Sustainability assessment model for heritage buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abobakr Al-Sakkaf ◽  
Ashutosh Bagchi ◽  
Tarek Zayed ◽  
Sherif Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Regional Variations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Heritage Buildings

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to focus on the evaluation of heritage buildings' sustainability. BIM modeling was necessary for the design of the sustainability assessment model for Heritage Buildings (SAHB). Using ArchiCAD®, energy simulations were performed for two case studies (Murabba Palace, Saudi Arabia, and Grey Nuns Building, Canada), and the developed model was validated through sensitivity analysis.Design/methodology/approachHeritage buildings (HBs) are unique and must be preserved for future generations. This article focuses on a sustainability assessment model and rating scale for heritage buildings in light of the need for their conservation. Regional variations were considered in the model development to identify critical attributes whose corresponding weights were then determined by fuzzy logic. Data was collected via questionnaires completed by Saudi Arabian and Canadian experts, and Fuzzy TOPSIS was also applied to eliminate the uncertainties present when human opinions are involved.FindingsResults showed that regional variations were sufficiently addressed through the multi-level weight consideration in the proposed model. Comparing the nine identified factors that affect the sustainability of HBs, energy and indoor environmental quality were of equal weight in both case studies.Originality/valueThis study will be helpful for the design of a globally applicable sustainability assessment model for HBs. It will also enable decision-makers to prepare maintenance plans for HBs.

scholarly journals Place crowd safety, crowd science? Case studies and application

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Still ◽  
Marina Papalexi ◽  
Yiyi Fan ◽  
David Bamford
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Evidence Based Model ◽  
Ice Model

Purpose This paper aims to explore the development and application of place crowd safety management tools for areas of public assembly and major events, from a practitioner perspective. Design/methodology/approach The crowd safety risk assessment model is known as design, information, management-ingress, circulation, egress (DIM-ICE) (Still, 2009) is implemented to optimise crowd safety and potentially throughput. Three contrasting case studies represent examples of some of the world’s largest and most challenging crowd safety projects. Findings The paper provides some insight into how the DIM-ICE model can be used to aid strategic planning at major events, assess potential crowd risks and to avoid potential crowd safety issues. Practical implications It provides further clarity to what effective place management practice is. Evidence-based on the case studies demonstrates that the application of the DIM-ICE model is useful for recognising potential place crowd safety issues and identifying areas for require improvement. Originality/value Crowd science is an emerging field of research, which is primarily motivated by place crowd safety issues in congested places; the application and reporting of an evidence-based model (i.e. DIM-ICE model) add to this. The paper addresses a research gap related to the implementation of analytic tools in characterising place crowd dynamics.

Integrating the analytic network process (ANP) and the driving force‐pressure‐state‐impact‐ responses (DPSIR) model for the sustainability assessment of territorial transformations

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 618-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Bottero ◽  
Valentina Ferretti
Keyword(s):  
Driving Force ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Dpsir Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Impact Responses ◽  
Pressure State ◽  
Force Pressure

PurposeThe paper, which is based on an integrated approach that is able to aid the comprehension of complex phenomena, aims to investigate innovative models and tools in the field of sustainability assessment of territorial transformations. The model has been applied to a real case study related to the choice of alternative projects for the requalification of a downgraded urban area in Turin (Italy).Design/methodology/approachThe work proposes the use of a comprehensive key environmental indicator framework and multi‐criteria analysis to evaluate the sustainability of different strategies. The evaluation has been performed through the application of the analytical network process (ANP) and by means of a set of indicators, which have been arranged according to the Driving Force‐Pressure‐State‐Impact‐Responses (DPSIR) framework. The assessment model provides priority lists of the importance of the considered indicators and alternatives. All the analysis elements are modelled with the ANP, taking into consideration the interconnections between the indicators and their respective cumulative importance.FindingsAccording to the aim of the paper, the most important element in the performed analysis refers to the variation of the well‐being of the population, followed by the changes in the accessibility and attractiveness of the area, then by the effects on the real estate market and the presence of new cycle tracks.Originality/valueThe work is the first study at a national level and one of the first applications at an international level in research concerning the use of the DPSIR framework integrated with an ANP analysis.

Towards a sustainability assessment model for affordable housing projects: the perspective of professionals in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2523-2551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Atafo Adabre ◽  
Albert P.C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Index Model

PurposeThis paper presents a sustainability assessment model to holistically guide sustainable construction and green retrofitting of affordable housing from the Ghanaian perspective.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive review was carried out, which yielded 16 sustainability indicators. Then, a questionnaire survey was conducted among respondents in the Ghanaian housing sector. Forty-seven valid responses were received and analysed using fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) technique.FindingsA four-index model was developed that includes: Housing and Transportation (H + T) index, household-satisfaction index, efficient stakeholder-management index and quality-related index. These indices account for 25.3%, 26.3%, 23.6% and 24.9% of sustainability attainment in affordable housing, respectively. Accordingly, household-satisfaction has the greatest contribution to sustainability attainment in affordable housing.Research limitations/implicationsDue to challenges in obtaining responses to the questionnaire, the study was conducted with relatively small number of responses.Originality/valueThe model serves as a tool that could be used to objectively and comprehensively assess sustainability performance in affordable housing. Besides, it could be used as a baseline to calibrate future projects and for benchmarking success levels of comparable housing projects. Finally, the estimated indices are applicable in decision making for optimum resource allocation for sustainable low-cost housing in the Ghanaian perspective.

