The start up as a phase of architectural design process.
Alterations made in the architectural design can be considered as a continuous process, from its conception to the moment a built environment is already in use. This article focuses on the "moving phase", which is the initial moment of the environment occupation and the start-up of services. It aims to show that the continuity of ergonomics interventions during the "moving phase" or start up may reveal the built environment inadequacies; clearly showing needs not met by the design and allowing making instant decisions to solve non-foreseen problems. The results have revealed some lessons experienced by users during a critical stage not usually included in the design process.
School of Design at the Federal University of the State of Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil.
Iara Sousa
IS
Castro
Francisco de Paula Antunes
Fde P
Lima
Francisco José de Castro Moura
FJ
Duarte
D006804:Ergonomics; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000379:methods*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies