Facade feasibility study

A facade feasibility study assesses whether a facade concept, system approach or technical direction can reasonably be taken forward under the known project conditions.

• It is most useful while major decisions remain open and technical constraints, interfaces or conflicts between objectives still need to be clarified.
• Defined project objectives are considered against the available information and relevant constraints.
• This gives the project team a technically informed basis for taking an approach forward, refining it or comparing alternatives before committing to further development.
• A feasibility study examines a clearly defined facade concept, system or technical question under the known project conditions.
• Priedemann assesses relevant requirements, interfaces, constraints and identifiable risks, and may compare possible solution directions.

• The outcome documents assumptions, unresolved points and a technical assessment of whether and under which conditions further development is appropriate.
• A feasibility study does not replace complete design and does not guarantee subsequent implementation.

What a feasibility study examines

• A feasibility study can look beyond the technical idea itself.
• Depending on the question, relevant considerations may include implications for cost and programme, available resources and capacity, and whether a proposed system is suitable for the intended project objective.
• It can also identify contradictions between project objectives, existing information, technical constraints or applicable requirements.
• Making these issues visible early provides a stronger basis for deciding whether an approach should be developed further.