Jackson, S (2002) Development of a tool for whole life design appraisal. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.
Abstract
Significant pressures are forcing designers to change the method in which they select components for new facilities. New procurement routes, increased demand for value for money and emerging environmental penalties are examples. There is a lack of understanding of whole life design appraisal techniques in the industry, with issues such as maintenance costs, component durability, sustainability and taxation all presenting complex scenarios. The aim is to demonstrate the development of a web-based tool for whole life design appraisal. A model is proposed that will assist designers in the timely selection of the optimum mix of building components to suit both the immediate and long-term performance requirements of a facility. This is achieved by providing designers with practical guidelines that translate minimal inputs into simple and concise outputs by interpreting data from a range of different sources. Future holistic whole life appraisal models will be able to produce more detailed specifications as designs develop, however, in achieving this vision more collaboration will be required between all parties involved throughout the supply chain of a built facility.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cost; design; internet; risk; whole life |
| Index terms: | taxation, collaboration, durability, value-for-money, maintenance cost, internet, building component, specification, penalty, appraisal, designer |
| Subjects: | material degradation and durability, management, architectural elements, regulatory law, factor and component analysis, evaluation, contractual condition, policy economics, computing systems, financial management, profession |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Construction Materials, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Design Practice, Organizational Design, Regulations & Compliance, Value Management, Legal Issues, Business Strategy, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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