Adaptable buildings: A systems approach

Gosling, Jonathan; Sassi, Paola; Naim, Mohamed Mohamed; Lark, Robert John

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2012.11.002

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“…Both UF and TF drive the need for some kind of adaptation, which will be designed to address gaps in building performance. While the BAS is theoretical, the authors see its potential application in the development of simulation tools that can measure and quantify the cost of adaptability, as a decision making process at various levels of building design and management (Gosling et al, 2013). Beyond the development of concepts, other research have sought to develop tools and methodologies to assess the adaptability of buildings.…”

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A critical review of the developments in building adaptability

Heidrich

Kamara

Maltese

et al. 2017

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This paper provides a critical review of developments in the adaptability of buildings. Its purpose is to determine the current ‘state-of-the-art’, describe current thinking and trends in research and practice, and identify issues and gaps that further research can address. It provides a basis for a scientific and practical understanding of the interdependencies across different design criterion. The paper increases the awareness of architects, engineers, clients and users on the importance of adaptability and its role in lowering impacts over the lifecycle of buildings as part of the infrastructure system.\ud This paper draws mainly from the literature as its source of evidence. These were identified from established databases and search engines (e.g. Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge and Google Scholar) using key words such as adaptability, adaptable, adaptation, and flexibility. Over 80 sources including books, journal papers, conference proceedings, research reports and doctoral theses covering the period 1990 to 2017 were reviewed and categorised. An inductive approach was used to critically review and categorise these publications and develop a framework for analysis.\ud The concept of adaptability includes many dimensions which can broadly fall into two categories: changes to buildings and user adaptations to buildings. However, previous research has mostly focused on the former, with many attempts to identify building attributes that facilitate adaptability, and some considerations for its assessment. Key areas that have not been adequately addressed and which require further research include: user/occupant adaptations, cost, benefits and implications of various adaptability measures, and the development of a standardised assessment methodology that could aid in decision making in the design stage of buildings.\ud The adaptability strategies considered in this review focused mainly on building components and systems, and did not include the contribution of intelligent and smart/biological systems. The coverage is further limited in scope due to the period considered (1990-2017) and the exclusion of terms such as “retrofit” and “refurbishment” from the review. However, the findings provide a solid basis for further research in the areas identified above. It identifies research issues and gaps in knowledge between the defined needs and current state-of-the-art on adaptive building for both research and practice.\ud This paper is a review of research into a highly topical subject, given the acknowledged need to adapt buildings over their lifecycle to environmental, economic or social changes. It provides further insights on the dimensions of adaptability and identifies areas for further research that will contribute to the development of robust tools for the assessment of building adaptability, which will enhance the decision-making process of building design and the development of a more sustainable built environment

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A critical review of the developments in building adaptability

Heidrich

Kamara

Maltese

et al. 2017

IJBPA

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“…For each path, the impact of the disassembly is quantified according to three indicators: (1) recovered elements, (2) lost elements, and (3) disassembly time. The first two indicators-recovered and lost elements-are measured in mass according to one of the aims of Design for Disassembly-improving the material efficiency of assemblies [5,[20][21][22]. They can be linked to environmental effects and financial cost.…”

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Using Network Analysis and BIM to Quantify the Impact of Design for Disassembly

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Design for Disassembly (DfD) is a promising design strategy to improve resource efficiency in buildings. To facilitate its application in design and construction practice, specific assessment tools are currently being developed. By reviewing the literature on DfD, including criteria and assessment methods, and with an explorative research approach on simple examples, we have developed a new method called Disassembly Network Analysis (DNA) to quantify the impact of DfD and link it to specific design improvements. The impact of DfD is measured in material flows generated during the disassembly of a building element. The DNA method uses network analysis and Building Information Modeling to deliver information about flows of recovered and lost materials and disassembly time. This paper presents the DNA method and two illustrative examples. Although DNA is still at a preliminary stage of development, it already shows the potential to compare assemblies and supports better-informed decisions during the design process by detecting potential points of improvements regarding waste generation and time needed to disassemble an element.

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“…In a recent paper, Gosling et al [213] have explored the concept of building adaptability providing a conceptual model to rationalise adaptability in the construction sector. LSF buildings can be "designed for flexibility" which, according to Gosling et al [213], enables more adaptable buildings. For example, Hoes et al [70] …”

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Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

Soares

Santos

Gervásio

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The improvement of the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal energy, and the reduction of energy demand during the several stages of buildings' life cycle is crucial towards a more sustainable built environment. This paper presents an overview of the main features of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction with cold-formed elements from the point of view of life cycle energy consumption. The main LSF systems are described and some strategies for reducing thermal bridges and for improving the thermal resistance of LSF envelope elements are presented. Several passive strategies for increasing the thermal storage capacity of LSF solutions are discussed and particular attention is devoted to the incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs). These materials can be used to improve indoor thermal comfort, to reduce the energy demand for air-conditioning and to take advantage of solar thermal energy. The importance of reliable dynamic and holistic simulation methodologies to assess the energy demand for heating and cooling during the operational phase of LSF buildings is also discussed. Finally, the life cycle assessment (LCA) and the environmental performance of LSF construction are reviewed to discuss the main contribution of this kind of construction towards more sustainable buildings.

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Adaptable buildings: A systems approach

Cited by 86 publications

References 27 publications

A critical review of the developments in building adaptability

A critical review of the developments in building adaptability

Using Network Analysis and BIM to Quantify the Impact of Design for Disassembly

Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

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