Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In consultancy processes for the integrated performance assessment of building façades, challenges include handling multiple performance metrics related to environmental comfort and energy efficiency, tight project deadlines, complex analyses, and difficulties in communicating results to non-specialist decision-makers.To simplify this type of assessment and make it more objective, agile, accessible, and scientifically grounded, the P-Balance methodological tool was developed.It provides graphical outputs and an evaluation method that supports integrated design approaches.Aligned with the Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, its development involved the careful application of Data Visualization Techniques (DVT) to condense large volumes of data obtained through simulation.Applying P-Balance prototypes led to the conclusion that the tool effectively simplifies multi-objective assessment processes and shortens the time required for evaluations and consultancy work.It accelerates analyses and decision-making, fosters effective communication and integration, and enhances the technical maturity of design teams.
Source: Journal of Engineering Research
Authors: Melissa Marina Freitas Cacciatori, Marcelo de Andrade Roméro
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409491874