Space layout planning is one of the most important and complex parts of any architectural design ... more Space layout planning is one of the most important and complex parts of any architectural design process. In order to design a building that responds to most of its related requirements, an architect (or architectural team) should spend much time and effort on studying the specific situations of the building and all the relationships that should exist within the building rooms and between the interior and exterior spaces.
Aligning Contractual, Technological, and Organizational Elements to Achieve Higher Performance bu... more Aligning Contractual, Technological, and Organizational Elements to Achieve Higher Performance buildings: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis Approach
Highly energy efficient (HEE) buildings require a whole-system approach to building design. Schol... more Highly energy efficient (HEE) buildings require a whole-system approach to building design. Scholars have suggested many tools, techniques, and processes to address the cross-disciplinary complexities of such an approach, but how these elements might be best combined to lead to better project outcomes is yet unknown. To address this, we surveyed architects associated with 33 AIA-COTE award-winning projects on the social, organizational, and technological elements of wholesystem design (WSD) practices. We then used fuzzy sets-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to analyze the interdependencies among those elements. We found three distinct pathways for design and construction of HEE buildings: information-driven, process-driven, or organizationdriven. We also found that HEE buildings share some conditions for success, including having shared goals, owners' engagement in the design process, and frequent and participatory interorganizational meetings. Our findings can help practitioners strategize and make decisions on incorporating WSD elements associated with their project types. Moreover, these results provide a
International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 2015
Globally distributed student team projects allow for complex and multifaceted learning outcomes t... more Globally distributed student team projects allow for complex and multifaceted learning outcomes through experiential educational settings. While the students involved may be studying built environment disciplines such as architecture, engineering and construction, distributed teams are mediated by technology, separated by time zones, and differentiated by culture. In this paper, we explore such multifaceted learning in a globally distributed team project where students from seven universities on three continents participated in a 2-week global team workshop to study rapid construction for disaster response. The participating schools included the
2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings
is a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He re... more is a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Architecture with Distinction from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Across a twenty-year academic career, he has taught design and construction studios, building detailing and assemblages, and architectural theory, and has been recognized institutionally and nationally for teaching. His research is focused on integrated AEC practice, studio-based learning, and design thinking. He is a licensed architect and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional. Hoda-Homayouni, University of Washington Hoda Homayouni is a senior Ph.D. student in the Built Environment program, University of Washington (UW). She is also a teaching associate in the Construction management department, at UW.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we will report on how the introduction of a new technology, Building Info... more ABSTRACT In this paper, we will report on how the introduction of a new technology, Building Information Models (BIM), is in the process of changing collaboration among architects, engineers, and builders. Using a multi-method study of comparative case studies and triangulation interviews, we have observed two building projects over an eight-month period, interviewed architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, and we are able to create generalizable grounded theory about technology-supported ...
Abstract Researchers have found successful collaboration that spans organizational boundaries enh... more Abstract Researchers have found successful collaboration that spans organizational boundaries enhances the productivity of the design and construction process. Researchers and practitioners alike argue using Building Information Modeling (BIM) should lead to tighter collaboration and closer communication among project participants working in cross-organizational environments. Using data from observations over fifteen months of the integrated design process of a laboratory building project, we build a typology of the ...
High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction pr... more High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction project delivery, which encompasses various performance goals such as energy efficiency, environmental considerations, and occupants' wellbeing. Compared to traditional buildings, HP projects require closer integration in the design and construction process. Researchers have used conventional qualitative analysis to identify successful strategies in facilitating integration, and quantitative methods of research to rank such techniques in order of effectiveness. However, there have not been significant attempts in evaluating the joint causal effect of such strategies and uncovering the causal mechanisms that underlie successful HP projects. Utilizing a new methodology called fuzzy set-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs-QCA), we analyzed the configurations of integration strategies used in over 30 HP projects. We found that the four elements of 1) setting ambitious environmental goals, 2) having committed and trustworthy team members, 3) using advanced information management technologies, and 4) early and frequent involvement of the key team members create a sufficient recipe for achieving high level of energy efficiency. Our analysis also shows that in presence of the above elements, contractual agreements do not emerge a necessary element, as contractual barriers can be overcome with leadership, information systems, and work processes that engender an environment of trust, openness, and ambitiousness. INTRODUCTION: CAUSAL COMPLEXITIES IN HP PROJECTS Buildings, from construction to occupancy, are major sources of environmental degradation and global warming. According to United States Green Building Council (USGBC, 2009) buildings in United States account for 40% of primary energy use and 40% of CO2 emissions. To alleviate these major negative impacts, several movements and practice paradigms (such as low-impact developments, and High Performance (HP) buildings) have emerged to produce buildings that are built and operated with higher standards in terms of their environmental impacts (Fischer, 2010).
