science
Sustainability
Design Elements
Street
Interviews Surveys Accelerometers Ecological Momentary Assessments Observations Secondary Data
Faculty and Staff who moved into Hillman Faculty and Staff who remained in Brown and Goldfarb Faculty and Staff at the Sam Fox School (building right next to Hillman)
1. Movers would report better satisfaction with workspace than non‐movers or controls. 2. Movers and non‐movers would increase in physical activity and collaboration whereas there would be no change for Sam Fox participants. 3. Sustainability behaviors would change for movers, and remain constant for non‐movers and Sam Fox participants.
“Hillman has been successful in merging the “doing the ways we’ve always done things” and “new ways” on multiple levels. Architecturally and stylistically. Different styles and materials. Stone versus glass. Transparency versus lack of
“There is the human factor that went in to planning too. Creating space that is healthy, beautiful, and productive for people who inhabit it.” “Hillman exemplifies a new balance and a healthy example for other new buildings
Please rate your level of agreement with the following:
Strongly agree Strongly disagree
I look forward to working in the building. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A I am proud to show my building to visitors. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The overall appearance of the building is consistent with the mission of the Brown School. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A There is a good sense of connection to the outdoors from inside the building. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A There is a definite space that is the “heart” of the building. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A I often stop and talk to others in corridors or break areas. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A We have comfortable spaces to have lunch or take breaks inside the building. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
How satisfied are you with: Very satisfied Very dissatisfied The temperature of your office or workspace? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The air quality in your workspace (i.e., stuffy/stale air, cleanliness, odors)? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The amount of light in your workspace? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The visual comfort of the lighting (e.g., glare, reflections, contrast)? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The degree of control you have over the lighting in your workspace? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The amount of daylight in your general workspace area? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A Your access to an outside view? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The noise level in your workspace? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Considering the features and attributes of your current workspace, how satisfied are you with:
Very satisfied Very dissatisfied
The comfort of your workspace furnishings (chair, desk, computer, equipment, etc.)? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A Your ability to adjust your furniture to meet your needs? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The colors and textures of flooring, furniture, and surface finishes? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A The amount of space available for individual work? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A Level of visual privacy in your workspace? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
There was a significant increase in overall satisfaction with workspace for Brown School faculty and staff (no change in control group) There was an increase in overall satisfaction with current building for Brown School faculty and staff (no change in control group) There was an increase in perception that the workplace enhances individual work effectiveness.
Only about ¼ of Americans get the recommended amounts of physical activity We sit an average of 7.5 hours at work daily Physical inactivity is linked with many adverse health outcomes Need to make “the healthy choice the easy choice”
Comparing Brown faculty and staff pre‐post we found:
Increased total energy expenditure per day and week Increased in hours standing per day and week Increased total steps per day and week
56.1 58 53.4 69.6 62.9 71.7 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Movers Non‐movers Controls ENERGY EXPENDITURE (MET.H)
Average Total Energy Expenditure per Week
Pre‐test Post‐test P=.008 P=.05
9.13 9.77 8.28 11.2 13.82 14.75 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Movers Non‐movers Controls HOURS
Average Hours Standing per Week
Pre‐test Post‐test P=.006 P=.04
17851.7 20306 16749.3 24178 26669.2 26835 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 Movers Non‐movers Controls NUMBER OF STEPS
Average Steps per Week
Pre‐test Post‐test P=.004 P=.01 P=.03
Availability of a sit‐stand workstation Places to change clothes for physical activity Support for physical activity Minutes of physical activity per day
How hard can it be?
Pre Post
Spaces (N) 2 8 Number of observations 30 66 Number of people observed 3343 4092 Number of elevator trips 267 443 8.0% 10.8%
What were you doing when the beep went off? (Sitting, Standing, Walking) How did you travel to work today? (MV, bike, walk, public transit, carpool) How long did you travel to work today? (increments
Within the past 60 minutes did you walk somewhere for 5 consecutive minutes?
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% Brown Other Goldfarb Hillman
Percent of times moving in past hour by building
Focus groups and interview participants commented on: More options for breaks Things being a bit farther away (e.g printers) Like having standing desks Showers are a bonus Atmosphere better for mental health
“The showers have made a huge difference in allowing me to do non‐ incidental PA. Even through I’ve only used it a few times, it feels really empowering, especially if you want to commute by bike.” “I have a stand up desk and I have yet to put it down. That doesn’t mean I don’t sit. I love having that standing desk.” “Now I can walk to work.” “I can change up where I get water and where I go to the bathroom”
Linked to workplace satisfaction and productivity Correlates with better employee mental health
Pre Post Number of spaces
3 12 Number of times
56 102 Total people 265 526 Homan Court Clark‐Fox Forum 1st Floor Area Goldfarb Plaza
Ability to communicate in person Ability to communicate with others in private Ability to stop and talk with others Enhance my ability to work with others
Network Density Research Teaching Social Baseline 7.1% 2.9% 5.3% Follow Up 8.9% 5.0% 11.3%
Within the past hour, with how many people did you have in‐person interaction(s)? Thinking of your most recent interaction, was this interaction…
Formal (Scheduled prior) Informal (Impromptu meeting)
Where did this interaction occur? (walking, your office, colleague’s office, common area, hallway, conference room, classroom, bathroom, other) Within the past hour, how would you rate your productivity?
1 2 3 4 Hillman Brown/Goldfarb Average Number of People Interacted With Past Hour p=0.001
“ We envisioned a “water cooler” effect where people can have incidental interactions.” “Happenstance meetings are easier.”
Within the past 60 minutes, which of the following did you use to print? (main printer, personal printer, no printer used) In the past 60 minutes, which of the following have you used to recycle or compost? (in‐office bin, public area bin, none used) In the past 60 minutes, have your office lights been on? Can you see trees or plants in the area where you are right now?
59.70% 32.80% 7.50% Hillman Not in Office Lights On Lights Off 53.10% 42.90% 4.10% Brown/Goldfarb Not in Office Lights On Lights Off
Sustainability vs. neo‐gothic architectural style. LEED Platinum sets a new bar for other buildings Natural light Outdoor plants are local and native Sustainability considered in design both in and out
It’s complicated! A well‐thought out research plan is needed to build evidence Unanticipated happenings can impact results Incentives are important
Dissemination Report Manuscripts Conference Presentations (APHA, ALR, IPH) Extensions of BEEP: Bluetooth beacon study Study of seating space in the Policy Forum