Maintenance-friendly construction
From experience we know that the maintenance requirements of
buildings can differ sometimes by a factor of three due to the
design and implementation decisions taken (selected building form,
details and materials).
When we design, HM Architects always checks the implications
that the various design decisions will have on maintenance. Because
the costs of maintenance form an important part of the total
operating costs. In addition, the type of maintenance required will
also predict its impact on the environment. This is all the more
reason to assess the maintenance implications of designs.
Maintenance management starts on the drawing table. HM Architects
keeps a sharp eye on the following two aspects:
- Maintenance-efficient design: you don't need to maintain what
isn't there
- Maintenance-friendly design: optimizing maintenance with regard
to management, costs and organization.