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning …, 2000
... topologically distinct equivalence classes of solutions with a linear programming algorithmse... more ... topologically distinct equivalence classes of solutions with a linear programming algorithmsearching each class for ... TRY HIS HAND: Now set the user down to an interactive graphic display ... 2.2 An Approach to Computerized Space Planning Using Graph Theory (Grason, 1971) ...
Current and emerging set-theoretic methods offer powerful new tools for analyzing social science ... more Current and emerging set-theoretic methods offer powerful new tools for analyzing social science concepts. These methods allow for analytic comparison across qualitative data, combining the methodological strengths associated with quantitative work while allowing for the conceptual and theoretical development with data, as is usually associated with qualitative work. Fuzzy sets help researchers link theory and data analysis more closely because of the conceptual work done during the analysis phase. ...
High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction pr... more High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction project delivery, which encompasses various performance goals such as energy efficiency, environmental considerations, and occupants' well-being. Compared to traditional buildings, HP projects require closer integration in the design and construction process. Researchers have used conventional qualitative analysis to identify successful strategies in facilitating integration, and quantitative methods of research to rank such techniques in order of effectiveness. However, there have not been significant attempts in evaluating the joint causal effect of such strategies and uncovering the causal mechanisms that underlie successful HP projects. Utilizing a new methodology called fuzzy set-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs-QCA), we analyzed the configurations of integration strategies used in over 30 HP projects. We found that the four elements of 1) setting ambitious environmental goals, 2) having committed and trustworthy team members, 3) using advanced information management technologies, and 4) early and frequent involvement of the key team members create a sufficient recipe for achieving high level of energy efficiency. Our analysis also shows that in presence of the above elements, contractual agreements do not emerge a necessary element, as contractual barriers can be overcome with leadership, information systems, and work processes that engender an environment of trust, openness, and ambitiousness.
Space layout planning is one of the most important and complex parts of any architectural design ... more Space layout planning is one of the most important and complex parts of any architectural design process. In order to design a building that responds to most of its related requirements, an architect (or architectural team) should spend much time and effort on studying the specific situations of the building and all the relationships that should exist within the building rooms and between the interior and exterior spaces.
Aligning Contractual, Technological, and Organizational Elements to Achieve Higher Performance bu... more Aligning Contractual, Technological, and Organizational Elements to Achieve Higher Performance buildings: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis Approach
Highly energy efficient (HEE) buildings require a whole-system approach to building design. Schol... more Highly energy efficient (HEE) buildings require a whole-system approach to building design. Scholars have suggested many tools, techniques, and processes to address the cross-disciplinary complexities of such an approach, but how these elements might be best combined to lead to better project outcomes is yet unknown. To address this, we surveyed architects associated with 33 AIA-COTE award-winning projects on the social, organizational, and technological elements of wholesystem design (WSD) practices. We then used fuzzy sets-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to analyze the interdependencies among those elements. We found three distinct pathways for design and construction of HEE buildings: information-driven, process-driven, or organizationdriven. We also found that HEE buildings share some conditions for success, including having shared goals, owners' engagement in the design process, and frequent and participatory interorganizational meetings. Our findings can help practitioners strategize and make decisions on incorporating WSD elements associated with their project types. Moreover, these results provide a
International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 2015
Globally distributed student team projects allow for complex and multifaceted learning outcomes t... more Globally distributed student team projects allow for complex and multifaceted learning outcomes through experiential educational settings. While the students involved may be studying built environment disciplines such as architecture, engineering and construction, distributed teams are mediated by technology, separated by time zones, and differentiated by culture. In this paper, we explore such multifaceted learning in a globally distributed team project where students from seven universities on three continents participated in a 2-week global team workshop to study rapid construction for disaster response. The participating schools included the
2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings
is a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He re... more is a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Architecture with Distinction from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Across a twenty-year academic career, he has taught design and construction studios, building detailing and assemblages, and architectural theory, and has been recognized institutionally and nationally for teaching. His research is focused on integrated AEC practice, studio-based learning, and design thinking. He is a licensed architect and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional. Hoda-Homayouni, University of Washington Hoda Homayouni is a senior Ph.D. student in the Built Environment program, University of Washington (UW). She is also a teaching associate in the Construction management department, at UW.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we will report on how the introduction of a new technology, Building Info... more ABSTRACT In this paper, we will report on how the introduction of a new technology, Building Information Models (BIM), is in the process of changing collaboration among architects, engineers, and builders. Using a multi-method study of comparative case studies and triangulation interviews, we have observed two building projects over an eight-month period, interviewed architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, and we are able to create generalizable grounded theory about technology-supported ...
