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Al-Saggaf, A, Hegazy, T, Nasir, H and Taha, M (2022) Computerized DSS for evaluating design performance of residential buildings using additive weighting approach. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 631–51.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Building design; architectural variables; design quality; life-cycle performance; residential buildings; multi-criteria decision analysis; decision support system; computer program;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2021.1941740
  • Abstract:
    Early architectural decisions have an enormous impact on the long-term performance of buildings. Evaluating architectural designs remains a subjective and biased process that varies from one person to another. Based on three questionnaires with 37 expert architects, seven Architectural Design Variables (ADVs) were identified, with a total of 40 design options that suit residential buildings. The experts defined the degree by which each ADV decision positively or negatively affect multiple life-cycle performance criteria: space functionality; construction time and cost; operational performance; and aesthetics. Based on that, this paper presents a novel Architectural Design Decision Support System (AD-DSS) to automatically evaluate and rank any combination of early design, using the Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. The AD-DSS can automatically evaluate any combination of architectural design in terms of overall performance or a specific aspect without subjective inputs. Besides, a simple-user program developed to facilitate multiple system functions. A case study of a residential building with five different design alternatives demonstrated the powerful ability of the AD-DSS to provide early decision advice in a systematic and informed way to project stakeholders.

Ataman, C and Dino, & G (2022) Performative design processes in architectural practices in Turkey: architects’ perception. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 690–704.

Chun, S and Nam, K (2022) Analyzation and prioritization of healthcare environment criteria for designing geriatric long-term care private hospitals in South Korea using an analytic hierarchy process. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 723–38.

Diker, F and Erkan, & (2022) Fuzzy logic method in the design of elementary school classrooms. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 739–58.

França, A J G L and Ornstein, S W (2022) The role of the built environment in updating design requirements in the post-pandemic scenario: a case study of selected diagnostic facilities in Brazil. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 671–89.

Hu, M and Skibniewski, M (2022) The impact of the design team characteristics on the sustainable building construction cost: structural equation model analysis. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 614–30.

Molaei, P, Hashempour, P and Tang, L M (2022) Semi-open spaces of apartments considering COVID-19 pandemic: General expectations of balcony design in the post-pandemic world. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 705–22.

Mushtaha, E, Alsyouf, I, Hamad, R, Elmualim, A, Maksoud, A and Yahia, M W (2022) Developing design guidelines for university campus in hot climate using Quality Function Deployment (QFD): the case of the University of Sharjah, UAE. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 593–613.

Postnikova, O, Bamgbade, J A and Wong, N H (2022) Performance index for public housing in East Malaysia. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 652–70.

Stals, A, Elsen, C and Jancart, S (2022) Integration of parametric modeling tools in small architectural offices – between constraints and organizational strategies. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 759–73.

Xu, Y and Juan, Y (2022) Optimal decision-making model for outdoor environment renovation of old residential communities based on WELL Community Standards in China. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(05), 571–92.