This thesis estimates potential runway throughput gains using a reduced wake separation based on the 123 most prevalent aircraft in the United States fleet. The analysis considers Runway Occupancy Time (ROT) constraint factors and existing geometric design factors. This research extracts the historic data from Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X (ASDE-X) for analysis. The Runway Exit Design Interactive Model (REDIM) is used to optimize the runway exit locations and reduce ROT. The runway throughput and safety factors are generated from a Monte Carlo runway simulator. This thesis focuses on selected US airport runways that could benefit from geometric optimization. The study aims to estimate ROT improvements through improved runway exit locations and the changes in runway throughput considering ROT constraint factors. The results of the thesis show that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) runway 35C and Denver International Airport (DEN) runway 16R have the potential to improve the ROT. After the optimization to locate runway exits, the ROT time of the RECAT group F and G aircraft (greater than 90% of the arrivals) was reduced by three to five seconds (a very significant effect). After the ROT reductions and with the application of reduced wake separation criteria with the ROT constraint factor applied, the arrival-only capacity of DFW runway 35C improved by 3.5 arrivals per hour. The arrival-only capacity on DEN runway 16R improved by 2.14 arrivals per hour. Both runways maintained a probability of violation between time-based separation and ROT time at around 1.5%. The study concludes that the application of reduced wake separation criteria alone is a necessary but insufficient condition to improve the efficiency of arrival runways. Through careful improvements of runway exit locations, reductions in ROT provide reliability and efficiency to the operation of runways. / Master of Science / This thesis estimates potential runway throughput gains using a reduced wake separation based on the 123 most prevalent aircraft in the United States fleet. The analysis considers Runway Occupancy Time (ROT) constraint factors and existing geometric design factors. This research extracts the historic data from Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X (ASDE-X) for analysis. The Runway Exit Design Interactive Model (REDIM) is used to optimize the runway exit locations and reduce ROT. The runway throughput and safety factors are generated from a Monte Carlo runway simulator. This thesis focuses on selected US airport runways that could benefit from geometric optimization. The study aims to estimate ROT improvements through improved runway exit locations and the changes in runway throughput considering ROT constraint factors. The results of the thesis show that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) runway 35C and Denver International Airport (DEN) runway 16R have the potential to improve the ROT. After the optimization to locate runway exits, the ROT time of the RECAT group F and G aircraft (greater than 90% of the arrivals) was reduced by three to five seconds (a very significant effect). After the ROT reductions and with the application of reduced wake separation criteria with the ROT constraint factor applied, the arrival-only capacity of DFW runway 35C improved by 3.5 arrivals per hour. The arrival-only capacity on DEN runway 16R improved by 2.14 arrivals per hour. Both runways maintained a probability of violation between time-based separation and ROT time at around 1.5%. The study concludes that the application of reduced wake separation criteria alone is a necessary but insufficient condition to improve the efficiency of arrival runways. Through careful improvements of runway exit locations, reductions in ROT provide reliability and efficiency to the operation of runways.

