Rathnayake, I; Sridarran, P; Abeynayake, M and Jayakodi, S (2023) Enhancing building performance of post-fire refurbished apparel manufacturing buildings in sri lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 13(3), pp. 375-393. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: The creation of occupant satisfaction can be reached through the involvement of building performance mandates (BPMs) while enhancing the functionality of buildings. BPMs comprise five mandates namely, spatial performance, thermal performance, indoor air quality performance, acoustic performance, and visual performance. BPMs have been recognized as a vital element when refurbishing post-fire apparel buildings. However, the evaluation of post-fire refurbishment projects is mainly focused on mechanical and physical properties while ignoring the BPMs. Further, there is insufficient literature on the BPMs in post-fire building refurbishment. Hence, the purpose of this research is to identify the importance of BPMs, and its challenges and propose strategies to enhance the building performance of post-fire refurbished apparel manufacturing buildings in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted by involving a qualitative research approach. An extensive literature review and eighteen semi-structured interviews under three fire-affected apparel cases were involved as data collection methods and collected data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings: Findings highlighted the procedure of post-fire refurbishment and the importance of BPMs for apparel buildings to enhance building performance in post-fire situations. The research identified 42 challenges encountered in maintaining BPMs of post-fire refurbished apparel buildings and provided 70 strategies to overcome the identified challenges. Originality/value: This study offers a comprehensive analysis of challenges in maintaining BPMs and strategies to overcome the identified challenges which facilitate enhancing the performance of post-fire refurbished apparel buildings in Sri Lanka.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | apparel industry; building performance; fire; refurbishment |
| Index terms: | refurbishment project, indoor air quality, physical property, methodology, qualitative research, thermal performance, Sri Lanka, occupant satisfaction, content analysis, strategy, literature review, functionality, building refurbishment, building performance, mandate, interview |
| Subjects: | research design and methodology, user-centered design, data collection methods, design features, data analysis and analytics, energy systems, research methods, management, infrastructure engineering, material properties and characteristics, Geography, asset management, political science, environmental health, quality assurance |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Construction Materials, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Governance, Quality Management, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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