Design Objectives Of Whole Building Design

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We believe in the Whole Building Design model.

 

To achieve a truly successful holistic project, the following  design objectives are  considered in concert and in balance with each other:

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• Accessible: Pertains to building elements, heights and clearances implemented to address the specific needs of disabled people.

• Aesthetics: Pertains to the physical appearance and image of building elements and spaces as well as the integrated design process.

• Cost-Effective: Pertains to selecting building elements on the basis of life-cycle costs (weighing options during concepts, design development, and value engineering) as well as basic cost estimating and budget control.

• Functional/Operational: Pertains to functional programming—spatial needs and requirements, system performance as well as durability and efficient maintenance of building elements.

• Historic Preservation: Pertains to specific actions within a historic district or affecting a historic building whereby building elements and strategies are classifiable into one of the four approaches: preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction.

• Productive: Pertains to occupants' well-being—physical and psychological comfort—including building elements such as air distribution, lighting, workspaces, systems, and technology.

• Secure/Safe: Pertains to the physical protection of occupants and assets from man-made and natural hazards.

• Sustainable: Pertains to environmental performance of building elements and strategies.

 

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