P-BALANCE: A DATA-DRIVEN TOOL FOR VISUAL AND INTEGRATED FAÇADE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

In consultancy processes for the integrated performance assessment of building faades, challenges include handling multiple performance metrics related to environmental comfort and energy efficiency, tight project deadlines, complex analyses, and difficulties in communicating results to non-specialist decision-makers.To simplify this type of assessment and make it more objective, agile, accessible, and scientifically grounded, the P-Balance methodological tool was developed.It provides graphical outputs and an evaluation method that supports integrated design approaches.Aligned with the Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, its development involved the careful application of Data Visualization Techniques (DVT) to condense large volumes of data obtained through simulation.Applying P-Balance prototypes led to the conclusion that the tool effectively simplifies multi-objective assessment processes and shortens the time required for evaluations and consultancy work.It accelerates analyses and decision-making, fosters effective communication and integration, and enhances the technical maturity of design teams.