This project was initiated in an attempt to address the paucity of data on Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in Mainland China. Field work was carried out from May 2004 – August 2006 within the Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in northwestern Sichuan Province, China. Initial methodology relied on trapping and GPS radio-collaring bears, but due to extreme difficulty with capturing a sufficient sample size, I expanded the study to include reproduction, feeding analysis from scats and sign, and occupancy modeling from sign surveys. I documented the home ranges of an adult female (100% MCP = 107.5km2, n=470 locations) and a sub-adult female (100%MCP = 5.9km2, n=36 locations) Asiatic black bear. I also documented two birthing occasions with a total of four male cubs produced and eight bear den sites. I collected feeding data from 131 scat samples and 200 bear sign transects resulting in 50 identified food items consumed by Asiatic black bears. I also employed the program PRESENCE to analyze occupancy data using both a standard grid repeated sampling technique and an innovative technique of aging bear sign along strip transect surveys to represent repeated bear occupancy over time. Conservation protection patrolling and soft mast were shown to be the most important factors determining the occupancy of an area by Asiatic black bears in Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China. / Master of Science

The roles of the individual elements and their constituent pieces that form the basis for the language of architecture were investigated. Walls, stairs, floors, beams, and other elements are the primary means necessary for the expression of ideas in architectural terms. To effectively use these elements, an understanding of their material properties and characteristics is essential. The role of the wall in architecture was especially important in this thesis. Walls have been considered primarily in response to their physical and material properties. Other elements were dealt with according to how they react with the wall. The project is a complex of multi-use buildings to be shared by the university and the town of Blacksburg and is located on the site of the current parking lot of the Continuing Education Center at the corner of College Avenue and Otey Street in Blacksburg. / Master of Architecture

The main aim of the thesis was to measure antidepressant (AD) non-compliance, to determine which factors are closely associated with AD non-compliance and the consequences of prolonged AD non-compliance in the private health sector of South Africa. The empirical study followed an observational, prospective, cohort study using longitudinal medicine claims data provided by a nationally representative Pharmaceutical Benefit Management company (PBM) from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2011. Failure to respond to AD treatment and achieving remission has severe neurobiological and clinical consequences. The clinical consequences include increased social and functional impairment, higher risk for recurrence and relapse of a depressive episode, a weak treatment outcome, significant increase in treatment cost, over-utilization of health care systems, and ultimately an increased suicide risk. However, the neurobiological consequences are much more far reaching. One of the more serious yet under-recognized neurobiological complications of AD non-compliance is the development of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (ADS), which is the result of non-compliance or the abrupt discontinuation of AD treatment. Altered serotonergic dysfunction appears central to ADS so that how an antidepressant targets serotonin will determine its relative risk for inducing ADS and thereby affect later treatment outcome. Low ADS risk with agomelatine versus other antidepressants can be ascribed to its unique pharmacokinetic characteristics as well as its distinctive actions on serotonin, including melatonergic, monoaminergic and glutamatergic-nitrergic systems. After the first four months only 34% (n=12 397) of patients were compliant. What’s more a statistically significant association was found between active ingredient consumed and compliance (p < 0.0001). Only 26.2% of patients who received amitriptyline-containing products were complaint compared to 38.8% and 38.7% in the cases of venlafaxine and duloxetine, respectively. The current study found that females have a significantly higher prevalence of MDD and HIV/AIDS when compared to males. The co-morbidity between HIV/AIDS and major depressive disorder (MDD) had a significant effect on AD treatment compliance as patients diagnosed with both HIV/AIDS and MDD (74.43. ± 32.03, 95%Cl: 71.51-77.34) displayed a lower compliance vs. MDD patients (80.94% ± 29.44, 95%Cl: 80.56-81.33). Noteworthy, observations were that 75% (p < 0.0217; Cramer’s V = 0.0388) of venlafaxine and 28.6% (p < 0.0197; Cramer’s V = -0.0705) of the paroxetine items were compliant in patients diagnosed with both HIV/AIDS and MDD. The overall compliance (35.19% acceptable compliance; n = 42 869) of patients taking both ADs and GDs was weak. In the group receiving both AD and GDs, an increased AD treatment period was associated with a significant increase (p < 0.0001) in AD compliance (406.60 days; 95%Cl: 403.20 – 409.90 vs. 252.70 days; 95%Cl: 250.20 – 255.20). In this cohort amitriptyline (29.57%), mirtazapine (31.36%) and fluoxetine (32.29%) were associated with the lowest levels of compliance, while duloxetine (40.67%) was