Search results for "Value Focused Thinking"

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Sustainability focused decision-making in building renovation

2017

Abstract An overview of recent research related to building renovation has revealed that efforts to date do not address sustainability issues comprehensively. The question then arises in regard to the holistic sustainability objectives within building renovation context. In order to deal with this question, the research adopts a multi-dimensional approach involving literature review, exploration of existing assessment methods and methodologies, individual and focus group interviews, and application of Soft Systems Methodologies (SSM) with Value Focused Thinking (VFT). In doing so, appropriate data about sustainability objectives have been collected and structured, and subsequently verified …

Value Focused ThinkingDecision support systemEngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringProcess managementProcess (engineering)020209 energyKnowledge management0211 other engineering and technologiesDelphi methodSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaContext (language use)02 engineering and technologyAuditSustainability; Building renovation; Decision support; Knowledge management; Soft Systems Methodology (SSM); Value Focused Thinking021105 building & construction0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringSoft systems methodologyRenewable Energy Sustainability and the Environmentbusiness.industryManagement scienceEcological ModelingFocus groupDecision supportUrban StudiesSoft Systems Methodology (SSM)SustainabilitySustainabilitybusinessBuilding renovation
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Identifying objectives for a learning space management system with value-focused thinking

2017

A classroom with a blackboard and some rows of desks is obsolete in special education. Depending on the needs, some students may need more tactile and inspiring surroundings with various pedagogical accessories while others benefit from a simplified environment without unnecessary stimuli. This understanding is applied to a new Finnish special education school building with open and adaptable learning spaces. We have joined the initiative creation process by developing software support for these new spaces in the form of a learning space management system. Participatory design and value-focused thinking were implemented to elicit the actual values of all the stakeholders involved and transf…

HDKnowledge managementkoulutusteknologiaComputer scienceProcess (engineering)LC0211 other engineering and technologieseducational technology02 engineering and technologySpecial educationSoftware implementationvalue-focusedSoftwareParticipatory design0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringthinkingta516021106 design practice & managementspecial educationta113business.industry020207 software engineeringajatteluBlackboard (design pattern)Value focused thinkingclassroom managementSpace managementbusiness
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