Decision support systemA decision support system (DSS) is an information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities. DSSs serve the management, operations and planning levels of an organization (usually mid and higher management) and help people make decisions about problems that may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance—i.e. unstructured and semi-structured decision problems. Decision support systems can be either fully computerized or human-powered, or a combination of both.
Arbre de décisionvignette| Arbre de décision Un arbre de décision est un outil d'aide à la décision représentant un ensemble de choix sous la forme graphique d'un arbre. Les différentes décisions possibles sont situées aux extrémités des branches (les « feuilles » de l'arbre), et sont atteintes en fonction de décisions prises à chaque étape. L'arbre de décision est un outil utilisé dans des domaines variés tels que la sécurité, la fouille de données, la médecine, etc. Il a l'avantage d'être lisible et rapide à exécuter.
Training simulationIn business, training simulation is a virtual medium through which various types of skills can be acquired. Training simulations can be used in a variety of genres; however they are most commonly used in corporate situations to improve business awareness and management skills. They are also common in academic environments as an integrated part of a business or management course. The word simulation implies an imitation of a real-life process, usually via a computer or other technological device, in order to provide a lifelike experience.
Sustainable designEnvironmentally sustainable design (also called environmentally conscious design, eco-design, etc.) is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of ecological sustainability and also aimed at improving the health and comfort of occupants in a building. Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, the health and well-being of building occupants, thereby improving building performance.
Conception participativeLa conception participative, ou coconception, que l'on retrouve couramment sous le terme codesign, co-design et design participatif, est une méthode de travail qui implique l'utilisateur final, lors d'un processus de développement et de conception d'un produit ou d'un service. Il s'agit donc d'une méthode de conception centrée sur l'utilisateur où l'accent est mis sur le rôle actif des utilisateurs.
Design methodsDesign methods are procedures, techniques, aids, or tools for designing. They offer a number of different kinds of activities that a designer might use within an overall design process. Conventional procedures of design, such as drawing, can be regarded as design methods, but since the 1950s new procedures have been developed that are more usually grouped together under the name of "design methods". What design methods have in common is that they "are attempts to make public the hitherto private thinking of designers; to externalise the design process".
Hypothèse de simulationvignette|The Matrix - Capture d'écran du célèbre économiseur d'écran GLMatrix L'hypothèse de simulation énonce que la réalité observable a pour trame une simulation, semblable à celles de nos ordinateurs, sans que les entités y évoluant puissent la distinguer commodément de la vraie réalité. Cette hypothèse repose elle-même sur le développement de la réalité simulée, actuellement considérée comme une technologie fictive et gravitant autour de nombreuses œuvres de science-fiction, telles Star Trek, eXistenZ, Passé virtuel ou Matrix.
Building scienceBuilding science is the science and technology-driven collection of knowledge in order to provide better indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficient built environments, and occupant comfort and satisfaction. Building physics, architectural science, and applied physics are terms used for the knowledge domain that overlaps with building science. In building science, the methods used in natural and hard sciences are widely applied, which may include controlled and quasi-experiments, randomized control, physical measurements, remote sensing, and simulations.
Energy auditAn energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building. It may include a process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output. In commercial and industrial real estate, an energy audit is the first step in identifying opportunities to reduce energy expense and carbon footprint. When the object of study is an occupied building then reducing energy consumption while maintaining or improving human comfort, health and safety are of primary concern.
Conception de site webLa création et la conception de site web ou web design est la conception de l'interface web : l’architecture interactionnelle, l’organisation des pages, l’arborescence et la navigation dans un site web. La conception d'un design web tient compte des contraintes spécifiques du support Internet, notamment en matière d’ergonomie, d’utilisabilité et d’accessibilité. Le web design réclame donc des compétences en programmation, en ergonomie et en interactivité, ainsi qu'une bonne connaissance des contraintes techniques liées à ce domaine.