ABSTRACT
Building performance provides a powerful solution for the built environment, yet it is an abstract concept, which is hard to define. This paper introduces the Danish view of building performance, including the criteria used by Danish architects and engineers in their actual practices. The criteria are identified to use in the design process to meet the project expectations and needs. The findings are then utilized to recognize the capabilities and limitations of integrated design processes when selecting and fulfilling these criteria. The research begins with a review of both relevant literature and the Danish building regulations (BR18) on the topic. It then adopts a Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) study triangulating the literature research, study of an actual building case in Denmark, with interviews of Danish practitioners. The outcome is relevant for the design stakeholders to make better-informed decisions based on performance and feedback, which adds and creates value at the early design stage.
