The application of the product development process in the development of architectural products : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Technology in Product Development at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorPerkins, Natasha
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-10T22:38:22Z
dc.date.available2016-10-10T22:38:22Z
dc.date.issued1997
dc.description.abstractHistorically, methodologies in architecture and product development have differed with one based in art, the other in industry but their similarities are bringing them together. This research compares the Product Design, Product Development Process and Architectural Design Methodologies, showing the differences between them and how they are developing to common structures. Architectural design in the 1990s is presented as a multi-disciplinary solution for complex building systems, including purpose built products, and examples of European architectural firms who develop products with manufacturers are presented. Opportunity exists in New Zealand for product development to be utilised in architectural projects. A project investigated the design, development and production of an architectural product in New Zealand, where a combined Product Design and Development Process was integrated with Architectural Design. This was the design and development of a trolley system for the new Palmerston North Library. The Product Development and Architectural Processes need to be interrelated for a total design approach in development projects to produce and market products. This requires a greater emphasis on the inclusion of end user involvement in the building up of ideas and evaluation procedures throughout the development process. Also needed is a better understanding of manufacturing processes and product development. This integration of the Product Development Process including final marketing with architectural design can be achieved by forming multi-disciplinary teams or networking with other professionals for example manufacturing engineers and consumer researchers. This integration should produce marketable products. The research concludes that Product Development is an effective method for designing architectural products in New Zealand for the local market and for export.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/9955
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectHandcartsen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealand -- Palmerston Northen_US
dc.subjectLibrary fittings and suppliesen_US
dc.subjectArchitect-designed furnitureen_US
dc.subjectProduct managementen_US
dc.titleThe application of the product development process in the development of architectural products : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Technology in Product Development at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorPerkins, Natashaen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineProduct Developmenten_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Technology (M. Tech.)en_US
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