Requirements management in life-cycle design

Title: Requirements management in life-cycle design
Author(s): J. Leinonen, P. Huovila
Paper category : conference
Book title: International Symposium on Intergrated Life-Cycle Design of Materials and Structures
Editor(s): A. Sarja
Print-ISBN: 951-758-408-3
e-ISBN: 235158029X
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2000
Pages: 46 - 59
Total Pages: 14
Nb references: 18
Language: English

Abstract: This paper presents current problems in the project definition phase and discusses their consequences to the project and to the end product, a building. A tool providing assistance in the project definition phase is introduced. Experiences from piloting the tool, EcoProP, in building construction projects are described. The tool is based on a generic classification of building properties. The tool supports documentation of requirements in a form of values or classes so that their conformity in design can be verified. Its intended use is to produce the design brief and to serve as a guide for designers. The decision-making procedure with EcoProP is transparent and the well-documented objectives can be revisited in need of change. The tool is currently implemented in projects of different building types.

Online publication: 2000-04-30
Classification: PROCEDURES, METHODS AND GUIDES OF LIFE-CYCLE DESIGN
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/235158029X.010