Singer, H and Özşahin, Ş (2022) Prioritization of laminate flooring selection criteria from experts' perspectives: A spherical fuzzy AHP-based model. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(6), pp. 911-926. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
Laminate flooring selection is an important phase in the design and construction of a building. Owing to the subjectivity and conflicting factors, the fuzzy multicriteria decision-making technique can be used for handling the problem. In this study, it is aimed to prioritize laminate flooring selection criteria from experts' perspectives. Five main criteria and twenty subcriteria are determined with the help of experts. A three-level hierarchy is devised for comparisons. The spherical fuzzy analytic hierarchy process is used to determine the importance of each criterion. According to the results, 'safety and health properties' (29.0%) and 'durability properties' (20.6%) are the most significant main criteria. Furthermore, 'walking safety' (10.7%), 'free of harmful substances' (8.6%), and 'scratch resistance' (6.7%) are found as the most important subcriteria. The proposed approach presents a different view because it contributes to analyzing the key attributes of laminate flooring. The findings of this study will help building owners, architects, and designers in making informed choices.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | analytic hierarchy process; building; laminate flooring; prioritization; spherical fuzzy set |
| Index terms: | key attribute, architect, subjectivity, durability, fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, selection criteria, owner, decision-making, design and construction, designer, fuzzy set |
| Subjects: | profession, human factors and perception, risk assessment, decision analysis, sociology, tendering, decision-making and optimization, contractual arrangements, material degradation and durability |
| Topics: | Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Construction Materials, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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