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Summary: Objectives
614.3.3
Efficient Alteration
The other purpose of system adaptability is to allow for rapid and
economic execution of desired changes, both during and after original
construction, with minimum down time for the elements being changed,
and minimum interference with activities outside the area of change. It
requires, however, that the detailed designs for each building be carefully
considered to ensure full utilization of the Prototype Design concepts.
614.4
TIME REDUCTION
The problems of cost escalation, obsolescence and inefficiency of space
utilization are all aggravated by the lengthy periods now taken for
programming, planning, design, construction and alteration. A primary
function of the Prototype Design is to simplify the decision-making process
and thereby allow significant time reductions in at least some of these
areas.
614.5
LONG-RANGE DEVELOPMENT
As mentioned in the problem statement (Section 611.2), conventional
design and construction procedures are not well suited to the
accumulation and application of experience. Efficient implementation of a
long-range systems integration program will require the establishment of a
data base and an evaluation and feedback mechanism so that each
successive construction project can contribute a maximum of useful
information. The intent of the Prototype Design is to propose a rational
discipline which can serve as a vehicle for this type of systematic
development.
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