Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T15:18:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Moema Patricia 2010.pdf: 8288081 bytes, checksum: 2b2f22f313267011fb62367c89de8a95 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-09-20 / This study examines the design process management and its interrelation with the constructive process of multifamily residential buildings. Based on an exploratory survey to identify and understand the methodologies for managing the design activity into two companies in the metropolitan region of Goiania, this work is divided into three phases: literature review, desk research and field research (based interviews with key players in the process). To support this work in the investigation of major issues influencing the design process, one of the key steps in the roadmap construction work was the adoption of two reference models: (i) the reference model for building integrated design process management proposed by Romano (2003), and (ii) the manuals scope of projects and services for the real estate industry (AGESC, 2010). These models helped in the development of a roadmap for semi-structured individual and group members with different professional process in two companies. With the purpose of fostering multidisciplinary cooperation and integration between different actors, the results of this study may be relevant to people who will handle or manage projects so that they can reflect on how to improve the postures adopted by the guidelines prepared and that they cast in development of practices and progress of the project management of buildings. / Este trabalho analisa a gestão do processo do projeto e sua inter-relação com o processo construtivo de edificações residenciais multifamiliares. Fundamentado em um levantamento de caráter exploratório, para identificação e compreensão das metodologias de gestão da atividade projetual em duas construtoras e incorporadoras da região metropolitana de Goiânia, dividiu-se o trabalho em três etapas: pesquisa bibliográfica, pesquisa documental e pesquisa de campo (baseada em entrevistas com os principais agentes do processo). A fim de subsidiar este trabalho na investigação dos principais aspectos que influenciam o processo de projeto, um dos passos principais para construção do roteiro do trabalho foi a adoção de dois modelos de referência: (i) o modelo de gerenciamento do processo de projeto proposto por Romano (2003), e; (ii) os manuais de escopo de projetos e serviços para a indústria imobiliária (AGESC, 2010). Estes modelos auxiliaram no desenvolvimento do roteiro para as entrevistas semi-estruturadas, individuais e em grupo com os diferentes profissionais integrantes do processo em duas empresas de construção e/ou incorporação. Com o propósito de fomentar a cooperação multidisciplinar e a integração entre os diversos agentes, os resultados deste estudo podem ser relevantes para pessoas que gerenciam ou gerenciarão projetos, para que possam refletir sobre como melhorar as posturas adotadas por meio das diretrizes formuladas e que estas auxiliem na evolução das práticas e no progresso do processo de gestão do projeto de edifícios.

A finalidade deste trabalho é apresentar o desenvolvimento, através da utilização da linguagem de programação AutoLISP, de programa computacional relacionado à etapa de projeto de edifícios em alvenaria. O programa, intitulado ALVPLUS, auxilia nas atividades de modulação das alvenarias, geração automática de elevações e inserção de detalhes relacionados à alvenaria estrutural como disposições construtivas, armaduras, quantitativos de materiais e legendas, dispostos em arquivos eletrônicos do seu banco de dados. Além disso, discute-se os parâmetros associados à implementação da racionalização construtiva, considerando a compatibilização entre o projeto estrutural e os demais projetos (arquitetônico, instalações, entre outros). A utilização deste programa propicia o aumento da produtividade e da padronização dos projetos de alvenarias, assim como o aumento da qualidade e entendimento desses projetos. / This work's purpose is to present the development of software related to the stage of masonry's building design, through the use of the programming language AutoLISP. The software, entitled ALVPLUS, aids in the activities of masonries' modulation, automatic generation of elevations and insertion of details related to the structural masonry as constructive dispositions, armors, materials quantification and legends, available in its database. Besides, it's discussed the parameters associated to the implementation of the constructive rationalization, considering the compatibility between the structural designs and the other projects (architectural, installations, among others). The use of this software propitiates the productivity's increase and the standardization of the masonries' projects, as well as the increase of the quality and understanding of those projects.

The aim of the thesis is to find out whether it is possible to succeed on a design market with a new brand and with minimal financial resources. A Czech design startup Czevitrum is considered as model company in this situation. I focus on the development of Czevitrum's brand during the past two years mapping the brand's strategy on foreign markets and analyzing the product and its marketing communication. Based on the findings, I propose next steps for Czevitrum's brand building.

