Sustainable office renovation

Integrated design processes in Norwegian practice

Master thesis (2013)

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H.R. Schipper (mentor)
J.G. Verlaan (mentor)
Programme
Building Technology & Physics (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2013 Boonstra, D.A.
Office Design Construction Renovation Process Norway
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Published Date

27-09-2013

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Programme

Building Technology & Physics

Abstract

Design and construction processes of three Norwegian office renovation projects are analysed to research the best way to organize a design process with ambitious sustainability goals. Actors with decision-making power in these projects are interviewed such as architects, contractors, clients, tenants and sustainability experts. The report consists of three parts. In part 1 sustainable office renovation in theory is discussed, with background information on sustainability as a design parameter, the refurbishment process, and the design process. Part 2 analyses the design and construction process of five projects. Three projects are described in detail. Part 3 concludes by combining the practical findings with earlier described theory.