Sustainability assessment in manufacturing organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 994-1027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuldip Singh Sangwan ◽  
Vikrant Bhakar ◽  
Abhijeet K. Digalwar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
Manufacturing Organization ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a sustainability readiness assessment model and a sustainability assessment model for manufacturing organizations. Design/methodology/approach The proposed models have been developed using resource-based theory along the integrated supply chain. The models are based on resources sustainability (people, money, material, energy, infrastructure, water, and air), critical factors of sustainability (product, process and policies), sustainability dimensions (environment, economic, and social), and life cycle sustainability (integrated supply chain). Findings The paper presents an integrated assessment system which includes: product life cycle, resources, critical factors (product, process, and policy), key performance indicators, and their interrelationship with sustainability dimensions. The three critical factors and all the important resources required by a manufacturing organization along the integrated supply chain are identified. The readiness assessment model is user friendly and effective to guide the managers to identify the weak areas of sustainability. Research limitations/implications The proposed model for readiness assessment is tested and in an automotive manufacturing organization but the sustainability assessment model is conceptual and it requires validation by implementing the same in an organization to understand its effectiveness. Practical implications The readiness assessment model can help the top management to decide whether the organizational orientation is correct to improve sustainability. The easy to use models can be used by the decision/policy makers and independent bodies to assess, compare and benchmark the products, processes or organizations and thus affect public policies and attitudes. Originality/value This study has developed, for the first time, a sustainability readiness assessment model. The resource-based theory has been applied along the integrated supply chain.

Employee suggestion scheme sustainability excellence model and linking organizational learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flevy Lasrado ◽  
M. Arif ◽  
Aftab Rizvi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a sustainability assessment model and to discuss the implications for organizational learning. Paper presents a sustainability excellence model comprising of three stages and discuss the good practices for sustaining the employee suggestion scheme. Design/methodology/approach – The assessment framework was developed drawing on a thorough review of the literature and data collected and analyzed using various statistical tools. The developed assessment framework was validated through a case of an organization based in the United Arab Emirates. Semi-structured interviews were used to elicit relevant information during the case study. Findings – An assessment framework comprising five major factors for sustainability of suggestion scheme of has been presented. The five factors include: leadership and work environment, system capability, system effectiveness, organizational encouragement and system barriers. Sustainability of a suggestion system can be understood as a three-stage model comprising the initial stage, the developmental stage and the advanced stage. The key practices associated for each of these stages are discussed in detail. Practical implications – The framework has taken into consideration the critical success factors and critical success factors emerged from the literature review conducted for this study. Therefore, the framework could be further refined by conducting more case studies and can propose maturity levels. Originality/value – The paper has developed a framework that can be used to assess the sustainability of the suggestion scheme in an organization. This model has been applied to assess the individual schemes and draw upon potential change strategies.

Sustainable adaptive reuse – economic impact of cultural heritage

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tris Kee
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Property Prices ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Heritage Buildings

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the positive externalities of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and the economic impact on adjacent residential property prices as adaptive reuse is emerging as a significant heritage management and cultural heritage conservation practice recognized by the International Council on Monuments and Sites. Design/methodology/approach Through mixed methodologies of hedonic price model and case studies of three tenement houses in Hong Kong, this paper argues that the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings increases the values of residential properties within the district and revitalizes the area economically and culturally because of the positive externalities generated from the cultural heritage. Findings The findings have identified key cultural heritage values of adaptive reuse via the case studies as well as the major intangible cultural values associated with the heritage assignment. On the other hand, the hedonic regression also verifies that key variables such as heritage completion and distance from heritage show significance to the property prices of adjacent residential units. Practical implications The research is useful for heritage conservationists, policy makers and urban planners in other cities with regards to management and implementation of sustainable cultural heritage revitalization schemes for economic benefits. Originality/value The research is original in its scope and context, and is one of the first of its kind for a high-density metropolitan context in Hong Kong and is significant in demonstrating the economic impact of the heritage practice of adaptive reuse.

Lean-Agile FM-BIM: a demonstrated approach

Facilities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 676-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. McArthur ◽  
Brandon Bortoluzzi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Geometric Model ◽  
Model Development ◽  
End Users ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Topological Parameters ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Ontology Structure

