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FUNCTIONAL MERIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Real Estate
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- functional merit
1, record 1, English, functional%20merit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- functional quality 2, record 1, English, functional%20quality
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 3, record 1, English, - functional%20merit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Immobilier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- valeur fonctionnelle
1, record 1, French, valeur%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels? Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 1, French, - valeur%20fonctionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- functional design
1, record 2, English, functional%20design
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional design :"what is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 2, English, - functional%20design
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conception fonctionnelle
1, record 2, French, conception%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conception fonctionnelle : "quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels?" Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 2, French, - conception%20fonctionnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Real Estate
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- engineering heritage 1, record 3, English, engineering%20heritage
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types... evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 3, English, - engineering%20heritage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Immobilier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- patrimoine technique
1, record 3, French, patrimoine%20technique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels [...] permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique [et] sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions «grand style» ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 3, French, - patrimoine%20technique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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