Decision Making Approaches for Complex Adaptive Systems in Built Environment
Decision Making Approaches for Complex Adaptive Systems in Built Environment
Author(s): Mei LeeSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Social development, Social differentiation, Management and complex organizations, Family and social welfare, Rural and urban sociology, Sociobiology, Sociology of the arts, business, education
Published by: New Millennium Discoveries Ltd
Keywords: Decision Making Approaches; Genetic Algorithms; biomimicry; complex adaptive systems; built environment; CASBE;
Summary/Abstract: The decision processes in the construction industry are complex with several dimensions that have to be taken into consideration. These comprise, for instance, of the urban planning, health and safety, facilities management, and energy efficiency. The process of designing and erecting a building usually involves multiple and conflicting objectives such as cost, time, quality, resource utilization, to name a few. The decisions in addressing various aspects concerning the construction process and the sustainability of the end product are numerous and of the conflicting nature. Therefore, finding an appropriate decision making approach is the cornerstone of the effective decision process. This paper proposes the use of biomimicry and genetic algorithms as an alternative to the established practice in decision making for the complex and adaptive system in built environment.
Journal: International Journal of Management and Applied Research
- Issue Year: 4/2017
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 222-232
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
