This study analyzes the feasibility of the implementation of a performance-based building code in the United States, based on the opinions of various stakeholders of the building industry. Interviews with these stakeholders were conducted to discuss prior knowledge of performance systems, and analyze the possibility of implementation. The barriers of the implementation of a performance-based building code, along with solutions, are stated in the analysis to aid stakeholders in the transition process.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Connery, Luke Stevenson
• Kahan, Jason Michael
• Birmingham, Jared John

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Security
• Well-Being
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01A037I

Keyword

• Buildings--Remodeling for other use
• Industrial relations

Advisor

• Barnett, Jonathan R.

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright