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Category 1: performance reliability |
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Description | Assessing the level of effort needed to accomplish optimal operational performance from the desired building |
Elements | Critical systems redundancy, architectural stability, structural stability, civil stability and reliability of mechanical, and electrical and plumbing systems |
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Category 2: maintenance requirements |
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Description | Evaluating the level of effort requirements needed to meet the requirements of the maintenance |
Elements | Daily occupancy loads, maximum occupancy requirements, equipment monitoring requirements, materials, finishes, commissioning plans, maintenance impact, and compatibility with existing maintenance |
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Category 3: design issues |
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Description | Considering design issues and the level of effort needed to meet these issues |
Elements | Layout flexibility, design life, aesthetics, master plan compatibility, and overall size of building |
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Category 4: building level of service |
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Description | Assessing the level of performance for the desired building in terms of space planning and functionality |
Elements | Outline of desired goals of building performance, an achievable level of service, and an acceptable approach to establish project criterion |
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Category 5: envisioned post occupancy |
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Description | Evaluation of building from current users of the building to identify necessary improvements in building design and performance and to assess the overall building scope |
Elements | Postoccupancy evaluation, retrocommissioning and perceived productivity studies, and end-of-life cycle considerations |
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