scholarly journals Exploring Product Modularity in Residential Building Areas

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Henrik Eriksson ◽  
Marcus Sandberg ◽  
Gustav Jansson ◽  
Jerker Lessing
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Product Modularity ◽  
Production Strategies ◽  
Engineer To Order ◽  
House Building ◽  
Design Freedom

This study explores how the logic of product modularity could be useful for the design of complete residential building areas. Previous research has noted that product modularity is usually only applicable if a ‘full modularization’ approach is pursued (i.e., an approach with completely defined modules). This is challenging in Engineer To Order production strategies. Therefore, an approach towards partial product modularity is sought instead. In this approach, the modules are lesser defined to allow flexibility following, e.g., architectural design freedom, as well as per project-specific requirements posed in house-building projects. This study identifies nine (9) ‘modules’ which are denominated as functional spaces. By explaining how unique project requirements affect functional spaces, some integral elements of house-building are detailed. By evaluating the functional spaces in regards to the level of predefinition, as well as the level of relationship, their level of modularity is explored. The usefulness of partial modularity for house-building is suggested to be for coordination of design work and support tools that aides design work. This study suggests that partial modularity can be a feasible approach towards modularity without the need for countermeasures in terms of increasing product predefinition.

scholarly journals Energy Rating of Buildings to Promote Energy-Conscious Design in Israel

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Abraham Yezioro ◽  
Isaac Guedi Capeluto
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
New Buildings

Improving the energy efficiency of existing and new buildings is an important step towards achieving more sustainable environments. There are various methods for grading buildings that are required according to regulations in different places for green building certification. However, in new buildings, these rating systems are usually implemented at late design stages due to their complexity and lack of integration in the architectural design process, thus limiting the available options for improving their performance. In this paper, the model ENERGYui used for design and rating buildings in Israel is presented. One of its main advantages is that it can be used at any design stage, including the early ones. It requires information that is available at each stage only, as the additional necessary information is supplemented by the model. In this way, architects can design buildings in a way where they are aware of each design decision and its impact on their energy performance, while testing different design directions. ENERGYui rates the energy performance of each basic unit, as well as the entire building. The use of the model is demonstrated in two different scenarios: an office building in which basic architectural features such as form and orientation are tested from the very beginning, and a residential building in which the intervention focuses on its envelope, highlighting the possibilities of improving their design during the whole design process.

scholarly journals Adopting Product Modularity in House Building to Support Mass Customisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 4919-4937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecília Rocha ◽  
Carlos Formoso ◽  
Patrícia Tzortzopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Mass Customisation ◽  
Product Modularity ◽  
House Building

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS: PILOT STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Almusharraf ◽  
Andrew Whyte
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Cost Controls ◽  
Construction Tasks ◽  
Construction Defects

A vast number of studies about construction defects have been published in different countries, confirming that construction defects are a global issue. This problem often adversely affects the budgets, timing, and quality of construction projects. The lack of understanding about which construction tasks are prone to defects make implementation more uncertain and increases the chances of defects. This study seeks to identify and understand the behavior and pattern of task actions that are more prone to defects through the anatomy process of a specific task. The first objective in this study was to identify, track, and record construction defects during the execution of a number of actions within a specified task. The second objective was quantifying which actions are more prone to construction defects and determining the reasons why. Fifteen case studies were conducted on residential buildings, which included 45 items focusing on the column sub-task. Initial results suggest that some actions within specific sub-tasks are more susceptible to defects. This research aims to improve the understanding of construction defects and solutions, enhance cost controls, reduce time overruns, and improve execution quality.

CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF VARIATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishadi Jayawardena ◽  
Thanuja Ramachandra ◽  
James Rotimi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Type Size ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Design Conflicts ◽  
The Relationship

Because of their bespoke nature, construction projects are susceptible to variations irrespective of type, size and complexity. The effects of these variations are significant and may include cost and time overrun, productivity, and waste issues at the minimum. Although variations have been widely researched, investigations into the relationship between the significant causes of variations and their effects have not. This study also considers control measures that could minimize variations in residential building projects, where significant variations are happening in the Sri Lankan construction industry. A questionnaire survey was administered to study participants with the objective of identifying significant causes and effects of variations on residential building projects. The participants were professionals across industry groups such as clients, consultants, and contractors who deal with variations on Sri Lankan construction projects. The study found that change in designs or project scope by owners or design consultants were due to owners’ financial problems, errors and omissions in design, conflicts between contract documents, inadequate working drawing details, lack of coordination by consultants, differing site conditions for contractors, unforeseen problems and weather conditions. Cost and time overruns are subsequent effects of those variations. The study suggests that variations could be minimized by adopting control measures that are appropriate for both the design and construction stage.

New Design Methods for Computer Aided Architectural Design Methodology Teaching

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achten Henri H.
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Design Work ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Design Software

Architects and architectural students are exploring new ways of design using Computer Aided Architectural Design software. This exploration is seldom backed up from a design methodological viewpoint. In this paper, a design methodological framework for reflection on innovate design processes by architects that has been used in an educational setting is introduced. The framework leads to highly specific, weak design methods, that clarify the use of the computer in the design process. The framework allows students to grasp new developments, use them in their own design work, and to better reflect on their own position relative to CAAD and architectural design.

Preliminary Research on Design Method of Sustainable & Open Residence

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 3547-3552
Author(s):  
Zheng Tan ◽  
Ai Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Residential Design ◽  
Preliminary Research

The residential building is a critical factor to reflect the relations between human and natural environment, and it is required that the residential design is more flexible, healthier and more environmentally friendly and is capable of fully responding to the demands and changes in family life and harmonizing with the environment, as the time goes on and progresses, the concept of “Sustainable & Open Residence” (SOR) has been promoted and applied by many countries, also attracted considerable attentions in the process of the China's Housing Industrialization. The paper discusses how to achieve such the “Sustainability” and “Open” in residential design based on the author’s understanding on SOR under the current conditions in China, a architect should take the initiative to adopt a number of architectural design method to achieve the sustainability and open in residential building design.

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