Ricerc@Sapienza

One of the most trustworthy assessment methods (amongst the others, which vary according to the intended use of the building in question, the quality being investigated and the users of reference) is the Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) model. In the case of hospices, POE models provide direct assessment (through what is perceived by objectively “vulnerable” users) of the most suitable physical-spatial qualities for building facilities, to those most suited for specific psychological needs. These elements are paramount in fostering improved architectural quality for new buildings and for redevelopment operations. The article illustrates the results of a research conducted on a sample of Italian hospices.