Facilities
Scope & Guideline
Bridging theory and practice in architecture and building construction.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Facilities Management:
Research focused on developing and implementing sustainable practices in facilities management, including energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental impact assessments. - User Experience and Accessibility:
Studies examining how physical spaces affect user experience, particularly in terms of accessibility for diverse populations including students with disabilities and healthcare environments. - Technological Integration in FM:
Exploration of the role of technology, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), automation, and smart tools, in enhancing facilities management practices. - Health and Safety in Facilities:
Investigations into the health and safety implications of facility design and management, particularly in healthcare settings and public spaces. - Maintenance and Rehabilitation Strategies:
Research on maintenance practices, deferred maintenance impacts, and rehabilitation strategies to optimize facility performance and longevity. - Design and Space Utilization:
Focus on the impact of design and spatial configuration on user behavior, productivity, and overall satisfaction within various facilities.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-Pandemic Facility Design:
Research focusing on redesigning facilities to enhance safety and well-being in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise, emphasizing the need for adaptable spaces that promote health. - Smart Building Technologies:
There is an increasing focus on smart building technologies and their integration into facilities management, exploring how data analytics and automation can optimize building performance. - Equity and Accessibility in Facility Design:
Emerging themes around equity in facility design highlight the importance of accessibility for all users, particularly marginalized groups, in creating inclusive environments. - Community and Social Sustainability:
Research is increasingly centered on the role of facilities in promoting community engagement and social sustainability, exploring how built environments can foster social interactions. - Impact of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ):
There is a growing emphasis on the impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant health and productivity, with studies exploring factors such as air quality, acoustics, and lighting.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Facilities Management Practices:
The focus on traditional facilities management practices is decreasing, as there is a growing emphasis on innovation, technology integration, and sustainability in facility operations. - Single-Factor Studies:
Research that examines facilities management from a singular perspective, without considering the interdisciplinary nature of the field, is becoming less prominent as more comprehensive, multifactorial studies gain traction. - Static Facility Design:
The exploration of static or unchanging facility designs is waning, with a shift towards adaptable and flexible designs that can respond to changing user needs and environmental conditions. - Conventional Maintenance Approaches:
Conventional maintenance strategies are being overshadowed by more advanced, predictive maintenance models that leverage data and technology for improved efficiency and effectiveness. - Local Case Studies:
While case studies are still valuable, there is a decrease in the focus on localized studies without broader implications or applications, as researchers are increasingly looking for more global perspectives.
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