Futureproofing?

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Author Message David G. Axt, CCS, CSI ,SCIP Senior Member Username: david_axt Post Number: 1815 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 01:17 pm:    How many of you here are futureproofing your specifications? David G. Axt, CCS, CSI, SCIP Specifications Consultant Axt Consulting LLC Jerome J. Lazar, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 2045 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 01:20 pm:    David, have you no better use for your time to ask us about this, ok I am game what is futureproofing? Marc Chavez Senior Member Username: mchavez Post Number: 502 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 01:25 pm:    2 points to Jerome...yes David...define your terms. then ask the question Jerome J. Lazar, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 2047 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 01:28 pm:    Thanks Marc, I'll take 2 points any day. And David, please no wikipedia for your definition. David G. Axt, CCS, CSI ,SCIP Senior Member Username: david_axt Post Number: 1816 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 03:29 pm:    If I revealed my agenda, then it would no longer be a hidden agenda. ;-) I asked the question because I wanted to see if anybody actually knew what the word "futureproof" meant. I had never heard of the term until a few days ago. "Futureproofing", as far as I can tell, is the latest and greatest architectural buzzword. I think what it means is designing to make buildings last. (Don't we do that already?) It is more than sustainability and resiliency. Futureproofing deals with historic preservation, cultural heritage preservation, climate change, adaptive reuse, flexibility, seismic upgrade, etc. At least I think it does. More information here: http://principlesoffutureproofing.com/ David G. Axt, CCS, CSI, SCIP Specifications Consultant Axt Consulting LLC George A. Everding, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 897 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 03:38 pm:    Futureproofing = Buying Long Term Care Insurance Robin E. Snyder Senior Member Username: robin Post Number: 786 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Monday, August 05, 2019 - 09:25 pm:    oh, someone please get Ujjval Vyas's thoughts on this latest buzzword!!! Guest (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 11:10 am:    I don't see any need to futureproof specifications, unless you already know that the project you're writing specifications for will get put on hold, only to be pulled out at some future point and get bid without any attempt to bring the specifications up to date. If that's the case, good luck trying to anticipate the changes to code, standards, materials, products, construction methods, etc. George A. Everding, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 898 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 12:45 pm:    "CONTENTS: One specification. Best if used by AUG 2021. Expires AUG 2024." Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: michael_chusid Post Number: 501 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 04:23 pm:    "Future proofing" begins with owner decisions and design issue. For example, creating extra space in chases. Using details that simplify disassembly, reuse, and reconfiguration. Etc. My favorite example, maybe a myth, is a temple in Japan. It is rebuilt once a generation while there are still folk living who remember how it was built previously. Every time it is rebuilt, a forest is planted so trees can reach maturity by the time the building is rebuilt. Another example is the Los Angeles Cathedral. The goal, articulated by the Cardinal, is that the building survive at least 500 years. This effected many decision. For example, designing as a critical structure instead of a place of assembly, special concrete mix and placement to minimize shrinkage cracking. Using extra coverage over reinforcing and using stainless steel rebar and ties within several inches of the surface. Creating a maintenance schedule for reapplication of water repellents. Exceeding code requirements for seismic movement. And much more. It is an awesome building. If you come to LA, it would be my privilege to give you a tour. Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937 www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru Phil Kabza Senior Member Username: phil_kabza Post Number: 629 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 04:45 pm:    Gosh - You mean I can stop writing specs, pen a quick obtuse book about FutureProofing Buildings, then hit the high paid SME consulting circuit giving obtuse lectures to manufacturers and associations? Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: michael_chusid Post Number: 502 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 05:43 pm:    Phil, Why not? That's what I did. ;-) Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS 1-818-219-4937 www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru Mark Gilligan SE, Senior Member Username: mark_gilligan Post Number: 906 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 11:43 pm:    future proofing has to do with the decisions made by the designers. The role of the contract documents is to memorialize the decisions made by the designers not to continue the discussion.