Abstract
The need to manage and coordinate design has been recognized in different industries, including construction. However, teams need to have a shared language, which requires a design framework or in other words ontology, providing a terminology, principles and methods. Systems thinking approaches have been used in variety of design ontologies, here we have focused on the Domain Theory (DT). The purpose of this work is to understand how a common design framework aids the design inquiry and management. For that the DT is outlined, its implications to construction are reviewed and a case study as a main method is carried out to illustrate the effectiveness of this design theory for practice. The DT provided the common framework for studying end users, their needs and requirements based on their business operations. Also, the DT supported the design team in understanding the purpose of verification and validation. Results indicate that the common theory reinforced focusing on key parameters, issues and design requirements. However, outcomes also illustrate that system approaches tend to be resource intensive, requiring a more thorough analysis up-front.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016 |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume V - Advancing Products and Services |
Editors | Nebil Achour |
Publisher | Tampere University of Technology. Department of Civil Engineering |
Pages | 374-385 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | V |
ISBN (Print) | 9789521537455 |
Publication status | Published - 27 May 2016 |
Event | CIB World Building Congress 2016: Intelligent Built Environment for Life - Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland Duration: 30 May 2016 → 3 Jun 2016 http://www.wbc16.com/wbc16.html (Link to Conference Website ) |
Publication series
Name | Tampere University of Technology. Department of Civil Engineering. Construction Management and Economics. Report |
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Volume | 18 |
ISSN (Print) | 1797-8904 |
Conference
Conference | CIB World Building Congress 2016 |
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Abbreviated title | CIB WBC 2016 |
Country/Territory | Finland |
City | Tampere |
Period | 30/05/16 → 3/06/16 |
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