Purpose This paper aims to respond to the high cost of facility management-enabled building information model (FM-BIM) creation and maintenance, a significant and under-researched barrier to adoption for existing buildings. The resultant approach focuses on only value-adding content (“Lean”) developed flexibly and iteratively in collaboration with end-users (“Agile”). Design/methodology/approach Five case studies were developed for university and hospital buildings in collaboration with end-users, guided by the process presented. These informed the refinement of a robust and flexible approach to increase BIM functionality with minimal geometry, focusing instead on the development of specific parameters to map semantic information necessary for each desired FM use. Findings The resulting BIM provided a breadth of model functionality with minimal modeling effort: 15 hours average implementation time per supported FM use. This low level of effort was achieved by limiting geometry to where it is necessary for the FM use implementation. Instead, the model incorporated the majority of geometry by reference and focused on semantic and topological parameters to house FM information. Research limitations/implications This study provides the basis for a new ontology structure focused on defining the rules for hosting asset management data (host entity, parameter type and characteristics) to reduce the reliance on complex geometric model development. Practical implications By prioritizing highly beneficial applications, early investment is minimized, providing quick returns at low risk, demonstrating the value of FM-BIM to end-users. Originality/value The Lean-Agile approach addresses the known research gap of low-effort, flexible approaches to FM-BIM model creation and maintenance and its effectiveness is analyzed through five case studies.

Condition assessment model of building indoor environment: a case study on educational buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Eweda ◽  
Abobakr Al-Sakkaf ◽  
Tarek Zayed ◽  
Sabah Alkass
Keyword(s):  
Asset Management ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Condition Assessment ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Evaluation Scheme ◽  
Multi Attribute Utility Theory

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to develop a condition assessment (CA) model for a building's indoor 21 environments and to improve the building's asset management process.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is based on dividing the building into spaces, which are the principal evaluated elements based on the building's indoor environmental quality (IEQ). An evaluation scheme was prepared for the identified factors and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique was used to calculate the relative weight of each space inside the building as well as the contribution of each IEQ factors (IEQFs) in the overall environmental condition of each space inside the building. The multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT) was then applied to assess the environmental conditions of the building as a whole and its spaces. An educational building in Canada was evaluated using the developed model.FindingsEach space type was found to have its own IEQFs weights, which confirms the hypothesis that the importance and allocation of each IEQF are dependent on the function and tasks carried out in each space. A similar indoor environmental assessment score was calculated using the developed model and the building CA conducted by the facility management team; “89%” was calculated, using K-mean clustering, for the physical and environmental conditions.Originality/valueIEQ affects occupants' assessment of their quality of life (QOL). Despite the existence of IEQ evaluation models that correlate the building's IEQ and the occupants' perceived indoor assessments, some limitations have led to the necessity of developing a comprehensive model that integrates all factors and their sub-criteria in an assessment scheme that converts all the indoor environmental factors into objective metrics.

Digital readiness assessment of Italian SMEs: a case-study research

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1045-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Pirola ◽  
Chiara Cimini ◽  
Roberto Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Proposed Model

Purpose Given the challenges that Industry 4.0 poses, the purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive assessment model suitable for evaluating small- and medium-size enterprises’ (SMEs) digital readiness levels, discuss the results of an assessment of 20 manufacturing SMEs using the proposed model and highlight priorities needed to undertake a successful journey towards Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach The research adopts an empirical approach using multiple case studies. Starting with a literature review about maturity and readiness-assessment models for Industry 4.0, the study’s model has been built and validated through two pilot case studies, with the final model used in an extensive case studies research with 20 enterprises. Findings The SMEs used in this research present an intermediate readiness level with respect to Industry 4.0. They are aware of the phenomenon, but management is still taking the first steps towards identifying the most appropriate strategy to approach this Fourth Industrial Revolution. Companies need to exploit all opportunities that data availability provides in terms of knowledge creation and decision-making support, in all forms, through investments in people skills and expertise and through an infrastructure that can support data gathering, analysis and sharing. Originality/value The Italian industrial landscape comprises mainly SMEs, mostly needing support to understand their path towards Industry 4.0. Therefore, the proposed model specifically focuses on SMEs, given its modularity, ease of understanding and fit to SMEs’ organisational structure. Furthermore, insights from 20 Italian SMEs are examined, and a list of priorities is highlighted.

Towards a Global Model of Accounting Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Watty ◽  
Satoshi Sugahara ◽  
Nadana Abayadeera ◽  
Luckmika Perera ◽  
Jade McKay
Keyword(s):  
Global Convergence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Global Model ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Programs ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Development Approach

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the accounting education systems in three countries – Australia, Japan and Sri Lanka – to inform the development and testing (by application) of a Global Model of Accounting Education. Design/methodology/approach – An action research methodology is applied with a case study and model development approach. Findings – The case studies reveal variations in accounting education systems, which exist across the three countries examined in this research. Key differences (some significant and others nuanced) were found between accounting education systems and include: entry requirements to professional programs; accreditation processes; and benchmark discipline standards. These differences are provided for in the questions that underpin the model developed and applied as a key part of the research. Practical implications – This model is presented as a tool to assist interested parties in any country to take initial steps to identify their own unique system of accounting education. It may also be of particular use in those countries in the early stages of developing an accounting education system. This understanding of accounting education systems enhances the opportunity for global convergence of accounting education. Originality/value – The model, informed by the case studies, is an original contribution to the literature and discussions around global convergence in accounting education. The model is designed for practical application and the value is that it provides an important starting point for considering issues of importance in the development of a system of accounting education, and/or, better understanding the similarities and differences across existing systems.

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