found to have the highest compliance. Lastly, ADs with highest non-compliance were associated with an increase use in GDs. Alprazolam (n = 10 201) and zolpidem (n = 9 312) were the most frequently dispensed GDs in combination with AD treatment. In conclusion the current study confirms that AD non-compliance is as big an obstacle in developing countries as it is in developed countries. Antidepressant treatment non-compliance has far reaching consequences especially with the development of ADS which further complicates MDD and might be a precursor for the development of TRD. Several factors were found to be closely associated with AD treatment non-compliance which include; pharmacological class of AD, gender, chronic co-morbid illnesses and a short treatment period. / PhD (Pharmacy Practice), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

The main aim of the thesis was to measure antidepressant (AD) non-compliance, to determine which factors are closely associated with AD non-compliance and the consequences of prolonged AD non-compliance in the private health sector of South Africa. The empirical study followed an observational, prospective, cohort study using longitudinal medicine claims data provided by a nationally representative Pharmaceutical Benefit Management company (PBM) from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2011. Failure to respond to AD treatment and achieving remission has severe neurobiological and clinical consequences. The clinical consequences include increased social and functional impairment, higher risk for recurrence and relapse of a depressive episode, a weak treatment outcome, significant increase in treatment cost, over-utilization of health care systems, and ultimately an increased suicide risk. However, the neurobiological consequences are much more far reaching. One of the more serious yet under-recognized neurobiological complications of AD non-compliance is the development of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (ADS), which is the result of non-compliance or the abrupt discontinuation of AD treatment. Altered serotonergic dysfunction appears central to ADS so that how an antidepressant targets serotonin will determine its relative risk for inducing ADS and thereby affect later treatment outcome. Low ADS risk with agomelatine versus other antidepressants can be ascribed to its unique pharmacokinetic characteristics as well as its distinctive actions on serotonin, including melatonergic, monoaminergic and glutamatergic-nitrergic systems. After the first four months only 34% (n=12 397) of patients were compliant. What’s more a statistically significant association was found between active ingredient consumed and compliance (p < 0.0001). Only 26.2% of patients who received amitriptyline-containing products were complaint compared to 38.8% and 38.7% in the cases of venlafaxine and duloxetine, respectively. The current study found that females have a significantly higher prevalence of MDD and HIV/AIDS when compared to males. The co-morbidity between HIV/AIDS and major depressive disorder (MDD) had a significant effect on AD treatment compliance as patients diagnosed with both HIV/AIDS and MDD (74.43. ± 32.03, 95%Cl: 71.51-77.34) displayed a lower compliance vs. MDD patients (80.94% ± 29.44, 95%Cl: 80.56-81.33). Noteworthy, observations were that 75% (p < 0.0217; Cramer’s V = 0.0388) of venlafaxine and 28.6% (p < 0.0197; Cramer’s V = -0.0705) of the paroxetine items were compliant in patients diagnosed with both HIV/AIDS and MDD. The overall compliance (35.19% acceptable compliance; n = 42 869) of patients taking both ADs and GDs was weak. In the group receiving both AD and GDs, an increased AD treatment period was associated with a significant increase (p < 0.0001) in AD compliance (406.60 days; 95%Cl: 403.20 – 409.90 vs. 252.70 days; 95%Cl: 250.20 – 255.20). In this cohort amitriptyline (29.57%), mirtazapine (31.36%) and fluoxetine (32.29%) were associated with the lowest levels of compliance, while duloxetine (40.67%) was found to have the highest compliance. Lastly, ADs with highest non-compliance were associated with an increase use in GDs. Alprazolam (n = 10 201) and zolpidem (n = 9 312) were the most frequently dispensed GDs in combination with AD treatment. In conclusion the current study confirms that AD non-compliance is as big an obstacle in developing countries as it is in developed countries. Antidepressant treatment non-compliance has far reaching consequences especially with the development of ADS which further complicates MDD and might be a precursor for the development of TRD. Several factors were found to be closely associated with AD treatment non-compliance which include; pharmacological class of AD, gender, chronic co-morbid illnesses and a short treatment period. / PhD (Pharmacy Practice), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 23-26, 2000 / Town & Country Hotel and Conference Center, San Diego, California / Range to an orbiting satellite from a ground reference point (ground station) can be determined by measuring the round trip time for a waveform transmitted to the satellite and returned to the ground station (Turnaround Ranging) and more recently by using the Global Positioning System (GPS). This paper first summarizes and compares the two approaches. The paper then describes and analyzes a new turn-around ranging system which uses a flexible ranging waveform that provides spectral compatibility with existing Military, NASA, and Commercial satellite uplink/downlink signals.

