Building Flexibility Management

Saari, Arto; Heikkilä, Pekka

doi:10.2174/1874836800802010239

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“…The realization of new activities is largely conditioned by building structure solutions. In order to enable changes in space function with a low level of resource consumption, it is necessary to form larger spans (from minimum 7.5 to 12 m) and higher floor-to-ceiling heights (minimum 2.7 m) [114][115][116]. A structural floor system should accommodate several mechanical and electrical service distribution schemes based on different space functions [117].…”

Section: Functional Adaptabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Creating Sustainable Buildings: Structural Design Based on the Criterion of Social Benefits for Building Users

Nenadović

Milošević

2022

Sustainability

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Sustainable building involves reducing negative environmental impacts with a simultaneous increase in life quality. The aim is to optimize building performances while considering all aspects of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social. The building structure determines the building’s performances, and it should be designed and evaluated as a subsystem of the building, in line with the objectives of the system–building. This paper investigates structural design based on integrated design objectives within the criterion of social benefits for users throughout the use phase of the building, focusing on protection and safety, aspects of comfort, spatial organization, spatial adaptability, and maintenance. The problem was studied using integrative literature review methodology and system theory. The main findings of the research are a review and critical analysis of the representative literature and the derived conceptual framework for structural design based on the criterion of social benefits for building users, which should support more comprehensive and more efficient decision-making during systemic design and optimization of buildings. The presented integrated literature review indicates the need for the application of a systemic approach to structural design in order to create sustainable buildings.

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Section: Functional Adaptabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Creating Sustainable Buildings: Structural Design Based on the Criterion of Social Benefits for Building Users

Nenadović

Milošević

2022

Sustainability

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“…Some spaces might need to be merged into other spaces (Reed et al, 2002). Additionally, some spaces might need to be subdivided into smaller spaces (Saari and Heikkila, 2008). In either scenarios, the architect needs to carefully coordinate the changes and the locations of systems and services within each of the remodeled space.…”

Section: Lifecycle Factors Affecting the Successful Delivery Of Remod...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reed et al (2002),Kelly et al (2003),Yu et al (2005),Lau and Kong (2006),Wong and Li (2006),Saari and Heikkila (2008),Jiang and Liu (2010), AlZarooni et al (2011), Choi (2013, Clark and Pause (2012), Hassanain et al (2014), Natapov et al (2015), Ching and Winkel (2016), Seshadhri and Paul (2017), Liu et al (2018), Sotsek and Leitner (2018), Leon et al (2020), Zaballos et al (2020), Chalhoub et al (2021) Vidal and Marle (2008), Luu et al (2009), Remington et al (2009), De Melo et al (2011), Arthur-Aidoo et al (2014), Assbeihat and Sweis (2015), Senouci et al (2017), Jongsik et al (2017), Donato et al (2018), Almutairi and Weheba (2018), Khalifa and Mahamid (2019), Bортн{к (2019), Marzouk et al (2019), Hosseinpour et al (2022),…”

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Remodeling as a circular approach in built facilities: an assessment of lifecycle factors towards successful delivery

Hassanain

Mahroos

2022

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PurposeThis research presents a review and assessment of the factors affecting the implementation of remodeling projects, during their lifecycle.Design/methodology/approachA mixed design approach comprising of qualitative and quantitative methods was utilized. The research commenced with a literature review to identify the factors affecting remodeling projects over their lifecycle phases, namely re-programing, design, construction, and operation and maintenance. A survey was administered, to solicit experts' evaluation of importance, on a sample of 90 professionals, including 30 architects, 30 contractors and 30 real estate developers, to obtain a diversified assessment of the factors. Based on the values of their relative importance indices, a set of 27 factors were ranked and correlated, among all areas, to expose the differentiation of their views.FindingsThe research has empirically determined that data availability of the remodeling project, contractor competency for carrying out the remodeling project, and safety during the disassembly and demolition (D&D) activities are the most important lifecycle factors leading to a successful delivery of the remodeling projects. These factors provide a practical guide for professionals endeavoring on delivering a successful and effective remodeling of built facilities.Originality/valueThis research explores professional practice in comparison to the literature and the legislative discourses, to ensure an effective delivery of remodeling projects over their lifecycle. This research provides practitioners, and regulators with a lacked area of research, while introducing a thorough investigation upon the factors affecting remodeling projects, their importance and ranking, from a project's lifecycle perception.

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“…It is typical for these articles to focus not on a specific property type but on concepts. The studies represent a combination of qualitative, theoretical and conceptual studies; however, their methodologies are more varied than those of the other categories and include net present value calculations (Saari and Heikkilä, 2008), building information modelling (BIM) (Nguyen et al , 2010), case studies and semi-structured interviews (Renukappa et al , 2012). From a sustainability perspective, environmental issues dominate, but some studies explore economics, and one takes ethics into account (Farmer and Guy, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Sustainability in facilities management: an overview of current research

Nielsen

Sarasoja

Galamba

2016

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Purpose Climate adaptation, energy efficiency, sustainable development and green growth are societal challenges for which the Facilities Management (FM) profession can develop solutions and make positive contributions on the organisational level and with societal-level effects. To base the emerging sub-discipline of sustainable facilities management (SFM) on research, an overview of current studies is needed. The purpose of this literature review is to provide exactly this overview. Design/methodology/approach This article identifies and examines current research studies on SFM through a comprehensive and systematic literature review. The literature review included screening of 85 identified scientific journals and almost 20,000 articles from the period of 2007-2012. Of the articles reviewed, 151 were identified as key articles and categorised according to topic. Findings The literature review indicated that the current research varies in focus, methodology and application of theory, and it was concluded that the current research primary addresses environmental sustainability, whereas the current research which takes an integrated strategic approach to SFM is limited. The article includes lists of reviewed journals and articles to support the further development of SFM in research and practice. Research limitations/implications The literature review includes literature from 2007 to 2012, to manage the analytical process within the project period. However, with the current categorisation and the access to the reviewed journals and articles, it is possible to continue with the latest literature. Practical implications The article provides an overview of theoretical and practical knowledge which can guide: how to document and measure the performance of building operations in terms of environmental, social and economical impacts? How to improve the sustainability performance of buildings? What are the potentials for and barriers to integrating sustainability into FM on strategic, tactical and operational levels? Originality/value The paper presents the most comprehensive literature study on SFM so far, and represents an important knowledge basis which is likely to become a key reference point for pioneers and scholars in the emerging sub-discipline of SFM.

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Building Flexibility Management

Cited by 12 publications

References 2 publications

Creating Sustainable Buildings: Structural Design Based on the Criterion of Social Benefits for Building Users

Creating Sustainable Buildings: Structural Design Based on the Criterion of Social Benefits for Building Users

Remodeling as a circular approach in built facilities: an assessment of lifecycle factors towards successful delivery

Sustainability in facilities management: an overview of current research

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