https://doi.org/10.24928/2017/0202

How Evidence-Based Design Supports Better Value Generation for End-Users

Y. Zhang¹, P. Tzortzopoulos² & M. Kagioglou³

¹Research fellow of School of Arts Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, UK, +44 1484 471 632, [email protected]
²Head of Department of Architecture, School of Arts Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, UK, +44 1484 472 281, [email protected]
³Dean of School of Arts Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, UK, +44 1484 472 289, [email protected]

Abstract

Interest in evidence-based design (EBD) has been growing extensively. Proper design decisions can, not only maximise the occupants’ health benefits, but also, improve service delivery. There is a clear link between the concept of EBD and that of value generation to guide decision-making for better healthcare design. Through an extensive literature review, a conceptual framework is presented, illustrating important decision-making steps, considering EBD as a means, with an emphasis on how it helps increase the end-user’s value generation. The paper concludes by identifying limitations and potential future studies.

Keywords

value, healthcare building, evidence-based design

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Reference

Zhang, Y. , Tzortzopoulos, P. & Kagioglou, M. 2017. How Evidence-Based Design Supports Better Value Generation for End-Users, 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction , 579-586. doi.org/10.24928/2017/0202

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