Abstract Researchers have found successful collaboration that spans organizational boundaries enh... more Abstract Researchers have found successful collaboration that spans organizational boundaries enhances the productivity of the design and construction process. Researchers and practitioners alike argue using Building Information Modeling (BIM) should lead to tighter collaboration and closer communication among project participants working in cross-organizational environments. Using data from observations over fifteen months of the integrated design process of a laboratory building project, we build a typology of the ...
High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction pr... more High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction project delivery, which encompasses various performance goals such as energy efficiency, environmental considerations, and occupants' wellbeing. Compared to traditional buildings, HP projects require closer integration in the design and construction process. Researchers have used conventional qualitative analysis to identify successful strategies in facilitating integration, and quantitative methods of research to rank such techniques in order of effectiveness. However, there have not been significant attempts in evaluating the joint causal effect of such strategies and uncovering the causal mechanisms that underlie successful HP projects. Utilizing a new methodology called fuzzy set-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs-QCA), we analyzed the configurations of integration strategies used in over 30 HP projects. We found that the four elements of 1) setting ambitious environmental goals, 2) having committed and trustworthy team members, 3) using advanced information management technologies, and 4) early and frequent involvement of the key team members create a sufficient recipe for achieving high level of energy efficiency. Our analysis also shows that in presence of the above elements, contractual agreements do not emerge a necessary element, as contractual barriers can be overcome with leadership, information systems, and work processes that engender an environment of trust, openness, and ambitiousness. INTRODUCTION: CAUSAL COMPLEXITIES IN HP PROJECTS Buildings, from construction to occupancy, are major sources of environmental degradation and global warming. According to United States Green Building Council (USGBC, 2009) buildings in United States account for 40% of primary energy use and 40% of CO2 emissions. To alleviate these major negative impacts, several movements and practice paradigms (such as low-impact developments, and High Performance (HP) buildings) have emerged to produce buildings that are built and operated with higher standards in terms of their environmental impacts (Fischer, 2010).
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning …, 2000
... topologically distinct equivalence classes of solutions with a linear programming algorithmse... more ... topologically distinct equivalence classes of solutions with a linear programming algorithmsearching each class for ... TRY HIS HAND: Now set the user down to an interactive graphic display ... 2.2 An Approach to Computerized Space Planning Using Graph Theory (Grason, 1971) ...
Current and emerging set-theoretic methods offer powerful new tools for analyzing social science ... more Current and emerging set-theoretic methods offer powerful new tools for analyzing social science concepts. These methods allow for analytic comparison across qualitative data, combining the methodological strengths associated with quantitative work while allowing for the conceptual and theoretical development with data, as is usually associated with qualitative work. Fuzzy sets help researchers link theory and data analysis more closely because of the conceptual work done during the analysis phase. ...
High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction pr... more High-Performance (HP) buildings are known for the holistic approach to design and construction project delivery, which encompasses various performance goals such as energy efficiency, environmental considerations, and occupants' well-being. Compared to traditional buildings, HP projects require closer integration in the design and construction process. Researchers have used conventional qualitative analysis to identify successful strategies in facilitating integration, and quantitative methods of research to rank such techniques in order of effectiveness. However, there have not been significant attempts in evaluating the joint causal effect of such strategies and uncovering the causal mechanisms that underlie successful HP projects. Utilizing a new methodology called fuzzy set-Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs-QCA), we analyzed the configurations of integration strategies used in over 30 HP projects. We found that the four elements of 1) setting ambitious environmental goals, 2) having committed and trustworthy team members, 3) using advanced information management technologies, and 4) early and frequent involvement of the key team members create a sufficient recipe for achieving high level of energy efficiency. Our analysis also shows that in presence of the above elements, contractual agreements do not emerge a necessary element, as contractual barriers can be overcome with leadership, information systems, and work processes that engender an environment of trust, openness, and ambitiousness.
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