Mass customisation and personalisation in architecture and construction An Introduction

• Published in: Mass Customisation and Personalisation in Architecture and Construction pp. 3 - 14
• Main Authors: Piroozfar, Poorang, Piller, Frank T.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 2013
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Implementing Mass Customisation; Car Production Models; Robust Process Design; BIM; Mass Customisation Strategies; Regula Tions; IAC; Multi-criteria Decision Support System; Sustainable Buildings; Traditional Builder; FEMA; Sekisui House; Mass Customisation System; FEMA Trailer; Business Process; Taiwan's Housing Industry; Mass Production Efficiency; Mass Customisation; Double Skin Facade; Modular Product Architecture; IPD; Delayed Product Differentiation; Full Scale Physical Models; Product Service Systems
• ISBN: 9780415622837; 0415622840; 0415622832; 9780415622844
• DOI: 10.4324/9780203437735-2

Challenged by a global crisis, the building industry is currently seeking new orientation and strategies. Stakeholders in the built environment are being forced at an extensive and unprecedented pace to improve a set of conflicting objectives. On one hand, they want to enhance the cost efficiency an...