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Aranda-Mena, G, Sher, W, Gameson, R and Ward, P (2005) Evolving trends in nD modelling: the 'construction planning workbench'. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 111–26.

Naji, K K (2005) Virtual environments for improving construction site safety. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 93–102.

Ormerod, M G and Newton, R A (2005) Moving beyond accessibility: the principles of universal (inclusive) design as a dimension in nD modelling of the built environment. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 103–10.

Smith, J (2005) An approach to developing a performance brief at the project inception stage. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 3–20.

Zhang, X, Sexton, M G, Goulding, J S, Aouad, G and Kagioglou, M (2005) Performance modelling for the design of a hybrid concrete structural frame. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 83–91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Hybrid concrete construction; design decision-making; virtual reality; prototyping; performance measurement; simulation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: http://earthscan.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/earthscan/aedm/2005/00000001/00000002/art00002
  • Abstract:
    The nD modelling research agenda is looking at how information technology can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the building design and construction process. Building design is a complex task as there are different, sometimes conflicting, factors to be considered. One of the key challenges for nD modelling is the integration of these factors into the design decision-making process. This paper reports on a collaborative research project that has developed HyCon - a design support tool that allows users at the conceptual design stage to carry out `what-if' analysis in a virtual reality environment to consider various hybrid concrete alternatives against a range of `hard' and `soft' performance criteria. The `hard' criteria allow contractors and designers to assess initial and whole lifecycle cost and production duration implications. The `soft' criteria encourage the whole project team to assess and prioritize the importance and performance of design alternatives against criteria such as physical form and space.

Zou, P X W and Roslan, B A (2005) Different perspectives towards using web-based project management systems in construction: large enterprises versus small- and medium-sized enterprises. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 127–43.