Analysis of basic building performance data for identification of performance issues

Gerrish, Tristan; Ruikar, Kirti; Cook, Malcolm; Johnson, Mark; Phillip, Mark

doi:10.1108/f-01-2016-0003

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“…This would also tie in with the latest British Standard which demands that POE is embedded in the initial briefing for any project and carried out annually for three years (BSI, 2015). This third interdisciplinary 'consultancy' BPE learning model could help to transcend the evidently different approaches towards BPE that come from architecture as a more qualitative and improvisational culture (Hay et al, 2017) and engineering as a culture that values what is typically more quantitative and replicable (Gerrish, Ruikar, Cook, Johnson, & Phillip, 2017) and allow the best of both worlds. All three models of KE described here offer different ways to embed BPE in practice (Figure 3).…”

Section: Using Knowledge Exchange To Embed Bpe In Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

Embedding building performance evaluation in UK architectural practice and beyond

Stevenson

2018

Building Research & Information

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Despite repeated efforts to foreground Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) in many countries, few have any policy or legislation in place to mandate this process. Large scale voluntary efforts have also failed to provide successful templates through which to mainstream broader Building performance Evaluation (BPE) activity within which POE sits. This paper reviews various programmes and initiatives in the UK which have attempted to embed first POE, then BPE over the last twenty years within a global context, using a practice-based approach based on the author's experience of working in the field over this period. Key findings are: a failure of government to systemically follow through on BPE initiatives, stakeholders operating independently of eachother, a lack of institutional engagement in the education sector as a key driver for BPE, and the potential for interdisciplinary models to embrace all members of the design team as well as the client. The paper then examines the means by which BPE has been successfully embedded into practice directly, through deep organisational learning and knowledge exchange activities. Recommendations for these models to be replicated through professional institutions, other learning organisations and regulatory frameworks in the UK are put forward in the Conclusion as a way forward.

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Section: Using Knowledge Exchange To Embed Bpe In Practicementioning

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Embedding building performance evaluation in UK architectural practice and beyond

Stevenson

2018

Building Research & Information

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“…The objective here is to lead the experiments rapidly and efficiently along a path of improvement toward the general vicinity of the optimum. The method of steepest descent/ascent is applicable for this purpose (Gerrish et al , 2017). The fitted first order response surface, that is, the counters of response ( Y ^) is a series of parallel lines.…”

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An empirical regression model toward optimized ergonomic conditions for monitoring room operators using RSM

Fallahiarezoudar

Ahmadipourroudposht

Ngadiman

2020

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Purpose This study aims to provide an ergonomic design of the monitoring room that has resulted in safe, functional and comfortable environment for the operators, which may lead to improve the efficiency. Currently, uses of closed‐circuit televisions to monitor the critical environments are widely applicable. The information is continuously transferred and analyzed through a center called monitoring room. Design/methodology/approach Here, through creating a systematic analysis, a series of experiments was performed initially to evaluate and then optimize the parameters such as illumination, visual angle, operator-screen distance, number of scenes display in a single screen, workstation height, screen dimension and monitoring time that may affect the visual skill of the operators. Taguchi orthogonal array was used to analyze the significance of parameters on operator’s response time to a threat. The five parameters were distinguished as significant. Later response surface methodology was utilized to optimize the parameters. Findings Quadratic empirical model developed for the response time exposes the optimum response time was achievable at illumination of 500 lux, visual angle of 13°, operator-screen distance of 60 cm, three scenes, workstation height of 120 cm, screen dimension of 34” and monitoring time of 15 min. This shortened the response time by 28 per cent. The adequacy of the fitted model was successfully verified using the confirmation test with α = 95 per cent. Originality/value The novelty of this work lies in the application of a systematic statistical analysis, which enables considering the interaction among the noise parameters and controllable one simultaneously. Furthermore, the obtained regression model can widely be used for adjusting the parameters accordingly based on various anthropometric data.

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“…So far, the measured data (e.g. energy consumption) from buildings has seldom been considered as big data (Gerrish et al , 2017). However, when all available information in the building has been collected on the same platform, it does fit the definition of big data.…”

Section: Big Data In Facility Managementmentioning

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The conditions data model supporting building information models in facility management

Halmetoja¹

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to describe how building information model (BIM) and big data can be combined in the same interface for providing new value to stakeholders, such as the property owner and user, as well as property service and workplace service companies. The research presents a new concept, which shows how the BIM can be exploited efficiently during maintenance. Design/methodology/approach Initially, existing facility management (FM) processes were investigated to find out how to digitize them and identify bottlenecks. Second, BIM’s data content was explored to identify the information that could be used to streamline FM processes. Third, the potential of the active data measured in the building was evaluated. Finally, research was undertaken to find out how constantly fluctuating information can be combined with BIM objects and what kind of added value that combination could offer. The literature review was used to support the primary contribution. In addition, the research problems were described and the basics of the research were obtained by interviews. The author has interviewed 27 professionals from several stakeholders. Findings The first finding is that the BIM can serve as a platform for building use, various services and management when it has been adequately generated during the planning and construction phases and enriched before being commissioned. The other essential finding is the theory of conditions data model (CDM), which is a technical environment that combines active data with BIM. The most important advantages of BIM in FM are as follows: • Building owner attains better user satisfaction, acquires better quality and smarter services, saves energy, ensures better indoor conditions and improves building profitability. • Service providers can develop and offer new services, speed up operations, save resources and generate more profits. • The occupant gets a better user experience, faster and higher quality services and better indoor conditions. Research limitations/implications The CDM enables to generate for the real estate and construction (RE&C) sector a novel BIM-based ecosystem with standard rules, instead of every individual operator developing his/her own unique solution for BIM use in FM. This will have an impact on the entire RE&C sector’s operating methods and will have significant financial implications in the near future. Application of this research is limited to office buildings where indoor condition measuring is undertaken continuously and where the knowledge of the use cases of spaces is available. In addition, the proper BIM in the Industry Foundation Classes format must exist. The evaluation of the validity of big data is not discussed in this article. Visualization of data and content of user interfaces will be the topic of another article by the author. This article does not deal with intricate technical details, but crucial issues are defined. Originality/value The article presents a unique method for BIM use in FM. The theory of CDM (how to combine active data with BIM) is completely new and a similar solution has not been presented earlier. The theory of the presented method will be the crucial key for BIM use and will lead worldwide commissioning. Currently, the theory is under test in the practical pilot project. The results of the project will be published in the next article.

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Analysis of basic building performance data for identification of performance issues

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

Embedding building performance evaluation in UK architectural practice and beyond

Embedding building performance evaluation in UK architectural practice and beyond

An empirical regression model toward optimized ergonomic conditions for monitoring room operators using RSM

The conditions data model supporting building information models in facility management

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