There may be times when the answer to a problem is not known.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesHow Can Value be Reinstated in the Built Environment?.Central to Design to Value is the creation of blended, collaborative teams.
And key to their success is that everyone on these teams, no matter how big or small their role, has a fundamental understanding of and input into the aims and vision of the project.. Of course, emerging from more specialised disciplines means that it can take some time for people to feel comfortable collaborating on a deep level.In a good Design to Value system, everybody’s contribution is valuable, no matter what their role.Leadership and facilitation here are key.
In Design to Value, all elements of the project stay in play.Collaborative teams question the value drivers as they go along and they even question the problem statement.
Sometimes problem statements can be rewritten – part way through a project, answers might be found but the team may determine they are insufficient, and perhaps the very question they are answering needs reframing.
Everything has to be fluid.A more cost-effective approach is to 'shrink-wrap' the assembly process.
By mapping and right-sizing the spatial, environmental, and material transfer needs of each step, the building can be designed to precisely match its functional requirements.This reduces capital costs, operational costs, and energy use..
Considerations for Right-Sizing:.• Technical and Plant Areas: Avoid over-allocating space.