Papamichael, K (1999) Application of information technologies in building design decisions. Building Research & Information, 27(1), pp. 20-34. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Research and development of a new sophisticated software environment to support building design decisions are presented. This new software, the Building Design Advisor (BDA), is intended as a research tool, teaching aid and, eventually, as a practical professional tool to facilitate both strategic and detailed decision-making throughout the design process from the early schematic phases of building design through to the detailed specification of building components and systems. BDA supports the integrated, concurrent use of multiple simulation tools and databases, while allowing output to support multicriterion judgement. BDA's ultimate aims are to address the data needs of whole building life cycle analysis: design, construction, commissioning, operation, performance and demolition.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building performance; data models; design process; information management; it; life cycle analysis |
| Index terms: | building component, research and development, simulation tool, specification, whole building life cycle, building design, building performance, design process, data model, information technology, life cycle analysis, commissioning, decision-making, database |
| Subjects: | data management, computing systems, environmental impact, decision analysis, architectural design, contractual condition, sustainability and energy, completion, analytical methods, architectural elements, quality assurance, research management, data science, design methods |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Digital Applications, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Risk Management, Sustainability, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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