近年來，國內有不少公私立大專校院相繼進行圖書館的新建或改建工程，反應出學校對於圖書資訊資源的重視性。大學圖書館於規劃時應注意空間的配置，如各區域的設計；注意空間中物理因素的規劃，如燈光、聲音、溫濕度、地點的選擇與其他考量因素，且大學圖書館的空間規劃應視每一所大學的教育目標、藏書量或座位數，再作彈性的調整。為了讓大學圖書館發揮更完善的功能，更符合使用者需求，必須以用後評估（Post Occupancy Evaluation）的觀點探討大學圖書館建築設計與規劃之實行成效，並檢視大學圖書館建築與使用者需求間的落差，如能結合圖書館使用者行為之調查結果，將可以幫助圖書館及建築師，日後在規劃設計做出最佳之判斷。 本研究旨在瞭解成功大學圖書館近年來努力的成果，可藉由用後評估來探討成功大學圖書館的建築空間與設施使用成效的各種因素，並發現問題、提出建議，以供現在及未來圖書館的管理者在建築規劃與設計工作的參考，作為未來設計者與研究者在規劃大學圖書館建築與設計之參考。 本研究首先透過文獻分析法，探討目前國內外圖書館建築及用後評估相關理論，並輔以個案探討。透過問卷調查法，探討目前成功大學圖書館的空間使用情況與滿意度。接著進行深度訪談法，以進一步瞭解成功大學圖書館，並探討相關人員對用後評估結果的看法及建議。最後結合文獻分析與上述研究發現進行分析與歸納，提出成功大學圖書館實施用後評估之具體建議。 研究發現：一、成功大學圖書館規劃乃依人文、科學及藝術不同空間需求設計；二、成功大學圖書館特色為模矩式設計、動線規劃清楚、多元化閱覽空間及設置電動密集書架；三、成功大學圖書館歷經長久研究、多方參與及審慎整合而成；四、藝文空間滿意度最高；五、服務空間滿意度最低；六、公共空間完整體現成功大學圖書館建築規劃設計理念；七、討論空間有效整合教學與研究需求；八、物理環境及設備尚待加強；九、具傳統與現代之美的圖書館建築；十、成功大學精神與象徵意義之建築。 最後，提出下列建議：一、建築規劃書是圖書館加強監督設計、管理和發展的資料；二、圖書館建築規劃設計應循專業與合理原則並告知限制條件；三、成立建築規劃小組與諮詢顧問；四、圖書館建築需配合校園整體發展；五、審慎評估物理環境；六、建立指標系統識別空間；七、空間規劃及管理應具有彈性；八、定期進行用後評估工作。 / In the past years, there have been a number of new college library buildings or reconstructing current libraries. This reflect the emphasis of these schools on the library and information resources. When mapping out college libraries, space allocation such as design of each area has to be focused on. One also has to pay attention to planning of physical elements in space such as lighting, sounds, temperature, moisture, selection of locations and others. Moreover, space planning has to be adjusted in accordance with education goals, size of collection and seats of each college. To fully develop the functions of college libraries to meet users’ needs, we need to adopt post occupancy evaluation to discuss the architecture design and practice performances of college libraries as well as reviewing the gap between college library construction and users’ needs. The combination of survey on library users’ behaviors will assist libraries and architects in making the best judgment in planning. The study aims to understand the results of the efforts of National Cheng Kung University Library in the past years. Post Occupancy Evaluation is adopted to discuss the elements such as architecture space and facilities performances of National Cheng Kung University Library, give questions and offer suggestions to serve as reference for library manager in construction planning and researchers when planning and designing college libraries. Literature is reviewed used with case study to discuss theories on architecture and post occupancy of domestic and foreign libraries. With questionnaire survey, space occupancy satisfaction is explored. In-depth interview serves to further understand National Cheng Kung University Library and explore comments and suggestions of related personnel after occupancy. At last, analysis and generalization is made to offer concrete suggestions to National Cheng Kung University Library on post occupancy evaluation. Based on the research findings, the conclusions include planning of National Cheng Kung University Library is based on the different needs of humanist, scientist and artists; 2) characteristics of National Cheng Kung University Library are matrix design, clear route arrangements, diverse reading space and establishment of compact bookshelves; 3) National Cheng Kung University Library is considered under long study, full participation and careful integration; 4) the art space enjoys the highest satisfaction; 5) the service space experiences the lowest satisfaction; 6) the public space completely expresses the design concept of National Cheng Kung University Library; 7) the discussion space effectively integrates the needs of education and research; 8) physical environment and facilities require improvement; 9) National Cheng Kung University Library has the building of beauty of modernity and tradition; and 10) the building expresses the spiritual and symbolic meanings of National Cheng Kung University. Based on the above results, we offer the suggestions: 1) Construction Planning is the material for the Library to enhance supervision on design, management and development; 2) Planning and design of the Library shall be made in the principle of professionalism and rationality with information of limitation conditions; 3) Construction Planning and Consultation Team shall be established; 4) Construction of the Library shall be in line with overall campus development; 5) Physical environment has to be cautiously evaluated; 6) Indicator system identification space has to be established; 7) Space planning and management shall be flexible and 8) Post occupancy evaluation has to be conducted periodically.