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Building design processes are dynamic and complex. The context of a building pro- ject is manifold and depends on the cultural context, climatic conditions and personal design preferences. Many stakeholders may be involved in deciding between a large space of possible designs defined by a set of influential design parameters. Building performance simulation is the state-of-the-art way to provide estimates of the energy and environmental performance of various design alternatives. However, setting up a simulation model can be labour intensive and evaluating it can be com- putationally costly. As a consequence, building simulations often occur towards the end of the design process instead of being an active component in design processes. This observation and the growing availability of machine learning algorithms as an aid to exploring analytical problems has lead to the development of surrogate mo- dels. The idea of surrogate models is to learn from a high-fidelity counterpart, here a building simulation model, by emulating the simulation outputs given the simula- tion inputs. The key advantage is their computational efficiency. They can produce performance estimates for hundreds of thousands of building designs within seconds. This has great potential to innovate the field. Instead of only being able to assess a few specific designs, entire regions of the design space can be explored, or instan- taneous feedback on the sustainability of building can be given to architects during design sessions. This PhD thesis aims to advance the young field of building energy simulation surrogate models. It contributes by: (a) deriving Bayesian surrogate models that are aware of their uncertainties and can warn of large approximation errors; (b) deriving surrogate models that can process large weather data (≈150’000 inputs) and estimate the associated impact on building performance; (c) calibrating a simulation model via fast iterations of surrogate models, and (d) benchmarking the use of surrogate-based calibration against other approaches. / Graduate

With increasing knowledge about the indoor climate in recent years, preventive methods to avoid health problems caused by deficient building performance may become preferable to reactive methods. Benefits from preventive actions have been suggested for late building design phases, construction, and building operations, however, few data are available that demonstrate the benefits of preventive actions in early planning phases. In a case study, expected building performance in respect to indoor air quality and thermal conditions in a large judicial facility in North America was evaluated retrospectively at the end of the schematic design and substantial completion phases. A process for evaluation of building performance at schematic design is developed from existing procedures for building diagnostics in operating buildings. Criteria for evaluation of expected building environmental quality at schematic design as available from standards and guidelines are presented. The results of the study show that building diagnostics at schematic design can be an effective mean of prevention of occupant health problems. Further findings indicate that the assurance of indoor environmental quality can be improved, if the criteria for expected building performance are defined and complied with from early on. It is concluded that implementation of building diagnostics in early project phases can reduce the likelihood of adverse health effects in operating buildings. / Master of Science

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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions due to human activities have considerably increased in the past decades which are the main contributors of global warming. In order to limit the consequences of the global climate change happening, all sectors must reduce their carbon emissions and especially the building industry which represents 19% of the carbon footprint of human activities. This paper is giving methods to help reduce the carbon footprint of a building when designing it such as life cycle assessment which allow project teams to compare the global warming potential of all building materials. Those methods are used and challenged in a case study of an architectural competition project named quai d’Issy in Paris, France. Using biobased materials help reduce the carbon footprint of a building, a structure made of timber and concrete elements can emit less than 21% of GHGs than a classic concrete structure. By sourcing reused and recycled building materials, by using geothermal heat pump as heating and cooling systems for example, we have been able to reach for the quai d’Issy project a carbon footprint of 930kgC02eq/m2 of floor area, which is less than level needed for the highest French environmental certification. However, these results can be obtained only if the building materials companies continue their work to develop low-carbon materials and promote recycled and reused materials. This study emphasises the need to spread knowledge of the tools to design low-carbon building to all the actors of the building industry in order to promote behaviours that will limit the consequences of climate change.

The primary energy costs of building materials and structures are discussed and comparisons are made between typical dwelling types. The economics of alternative wall, roof and floor constructions, providing various levels of insulationy are examined. Costs are assessed for a number of periods from 1970 to early 1980 for heating by gas and night rate electricity. The effect of price changes-on the economic attractiveness of insulation is investigated and the likely effects of future price rises are considered. It is concluded that, in certain circumstances, higher levels of insulation than those normally used in the UK have been economically attractive for the last few years and may possibly become more so. A survey of over fifty local authority houses with central heating, carried out by the author in Spring 1978, is described. Three types of houses of similar size were involved, having gas-fired 'wet' systems, and ducted warm air heating from electric storage and gas-fired units respectively. The survey was designed to determine certain aspects of occupant behaviour relevant to fuel consumption. Using regression techniques, relationships are obtained which explain more than two thirds of the variance of mean useful energy input rate between the houses of a given type in cold weather in terms of hours of use of central heating window opening habits, and for warm air heating, the closing of outlet registers. It was also revealed that for the house types with gas-fired heating the number of hours of use of the central heating was strongly influenced by household size and occupancy patterns. The implications for building design of the effects of occupant behaviour and of financial and energy costs are discussed.

The following paper will explore the future of sustainable building practices as it relates to building design rating systems and whether building design rating systems are effective in conserving energy and resources in the construction of new buildings. This paper will begin by highlighting some of the general principles behind sustainable design practices, and the challenges of determining if building design rating systems are utilized effectively towards the goal of sustainability. In addition, the paper will highlight issues specific to ongoing litigation in Gifford v. U.S. Green Building Council and allegations made within the lawsuit that question the methodology and efficacy of building design rating systems. How political and ideological influences have propelled sustainability practices into the mainstream, and to what extent government is and should be involved in regulating building design rating systems will also be explored. Lastly, how will new energy performance and sustainable design methodologies, which are now being required in the law, affect the professional liability of building design professionals in the future?