Buildings6 min readIn preparation
Designing for performance vs proving performance
Design intent is a model. Operational performance is a measurement. The gap between them is where questions arise.
Intent and operation
Design calculations and specifications set an expectation. Occupancy, controls, maintenance and real operating conditions influence what is eventually experienced.
Close the evidence gap
A verification plan defines what would demonstrate the intended outcome, when it should be measured and how the result should be interpreted.
Editorial status
This article is in preparation. The page currently provides a concise, non-regulatory overview and will be expanded following technical review.