Enabling the diffusion of sustainable product innovations in BIM library platforms

Bahrami, Soheila; Atkin, Brian; Landin, Anne

doi:10.24840/2183-0606_007.004_0006

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“…Prior research has shown the problem of deficient information concerning the sustainability performance of building ventilation products (Bahrami et al, 2019b). The primary cause is the unstandardized methods manufacturers use for presenting product information, which has also affected the BIM objects (Bahrami et al, 2019a;Pasini et al, 2017). Regarding facade products, several scholars have studied the effect of facade materials on fire spread (e.g.…”

Section: Design and Construction Of Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to analyze the usability of the selected digital tools and the quality of the information they provide, a set of criteria is determined by modifying the information quality frameworks suggested by Eppler (2006, p. 68) and Bahrami et al (2019a) in line with the purpose of this study (see Figure 2). For all three digital tools selected to study, the information quality is analyzed using the criteria in Figure 2.…”

Section: Sasbementioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2017), particularly concerning the sustainability attributes of products (Krueger et al. , 2019) and BIM objects of ventilation products (Bahrami et al. , 2019a).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2013), while the essential quality of information is its truthfulness (Floridi, 2019). The interface usability can be evaluated by the searchability (Whyte, 2019), traceability (Eppler, 2006, p. 71), availability and comparability of the information delivered by the interface (Bahrami et al. , 2019a).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2019b). The primary cause is the unstandardized methods manufacturers use for presenting product information, which has also affected the BIM objects (Bahrami et al. , 2019a; Pasini et al.…”

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The sustainability challenge of product information quality in the design and construction of facades: lessons from the Grenfell Tower fire

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2022

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PurposeThis paper explores the quality and flow of facade product information and the capabilities for avoiding the risk of facade fires early in the design process.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative case study using the process tracing method is conducted in two stages. First, a thematic analysis of reports and literature identified two categories for the problems that caused fast fire spread across the Grenfell Tower facade. This enabled classifying the identified problems into four stages of a facade life cycle: product design and manufacturing, procurement, facade design and construction. Second, the capabilities for avoiding the problems were explored by conducting in-depth interviews with 18 experts in nine countries, analyzing design processes and designers' expertise and examining the usability of three digital interfaces in providing required information for designing fire-safe facades.FindingsThe results show fundamental flaws in the quality of facade product information and usability of digital interfaces concerning fire safety. These flaws, fragmented design processes and overreliance on other specialists increase the risk of design defects that cause fast fire spread across facades.Practical implicationsThe findings have implications for standardization of building product information, digitalization in industrialized construction and facade design management.Originality/valueThis research adds to the body of knowledge on sustainability in the built environment. It is the first study to highlight the fundamental problem of facade product information, which requires urgent attention in the rapid transition toward digital and industrialized construction.

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Section: Design and Construction Of Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sasbementioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2017), particularly concerning the sustainability attributes of products (Krueger et al. , 2019) and BIM objects of ventilation products (Bahrami et al. , 2019a).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%