Lifecycle Approach in Evaluating the Quality of Interior Design

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Received: ago. 28, 2024
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Keywords:
evaluation
design quality
lifecycle approach
interior spaces
variables

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Lifecycle Approach in Evaluating the Quality of Interior Design

Anabel González
Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1982-0002
Cuba

Abstract

The objective of this study was to diagnose the current state of life cycle assessment integration in the evaluation of interior design quality in Cuba. Documentary analysis, surveys, and interviews were used as methods for data collection. The results indicated a partial integration of key variables and dimensions, highlighting the need to update evaluation instruments to align with international standards. It was identified that certain variables should not be evaluated within a design quality assessment procedure as they do not fall within the designer's competencies. Additionally, it was concluded that it is essential to weigh the variables according to the type of interior space to improve a more objective evaluation.

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González, A. (2024). Lifecycle Approach in Evaluating the Quality of Interior Design. A3manos, 12(23). Retrieved from https://a3manos.isdi.co.cu/index.php/a3manos/article/view/416
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Anabel González, Higher Institute of Design. University of Havana

Graduated in 2020 with a degree in Industrial Design from the Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDi), University of Havana. She currently works as an Instructor at the same institution. A specialist in interior design, she has dedicated part of her career to researching methodologies for evaluating the quality of interior design with a life cycle assessment approach.

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