An Analysis of Methods for Maximizing the Utilization of Space in USAF Facilities.

Abstract

New facilities are expensive. Before new construction is chosen by an organization as the solution to a facility space deficiency, every effort should be made to satisfy the requirement within existing facilities. This may require rearranging interior layouts, reassessing the actual space needs of users, reallocating space, and making building alterations to permit more effective space utilization. Recommendations are made for both the RAAF and USAF to improve their utilization of existing facility space. Specific design tools, rather than intuition, should be used to plan floorspace layouts. Utilization studies should be conducted periodically, not only when a deficiency arises. Databases should be examined and updated constantly to ensure facility managers and designers have the best information possible on which to base decisions on how building space can be best used. Keywords: Military facilities, Computer aided design, Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA188273

Entities

People

  • John P. Quinn

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Engineers
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space