A framework for value visualization in the construction industry to support value-oriented design

Abstract

The research in value-oriented design reports the importance of displaying the interdependencies between product components and stakeholders’ values, where it argues that the display of interdependencies is indispensable for the optimal decision-making and for the success of the value-oriented design. However, applications for value visualization in the construction industry lack one or both of the following: (1) the support for multi-value assessment and visualization and (2) the ability to visualize value(s) over time. These two shortcomings hinder the construction industry from fully embracing sustainable value-oriented design. Hence, this paper proposes a visualization framework to bridge the gap in the practice of value visualization regarding (i) the number of visualized values and (ii) time-based multiple-value visualization. The paper also contains a case study that utilizes a condominium building to show the implementation of the proposed framework and demonstrate how results can be interpreted and utilized in the design process.