As tecnologias consideradas inovadoras podem apresentar vantagens para o setor da construção civil, como no caso da produção de paredes e painéis autoportantes que representam um aprimoramento na eficiência e qualidade do processo produtivo. A partir do ano de 2009, a industrialização da habitação social foi estimulada pelo programa Minha Casa, Minha Vida (MCMV), mediante homologação do sistema construtivo inovador (SCI), no âmbito do Sistema Nacional de Avaliação Técnica (SiNAT). Para a obtenção do Documento de Avaliação Técnica (DATec), o produto inovador passa por avaliações de desempenho técnico, porém estas avaliações não respondem ao comportamento em uso destes produtos, e nem à manutenibilidade dos sistemas construtivos inovadores. Neste contexto, a Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO) se apresenta como um método adequado ao propiciar, pelos seus procedimentos, a avaliação do especialista técnico e a percepção do morador usuário. O desenvolvimento da presente tese partiu da elaboração de um protocolo para a aplicação sistemática de um conjunto de instrumentos integrados, desenvolvidos no âmbito do Projeto Inovatec da Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP), possibilitando a avaliação do desempenho das moradias de três conjuntos habitacionais diferenciados pela tecnologia construtiva. Este primeiro resultado proporcionou a crítica aos instrumentos e a proposta de otimização do método. Os instrumentos otimizados foram submetidos à avaliação de dois especialistas em desempenho de sistemas construtivos. Como resultado, foi proposto o critério de avaliação do SCI, à luz da ABNT NBR 15575:2013, de acordo com a relevância dos fatores de desempenho. Os resultados mostraram que o desempenho em uso dos sistemas construtivos inovadores é satisfatório, embora se apresentem indicações de reavaliação do sistema construtivo quanto aos procedimentos de manutenção e o fornecimento de assistência técnica. Além disso, recomendou-se a necessidade de reavaliação das interfaces dos sistemas construtivos e das falhas sistemáticas oriundas do projeto e da execução, sobretudo as que se referem à estanqueidade e à segurança, por comprometerem a habitabilidade da moradia, a durabilidade e a vida útil do sistema de vedações. / Technologies considered to be innovative can present advantages for the construction industry, as in the case of the production of self-supporting walls and panels that represent an improvement in the efficiency and quality of the production process. Since 2009, the industrialization of social housing in Brazil was stimulated by the My House My Life program (PMCMV- Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida), through the approval of the innovative construction system (SCI), under the Brazilian Technical Assessment System (SiNAT). To obtain the Technical Evaluation Document (DATec), an innovative product must be submitted to technical performance evaluations, however these evaluations do not address the behavior of these products once in use, nor to the maintainability of the innovative construction systems. In this context, the Post- Occupancy Evaluation (POE) presents an adequate method for providing, through its procedures, an evaluation by a technical specialist and the perception of the residentuser. The development of this thesis was based on the elaboration of a protocol for the systematic application of a set of integrated instruments developed under the Inovatec Project Funding for Studies and Projects (FINEP), facilitating evaluation of the performance of the houses in three different housing complexes differentiated by the construction technology used. This preliminary result provided a critique of the instruments and a proposal for optimization of the method. The optimized instruments were submitted to two specialists for evaluation of the performance of the construction systems. As a result, SCI evaluation criteria were proposed, within the context of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards ABNT NBR 15575: 2013, according to the relevance of the performance factors. The results showed that the performance in use of the innovative construction systems is satisfactory, however suggestions arose for the reassessment of the construction system regarding maintenance procedures, and provision of technical assistance. Moreover, the need for the re-evaluation of the interfaces of the construction systems and the systematic failures originating from the design and project execution, especially those related to watertightness and safety, were advised, because they compromise the habitability of the dwelling, as well as the durability and the useful life of the wall system.

