Table 4

Information matrix after decision method intervention

ObjectivesConceptsFactsNeedsIssues
EnvironmentLocation
Climate
The urban context
Site characteristicsLandformRenewable energyEnvironmental impact reportPotential conflicts in environmental sustainability and ecological conservation
Climatic conditionMeteorological dataCarbon neutralLand assessment
SustainabilityEnvironmental impact assessmentEcosystem restorationWater resources management
Environmental impactLand useGreen infrastructureEnergy efficiency evaluation
Resource managementWater resourcesEnvironmental protection technologyEcosystem services assessment
Ecological balanceEnergy supplyCircular economyEnvironmentally friendly design
Natural landscapeEnvironmental protection lawLow carbon design 
Urban planningWild animals and plantsWater circulation system 
Transportation planningEnvironmental history  
Environmental protection standardCommunity feedback  
Ecological footprint   
HumanPhysical perception
Physiological perception
Psychological perception
User requirementsDemographic dataHumanized designDemographic data analysisChallenges that may arise in meeting user needs and enhancing user experience
Health and comfortBehavioral psychologyCultural adaptationUser survey
Interpersonal relationshipHuman body engineeringSocial space designErgonomic evaluation
AcculturationSocial science researchEducational environmentCultural factor analysis
EducationCultural investigationCreative workspacePsychological research
Social contactPsychological researchHumanized technologyHealth and safety assessment
CreativityUser feedbackPhysical and mental health support 
Cultural expressionHealth and safety standards  
SocietyCulture
Legal
Commons
Social responsibilityCommunity historySocial inclusionCommunity involvement programmePotential issues in balancing community interests and individual needs with cultural values
Cultural valueCultural heritagePublic participationCultural impact assessment
Community integrationSocial dynamicsCultural protectionSocial impact assessment
Public interestPublic opinionCommunity constructionPublic service evaluation
Social harmonySocial relationPublic space design 
Social justiceSociological investigationCultural communication 
Social influenceCommunity participationSocial sustainability 
Cultural inheritancePublic service demand  
FunctionBehavior
Space
Technology
QuestStatistical dataService classificationArea requirementAbility to formulate unique and significant performance requirements for architectural design
Maximum quantityArea parameterPersonnel groupDetermined by institutions
Individual characteristicsNumber forecastingActivity groupDetermined by spatial type
Interactive/PrivateUser characteristicsPriorityDetermined by time
Value hierarchyCommunity characteristicsLevelDetermined by location
Main activityOrganizational structureSafety controlParking demand
SecurePotential loss of valueContinuous flow lineOutdoor space demand
SeparationMotion timing studyDiscontinuous flow linesTransformation of function
Meet accidentallyTraffic analysisMixed flow lines 
Traffic/ParkingBehavior patternFunctional relationship 
EfficiencySpatial satisfactionCommunication 
Priority relationType/density  
 Physical constraint  
FormStyle
Material
Aesthetics
Site prejudiceSite analysisAugmentSite development costMajor form factors that will influence architectural design
Environmental responseSoil analysisSpecial foundationEnvironmental feature impact
Land useFAR&GACDensityBuilding cost
Community relationsClimatic analysisEnvironmental controlOverall building efficiency
Community progressNormSecure 
Physical comfortSurrounding environmentNeighborhood 
Life safetyPsychological suggestionBase/office concept 
Psychological environmentReference point/starting pointOrientation 
EntityExpenseAccessibility 
SolutionLayout efficiencyPeculiarity 
Project imageEquipment costQuality control 
Customer expectationThe area of each unit  
EconomyInitial budget
Running cost
Maintenance costs
Scope of fundsCost parameterCost controlBudget estimation analysisAttitude towards initial budget and its impact on the structure and surface shape of the project
Investment efficiencyMaximum budgetEfficient allocationBudget balance
Maximum returnTime factorVersatilityCash flow analysis
Return on investmentMarket analysisMerchandisingEnergy budget
Running costEnergy consumptionEnergy savingRunning cost
Maintenance expenditureActivity and climate elementsReduce costGreen building grade
Life costEconomic dataRecycling and regenerationLife cycle cost
Sustainable developmentLEED rating system  
TimeHistory
Reality
Future
Historical preservationSignificanceAdaptabilityAugmentImplications for long-term performance, change, and growth
Static activitySpatial parameterTolerance degreeTime schedule
Dynamic changeEventsChangeabilityTime/cost schedule
GrowthPredictionExtensibility 
Known dataDurationSingle/muti-threaded planning 
Available fundsIncremental factorIn stages 

Source(s): Author's own work

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