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Atkin, B (1993) Stereotypes and themes in building designs: insights for model builders. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 119-30.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cluster analysis; combinatorial process; decision making; design; modelling
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199300000005
  • Abstract:

    The use of information by designers is reviewed and design decision-making examined. A stereotyping trait in the work of designers is tested for significance in a sample of 40 office buildings. The survey reveals the frequency with which design options occur, suggesting that some may be dominant. Analysis of the patterns of occurrence of the design options highlights clusters of similar buildings, that is themes and variations on the themes, confirming a stereotyping trait. The existence of stereotypes or themes in design is felt to be of interest to model builders and users, insofar as it might help them in better defining potential solution spaces to problems of design cost evaluation.

Betts, M and Liow, S R (1993) The relationship between teaching methods and educational objectives in building education. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 131-41.

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1993) New construction versus maintenance and repair construction technology in the US since World War II. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 151-62.

Dawood, N N and Neale, R H (1993) Forecasting the sales of pre-cast concrete building products. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 81-98.

Jergeas, G F and Revay, S O (1993) Quantifying construction claims using the differential cost method. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 163-6.

Lutz, J D and Hijazi, A (1993) Planning repetitive construction: current practice. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 99-110.

Shash, A A (1993) Factors considered in tendering decisions by top UK contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 111-8.

Tavakoli, A and Kakalia, A (1993) MMS: a materials management system. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 143-9.