Analysis of assessment methodologies suitable for building performance

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to examine assessment tools for strategic performance evaluation of building and Norwegian practice in light of international practise.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper includes a literature review of literature describing the use of assessment tools suitable for building performance evaluation. In this paper, the authors examine, first, what properties they find most essential when assessing building portfolios. This analysis is outlined in the theoretical framework section. Second, the authors examine what are the propensities of the analytic assessment tools that they perceive as to be found in the forefront of contemporary methodological development for examining building performance. These propensities are presented in the findings chapter. The authors discuss how they measure their applicability and impact of use.

Findings

The authors found several interesting methods for assessing building performance in general. In particular, the feed forward loop from Steinke, developed from BSC, Soft Landings Framework and the Norwegian multiMap method are recommended.

Practical implications

This conceptual paper addresses methodological challenges in a comparative way. This comparative approach permits for an identification of respective strengths and weaknesses. It suggests concrete points of reference enabling an increase in the performance of such methodologies.

Originality/value

The paper is original in its approach of several methodological tools in light of concepts such as viability and adaptability. By doing this, it underlines the necessity to include social and adaptive dimensions of strategic building portfolio assessment tools.

Citation

Støre-Valen, M. and Lohne, J. (2016), "Analysis of assessment methodologies suitable for building performance", Facilities, Vol. 34 No. 13/14, pp. 726-747. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-12-2014-0103