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1999
Proceedings
The Use of QFD for Architectural Briefing & Design.
Dirk Conradie, Project Leader & Kirsten Kusel, Research Architect Division of
Building Technology, CSIR, South Africa. A unique fusion of technology in
an unprecedented new system promises new possibilities in the complex world of
architectural briefing and design. The system enables actual client requirements
to be accurately translated by means of a new software system into architectural
functions and final design solutions. The application of novel concepts such as
QFD-in-depth and breakout methodologies will be illustrated. The paper describes
the integration of the new QFD concepts with traditional methodologies from the
domains of QFD and Systems Engineering and Concurrent Engineering within a
software environment.
1997
Proceedings
Using Post-Occupancy Evaluation and QFD Methodologies to Improve Quality in
Building Construction. Elizabeth K. A. Londe, Carlos
Alberto Nunes Cosenza and Monica Santos Salgado of Universidade Federal do Rio
de Janeiro. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) analyzes the relationship
between the built environment and the user behavior. It's primary usage is to
evaluate the performance of buildings while QFD provides a systematic approach
for the analysis of customer demands. This paper presents how to integrate POE
and QFD in a consistent way so when used together they are effective way to
listen to the voice of client in building construction.
1996
Proceedings
QFD in Building Construction. Syed M. Ahmed and
Roozbeh Kangari of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong) and Roozbeh
Kangari of the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA). This paper proposes
a QFD model for construction industry which consists of: 1) Client Requirements
Diagram that identifies the top, intermediate, and basic client satisfaction
events; 2) Responsibility Matrix which identifies clients, architects/engineers,
and contractors responsibilities; and 3) Quality Charts based on the necessary
and sufficient conditions required for quality work in planning, design, and
construction. The model can be applied to keep track of the interdependencies
and interrelationships of different parties involved in the industry. By closely
monitoring these complex and often grey areas of responsibilities, a
continuously improving process can evolve, ultimately resulting in increased
client satisfaction.
1995
Proceedings
QFD and ProVE: Applications in the Building Industry.
James F. Meredith (AIA), Dennis O'Bierne (AIA), Giffels
Associates, Inc. While there have been precedents in the architecture and
engineering practice which would lead to QFD implementation, its deployment
throughout the construction industry is generally non-existent. The authors
believe, however, that QFD in the construction industry practice could yield
many benefits such as higher owner and customer satisfaction, better
coordination among a construction team members, and reduced disputes and
litigation associated with the design and construction process. This paper
presents a window into QFD-like practices in the local industry, indicates a
process for further integration of QFD principles and practices, and shows a
direction for further development.
Quality Function and Cost Deployment in Ceramics Industry: A Case Study.
P. Sophatsathit, National Electronics and Computer
Technology Center, T. Chuenchom, International Institute of Technology,
Thammasat University, and N. Nisapakultorn, Quality Training (Thailand) Ltd.
This study looks into current obstacles encountered by a selected ceramic tile
manufacturer with the goals to 1) reduce design and development time for a new
ceramic product, and to 2) optimize the product cost and quality to concur with
the requirements. These coals were accomplished by means of a quality/cost chart
derived from customer's requirements and target costs using Quality and Cost
Deployment. The result show a 30% reduction in the design and development time,
as well as the product cost by a significant factor.
1994
Proceedings
The Power of QFD in Designing a Manufacturing Facility,
C. Douglas Ballon,
Raychem Corporation. In this building project application, QFD served not only
to facilitate gathering the business and technical requirements but also it
helped establish inter-personal links that far exceeded expectations, building a
broad consensus among a vast array of people from the factory floor workers to
the company's top executives, architects, environmentalists, tax experts,
industrial engineers, real estate brokers, material supplies and the paying
customers. The report describes the process used in adapting QFD to the task of
planning a manufacturing facility.
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