Bergmann, Christian

Designing processes : a strategy for the future of construction - Basel Birkhauser 2019 - 213p.

1 Introduction p.13

1.1 Architecture as a Reflection Of Society p.14
Sustainable Development as Guiding Principal
The Significance of Construction the Transformation of the Word
A New Era the Digitalization of the World

1.2 Thinking in Terms of Interrelationships p.17
Construction as a System- built Environment as a System
From Design Process To Process Design
The Beginning of a New Avant-Garde
Objective And Structure Of This Book

2 Theoretical Framework p.23
2.1 The Term Process: A Definition
Processes In Management
Reengineering Architecture: A New Approach
Perspectives from The History Of Philosophy
The Concept of a Process In Construction
Parameters: Values, Materials, Commodities
Construction as A Feedback-Enabled Process

2.2 The Term Strategy: A Definition p.35
Meaning, Type, and Content of a Strategy
Strategy Levels: Vision, Mission, and Objectives

2.3 Basics of Organization p.37
Handling Scarce Commodities: Specialization
Shortcomings At The Interfaces:
The Role of the Coordinator
Systematization and Standardization
Construction with Systems - Construction As Part of a System

2.4 Systems Thinking, Communication, And Knowledge p.42
Systems Theory: An Introduction
Cybernetics: The Principle of Circularity
Technical, Social, And Sociotechnical Systems
Communication Of Information: Difference Theory

2.5 Innovation and Sustainability p.49
Innovation as The Key To Sustainable Construction
Heuristic Concept: The Innovation System
The Term Innovation: A Definition
Innovation Potential In Construction: A New Horizon

3 Analysis of the Current Situation p.63
3.1 Organization of Construction: Theory and Practice
The Fee Structure as a Basis for the Process p.64
Service Phases and Service Scopes in Building Design
Service Scopes for Specialist Engineers and Designers
Chronology of Process Content

3.2 The Participants: The Individuals Professionally Involved In Construction p.71
Overview According To Phases of the Life Cycle
The Classical Participants
The New Participants

3.3 Deriving Insights p.80

Explicit and Implicit Performance Problems
Systematic And Systemic Categorization


4 Definition of the Target Situation p.89
4.1 Requirements for the Construction Industry of the Future p.90
Fragmentary Approaches to Sustainability
Holistic Approaches: Triple Zero and Cradle to Cradle

4.2 Fully Recyclable Building p.93
Initial Situation And Required Action
Disassembly and Recycling
The Building as a Technical System
Materials Selection and Connection Techniques
Disassembly Process: Base Component and Platform Principle
Recycling-Friendly Design

5 Analysis of Internal Approaches p.105
5.1 The Quantifying Of Quality p.106
The Term Quality: A Definition
Architectural Quality: Quality of Sustainability
The Certification of Quality
Critical View

5.2 Integrative Process Models p.112
Construction Team (Bouw Team) Models
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Critical View
Insourcing: Architecture as a Brand

5.3 The Digitalization Of Construction p.120
Parametricism vs. Performance
Digital Processes
Digital Design Technologies

5.4 Information-Based Modeling p.125
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Effects on the Process
BIM as A Tool for Sustainability Critical View

6 Analysis of External Approaches p.137
6.1 Evolution of Automotive Manufacturing p.138
From Mass Production to Divisionalization
From Taylorization to the Platform Principle
From The Classical to the Digital Process
From Process to Strategy Level

6.2 Synergy Effects In Related Disciplines p.144
Mobile and Immobile Construction
Influence of Shipbuilding

6.3 Deriving Insights p.146
Societal Parameters
Systematizing the Conclusions Drawn

6.4 Conclusions For The Process In Construction p.150
Possibilities for Transferring Concepts
Critical Examination

7 Strategy Development p.157

7.1 The System-Environment Model In Construction p.158
Material and Immaterial Resources
Parameters: Mechanisms of Control
Resource Cycles: Project as Interface
Knowledge Cycles Along The Material Cycle

7.2 Strategy Levels p.165
Vision and Mission
Guiding Principles and Objectives

7.3 Effects on Job Profiles p.168
The Responsibility of Architects And Engineers
The Situation of Architects
Designing Appropriate Training for Architects
The Role of the Architect In The Future
Societal Perspective

8 Looking Forward p.177

8.1 Impermanent Construction: A Future Scenario p.178
Flexibility vs. Individuality
Deliberately Shortening the Life Cycle

8.2 Summary p.186
Conclusion
Future Research

Appendix p.191



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