A procedure for multi-criteria selection of building assemblies

Nassar, Khaled; Thabet, Walid; Beliveau, Yvan J.

doi:10.1016/s0926-5805(03)00007-4

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“…In engineering, design problems are often analysed under the optimization paradigm, where algorithms optimize parameters and yield an ideal solution (Au 2007, Kaveh andShahrouzi 2008). Nonetheless, the need to consider human perceptions in the search for integrated solutions to comprehensively evaluate systems or sub-systems has led to the introduction of MCDA approaches in design problems (Nassar 2003, Roulet et al 2006, Mateus et al 2008. Moreover, the growing importance of environmental aspects in today's design process emphasizes the need for decision analyses integrating both technical objective results and their impacts on human life and perceptions (Janssen 2001, Bojorquez-Tapia et al 2005, Jolliet et al 2005.…”

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Multicriteria decision analysis applied to the design of light-frame wood wall assemblies

Frenette

Beauregard

Abi‐Zeid

et al. 2010

Journal of Building Performance Simulation

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Designers of light-frame wood wall assemblies should consider several performance criteria simultaneously in addition to minimum requirements set by building codes. Evaluation of various performance characteristics can help select the most suitable configuration for a given project in a given context. In a previous article, we identified appropriate criteria and explored their means of evaluation. Following up, this article integrates the context and the preference of the decision-maker and seeks to obtain a ranking of the various alternatives using quantitative and qualitative information. Four multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) techniques are explored: weighted sum, MACBETH, ELECTRE II, and PROMETHEE. The approach is applied to a case study where five wall assemblies are compared within six different decision contexts. It shows how the choice of the appropriate aggregation method depends on the nature of the performance evaluation scales and demonstrates the usefulness of MCDA to consider simultaneously different aspects of wall performance.

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Section: Objectives and Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Multicriteria decision analysis applied to the design of light-frame wood wall assemblies

Frenette

Beauregard

Abi‐Zeid

et al. 2010

Journal of Building Performance Simulation

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“…It is important to do so with a pairwise comparison (Nassar et al, 2003). In this study, a 3-step AHP method is utilized in order to determine the relative importance weights.…”

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A Decision-Making Process for Selecting Building Envelope Assemblies

Deniz

Ekinci

2016

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

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Building Envelope (BE) design is a decision-making process that involves evaluating and selecting BE assemblies. In this study, a systematic decision-making process is developed for selecting BE assemblies in the BE design process. BE systems are composed of various assemblies, and each one must have certain attributes to satisfy several expected functions. Therefore, the selection problem of an Envelope Assembly may be considered a Multi Attribute Decision Making (MADM) problem. MADM methods can be used to select assemblies based on qualitative and quantitative attributes. Feasible alternatives are selected among all possible alternatives. Next, the relative importance of attributes are determined with the AHP method and alternatives are ranked with the TOPSIS method. A case study tests applicability of the proposed process. The proposed decision-making process can help designers achieve consistent results with preliminary information for BE assembly selection problems.

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“…Although multiple criteria have been used for assessing construction systems and methods, they are largely constrained to technical processes from designers' perspectives (see e.g. Nassar et al 2003) and/or construction processes (see e.g. Idrus and Newman 2002;Rogers 2000).…”

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Establishing and Weighting Decision Criteria for Building System Selection in Housing Construction

Pan

Dainty

Gibb

2012

J. Constr. Eng. Manage.

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Citation: PAN, W., DAINTY, A. and GIBB, A., 2012. Establishing and weighting decision criteria for building system selection in housing construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and AbstractA lack of value-based decision criteria leads to an inability to effectively compare prefabrication and offsite production with conventional construction, which inhibits the realization of benefits of offsite approaches. This paper develops value-based decision criteria and quantifies their relative importance, for assessing building technologies systematically. The research employed a multi-methodological strategy within a broad case-study based design, with six large housebuilding organizations in the UK. These companies together accounted for over a tenth of new-build homes completions in the UK.Over fifty criteria were developed, grouped under cost, time, quality, health and safety, sustainability, process, procurement, and regulatory and statutory acceptance. Cost was ranked most important, which, coupled with time and quality, predominated technology selection in these companies. Sustainability, process and procurement were weighed lower, while health and safety and regulatory and statutory acceptance were deemed compulsory, hence offering no trade-off opportunity. A lack of incorporating innovative sustainable technology into corporate strategy is observed. The developed criteria and the systematic process should help housebuilding organizations manage technological innovation and hopefully achieve more informed corporate decisions.

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A procedure for multi-criteria selection of building assemblies

Cited by 70 publications

References 7 publications

Multicriteria decision analysis applied to the design of light-frame wood wall assemblies

Multicriteria decision analysis applied to the design of light-frame wood wall assemblies

A Decision-Making Process for Selecting Building Envelope Assemblies

Establishing and Weighting Decision Criteria for Building System Selection in Housing Construction

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