As grandes cidades brasileiras apresentam, atualmente, um quadro de desigualdades e segregação fruto de décadas de conflitos pela ocupação do solo urbano, principalmente por meio das invasões. O acesso à terra urbana tornou-se uma barreira social que exclui, dos bens e serviços básicos da urbanização, grande parcela da população das cidades. Diversas ações, ou intervenções, têm sido implementadas no ambiente urbano no sentido de contornar os problemas causados por este tipo de ocupação, desde a remoção das favelas até as urbanizações atuais. Do passado, ficaram as críticas às remoções e ao padrão de conjuntos habitacionais de periferias, construídos pelo Banco Nacional da Habitação (BNH). Das ações atuais, destacando-se as urbanizações de favelas, pouco se sabe sobre o seu desempenho. Acrescenta-se à preocupação de avaliar estas ações, a necessidade de agregar, neste processo, a opinião dos moradores sobre o habitat recuperado. A Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO) e os sistemas indicadores têm sido utilizados como importantes ferramentas para o provimento de informações sobre o ambiente construído em diferentes escalas. Embora estes métodos reconheçam a importância da opinião dos usuários no processo de avaliação, eles ainda encontram dificuldades ao tratar os conceitos subjetivos de qualidade. Se por um lado, as incertezas presentes neste tipo de informação têm imposto limitações às análises tradicionais, por outro, o surgimento de novas teorias e modelos que buscam incorporar as variadas formas de incerteza às análises propiciam a criação de novos campos de pesquisa: a Lógica Fuzzy é um destes novos campos de pesquisa. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é estabelecer um método de análise de dados para a obtenção de indicadores de qualidade ambiental urbana em áreas recuperadas, levando em conta a opinião dos moradores, utilizando ferramentas de Lógica Fuzzy. Para isto, buscou-se aliar as técnicas utilizadas para Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO) e sistemas indicadores com a Lógica Fuzzy para desenvolver ferramentas de análise, representando formalmente as informações vagas ou mal definidas presentes neste tipo de avaliação. O método obtido é divido em seis etapas: (i) definição de variáveis/indicadores; (ii) coleta de dados; (iii) identificação de pontos positivos e negativos; (iv) obtenção de indicadores quantitativos e qualitativos; (v) análise de resultados e; (vi) relatório de qualidade ambiental. Os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios, onde se conseguiu agregar mais informação às análises realizadas. Os estudos desenvolvidos para a pesquisa piloto e para a validação do método em áreas do Programa Ribeira Azul revelaram grandes chances de sucesso das intervenções, mas também, problemas ainda não resolvidos que merecem atenção em projetos futuros. Por fim, recomenda-se a continuidade de pesquisas para o desenvolvimento de ferramentas baseadas na Lógica Fuzzy, visto o grande número de possibilidades de aplicações que se mostraram no decorrer desta pesquisa. / Large cities in Brazil currently present a picture of inequality and segregation resulting from decades of conflict over the occupation of urban land. Access to land has become a social barrier which excludes a large part of the urban population from basic urban goods and services. A number of initiatives - including slum clearance and upgrading - have been undertaken over the years in an effort to ameliorate the problems arising from informal occupation in urban environments. From past actions, criticism has been developed towards slum clearance and towards the pattern of periphery housing schemes built by the Housing National Bank (BNH). Little is known about the performance outcome of the current actions, including slum upgrading. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and indicator systems have been used as important tools for the provision of information on the built environment in different scales. Although these methods recognize the importance of the views of users in the evaluation process, they fail to adequately reflect the prevailing subjective concepts of quality. If on the one hand, the uncertainties in this type of information have imposed limitations on the traditional analysis, on the other hand, the emergence of new theories and models that seek to incorporate analysis of uncertainty creates new knowledge fields: Fuzzy Logic is one of these new fields. This thesis aims to establish a method of data analysis for environmental quality evaluation of upgraded urban areas, taking into account the views of dwellers using Fuzzy Logic. POE and indicator systems were combined with Fuzzy Logic to develop analysis tools that formally represent vague and ill-defined information presented in this kind of evaluation. The method obtained is composed of six stages: (i) definition of variables/indicators, (ii) data collection, (iii) identification of strengths and weaknesses, (iv) obtaining quantitative and qualitative indicators, (v) analysis of results and (vi) environmental quality report. Results were satisfactory and it was possible to add more information into analyses. Studies carried out in a pilot research and validation researches of this method in areas of the Ribeira Azul Program showed great chances of success of interventions, but they also showed unresolved problems that deserve attention in future projects. Finally, additional researches are recommended in continuation of this research for the development of tools based on fuzzy logic, since a large number of possibilities of applications were disclosed in the course of this research.

