The Idea of Graphic Profiles for Supporting a Choice of Material and Technological Solution

When constructing buildings and building structures, we must often solve dilemmas regarding the implementation of specific technologies and materials. Depending on the planned use of a building, its functions and the expectations of its future users, some solutions may be superior to others. Because of a high number of factors that weigh on the final decision, it is necessary to employ efficient decision-support tools. Having analysed such a cases, the author has developed her own approach based on a graphic template of an investment project, which is compared to the profiles of assessed variants. The article presents the approach using an example of constructing a production floor building, where the ambient conditions will be harsh due to the planned production profile. The analysis included construction variants with a roof supported by one of the three types of girders: wooden, steel and prestressed concrete ones.