Development of Architectural Design Process Model for Information Flow

This study aims to propose a standard process model that will set the foundation for design management system improvement. The following are the studies conducted. First, a basic modeling methodology was proposed for design process composition. Second, information flow-oriented design process was composed. Third, information flows between unit processes were identified using template. Fourth, design collaboration and review needs were examined for various types of information flows and unit processes. Fifth, an effective information flow-oriented design management system model was proposed. The conclusions and implications of the study are as follows. First, although design process model cannot be applied to all projects, it is still valid and meaningful that this study was able to visualize and externalize the intangible scope of design process. Second, information-oriented decision making flow can be used to identify the sources of change orders or design errors. Third, information-oriented design process model can set the foundation for developing computerized design management systems in the future.