AN APPRAISAL OF OFFICE SPACES AND THEIR EFFECT ON WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY IN SELECTED PUBLIC BUILDINGS

I.I. Ella, O. Onazi, E. O. Ola-Adisa and M. Pandur

Department of Architecture

University of Jos, Jos

Email: olaefeadisa@gmail.com

Abstract

The workplace can actually be a source of major stress for workers, therefore some issues in the work place needs to be talked, that will go a long way in improving the atmosphere at work. The appraisal seeks to evaluate the effect of spatial perception on workers efficiency. Through a review of literature and quantitative survey methods, the study determined that the size, has physical effect on thermal comfort and configurations, opening and colour has a psychological effect on workers mood. This in turn has an effect on the length of time and quality of effort put in by the workers. The study concludes and makes recommendations on internal space configurations that enhance worker efficiency.

Keywords: Colour Perception, Workspace Planning, Worker Efficiency