6.3 Suspended Ceiling Design Process - Bilkent University

8.3 Suggestions for Further Research
Since the use of parameter-based DSM in building design is innovative,
it may trigger further researches in many aspects. Some further
research topics are listed below.
This dissertation utilized only binary parameter-based DSMs. Further
research may be done to enhance the existing models via assigning
numerical values to the dependencies. A multitude of attributes that
provide more detailed information on the relationships can be provided
such as importance and strength of the dependency. Probability of
repetition, variability of information exchanged, and the impact of an
iteration can also be included in the analysis in order to simulate the
modeled processes.
Using the parameter-based DSM, comparison of different design
configurations is possible. A DSM can be produced for each design
option and different designs may be compared in terms of their
complexity and how a change in design affects the overall process
structure. In this case, the amount of system elements and information
flows would be a good indicator of design complexity. When design
configurations are compared, their problematic aspects can be identified
and new designs can be modified in the light of the gained insights.
Incompatibility of building design software was addressed in Chapter 2
as an important information related problem in the industry. Software
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