De Paris, S; Lacerda Lopes, C N; Neuenfeldt Junior, A L and Dorneles, V G (2024) Understanding housing design in urban areas through adaptability and flexibility assessment. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(5), pp. 1185-1202. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
Housing adaptability and flexibility are constant themes in scientific literature. Technological advancements and shrinking urban spaces have led to new design proposals in architecture. However, evaluating housing solutions and contributing to projects can be challenging. The main objective of this study is to develop a framework for evaluating housing adaptability and flexibility. The framework is based on Adaptability and Flexibility Indexes and is performed using BIM and Dynamo plugin. The indexes are calculated using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Adaptability and flexibility are mainly related to dimensions, hierarchy, and circulation of housing design. Additionally, the use of multi-criteria methods in architecture can aid in understanding the subject. It is important to note adaptability and flexibility must be worked together to achieve the maximum potential of housing.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | adaptability; dynamo; flexibility; housing; evaluation; transformation; analytic hierarchy process; building information modelling |
| Index terms: | proposal, urban area, housing design, adaptability, building information modelling, urban space, circulation, dimension, transformation, housing |
| Subjects: | construction type, project planning, urban form and morphology, user focus, business, urban design and public space, information systems, design process, health monitoring assessment and metrics, urban design |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Construction Technology, Business Strategy, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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