Download PDFOpen PDF in browserA Post-Construction Evaluation of Long-term Success in LEED-certified Residential Communities9 pages•Published: May 15, 2022AbstractIn this study, a post-construction evaluation model was developed to identify the determinants of the long-term success of sustainable residential projects from users’ points of view. To do this, a primary model was developed based on the existing theories and models including measures adopted from LEED standards and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment (CBE) tool. The model included four predictor variables investigating the perceived performance of buildings, infrastructure, neighborhood, and economic aspects. The response variable was residential satisfaction as the determinant of long-term success. The data was collected through an online survey from the residents of LEED-certified residential communities in the USA (n=192). After validating the model through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the relationships between the independent and dependent variables were evaluated through structural equation modeling (SEM). The results showed that the perceived building performance was the most influential factor in determining satisfaction followed by the perceived neighborhood design while perceived infrastructure performance and perceived cost performance did not show any significant effect in determining satisfaction. The findings benefit researchers by providing a model for the evaluation of the long- term performance of green buildings and providing opportunities for practitioners to determine priorities for future sustainable residential development projects.Keyphrases: cfa, perceived performance, satisfaction, sem, sustainable residential projects In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 3, pages 758-766.
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