Abstract
The design of environmentally-friendly buildings relies on the work of interdisciplinary teams who have to look at problems in a holistic way. Teams need to communicate, collaborate, and make decisions not solely based on first cost considerations. For this purpose, Target Value Design (TVD) related practices are being used to deliver green buildings in Southern California while meeting strict code requirements and addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders in a collaborative fashion. This study did not quantify costs associated with design and construction of sustainable buildings. It used an analytical process that compared and contrasted available literature on TVD and interviews with industry practitioners to investigate the use of TVD-inspired practices in the construction industry in Southern California and identify the current use of TVD-inspired practices in the design of green buildings. The study revealed that, even though practitioners might not be aware of how TVD can be fully implemented in these projects, a number of TVD-inspired practices are currently being used. Examples are provided to illustrate their practical use in the design of sustainable buildings and how practice compares to theory regarding TVD implementation.
Highlights
Target Value Design (TVD) draws its origins from Toyota’s target cost in the manufacturing industry
According to Ballard [1], research on TVD has been largely limited to healthcare and educational facilities, but this study aims to understand if and how TVD can be implemented to assist with the design and construction of green buildings in other sectors
The analysis presented in this paper revolves around two main topics: 1. recurring categories mentioned by multiple interviewees, and 2
Summary
Target Value Design (TVD) draws its origins from Toyota’s target cost in the manufacturing industry. In the context of this study, the terms sustainable buildings, green buildings, and environmentally conscious buildings are used interchangeably These buildings are designed, built, and operated using materials, processes, and systems that are environmentally conscious. This results in the consumption of fewer resources during their life cycle, lower impacts on their surrounding environment and users, and promotion of the health and safety of its occupants. These buildings are not perfectly sustainable in the sense that they would be self-sufficient and/or have zero or positive impact in the environment
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