Esta tese consiste em um estudo comparativo sobre qualidade ambiental interna e satisfação dos usuários de greenbuildings e similares convencionais. A amostra de greenbuildings (edifícios certificados verdes) foi estratificada para agências bancárias paulistas, localizadas na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, certificadas pelo selo verde LEED NC - e agências similares convencionais - cujo período de funcionamento fosse superior a um ano - intervalo mínimo requerido pelo método de avaliação pós-ocupação, adotado neste trabalho.Foram realizados levantamentos nos edifícios escolhidos, bem como aplicados questionários fechados e semifechados com perguntas direcionadas à satisfação e ao conforto dos usuários - funcionários e clientes - bem como medições de conforto ambiental inloco (temperatura, umidade, iluminância e nível de ruído). Foi efetuada análise estatística nos dados obtidos posteriormente a aplicação dos questionários e dos estudos de conforto ambiental, sendo estas medições comparadas também às normas e recomendações vigentes. Com base nos resultados, concluiu-se que os funcionários dos edifícios certificados verdes se sentem mais satisfeitos com a empresa e consideram a qualidade ambiental interna superior aos seus edifícios similares convencionais; e que os clientes não percebem diferenças entre as edificações. Em relação à avaliação física, foram constatados elevados níveis de ruído em todos os edifícios estudados, indistintamente, acima das normas vigentes. Quanto ao conforto térmico, o sistema de condicionamento de ar manteve maior homogeneidade de temperatura nos edifícios certificados verdes, contudo os edifícios convencionais também se mantiveram na zona de conforto térmico. E no que se refere ao conforto luminoso, embora os valores de iluminância nos edifícios certificados verdes tenham se mostrado mais expressivo, ambas as tipologias se adequaram as normas vigentes. / This thesis is a comparative study on indoor environmental quality and user satisfaction in green buildings and conventional counterparts.The green buildings´ sample (green certified buildings) was stratified to São Paulo bank branches located in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, certified by green certification LEED NC - conventional and similar agencies - whose operating period was more than a year - minimum interval required by post-occupancy evaluation method adopted in this work.Surveys were conducted in selected buildings and applied closed semi-enclosed and questionnaires with questions directed to the satisfaction and comfort of users - employees and customers - as well as environmental comfort measurements in loco (temperature, humidity, illuminance and noise level). Statistical analysis was performed on the data obtained by the questionnaires and environmental comfort studies - measurements also compared to standards and recommendations. Based on the results, thefounds indicates that green certified buildings employees are more satisfied with the company and consider the indoor environmental quality superior to their conventional counterparts\' buildings; and that customers do not perceive differences between the buildings.Regarding physical evaluation, high noise levels observed in all buildings, without distinction, was above the current standards. As for the thermal comfort air conditioning system kept higher temperature homogeneity in the green certificates buildings, but also conventional buildings have remained in the thermal comfort zone. In addition, when it comes to lighting comfort, although the illuminance values in green certified buildings have been more expressive, both types are suited to local regulations.