FuturA: future value chains of architectural services
Themes: Structural Engineering, Social Impact
Late prototype
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
Commercial and professional goals are often competing, especially for architects, designers, engineers and other creative professionals. Developing economically viable and socially sustainable business models for future service delivery is therefore challenging.
How?
This research has developed the first science-based method that supports the design of business models for creative professionals in the construction industry. The method incorporates strategies to mitigate conflicts between competing goals.
When?
The research has been conducted in close collaboration with industrial partners from the construction field. Results are being disseminated. A final version of the method is due at the end of 2017.
Marina Bos-De Vos MSc