1. Rationale
E1334 is a foundational element in a group of 20 ASTM standard classifications that together constitute a method for determining user requirements and associated building serviceability. E1334 describes the process for evaluating the serviceability of buildings to meet user requirements. Parts of this set of standard classifications, originally issued in 1995, need to be updated because the ways that office buildings are used, office technology, furnishings and other equipment have all evolved. Furthermore, users of buildings now give greater importance to sustainability than was typical in 1995, resulting in additional user requirements and new building features to satisfy them. There have also been lessons learned from applying the process since 1995, resulting in adjustments to the parsing of details in the scales and its graphical presentation to users that improve effectiveness and economy that need to be incorporated into the standard classifications at the same time. Finally, other standard classifications and standard practices have been established or updated, both by ASTM and other standards organizations such as ISO and IFMA/BOMA, which these classifications should take into account or reference. E1334 needs to be updated as a step toward keeping the entire group of standard classifications relevant and useable as well as consolidated to eliminate repetition and simplify access to information.
Keywords
building; design (of building); facility; function; facility occupants; office; performance; rating; rating scale; remodel; rehabilitation; requirements; serviceability; use ;
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