the designer must ensure “usage management” / mu / he mobilizes his design skills to anticipate the future usages and experiences of the multiple occupants of the spaces / he defines what makes a successful piece of equipment for its future occupants / this designer’s skill complements the design process by placing humans at the center of the proposals / throughout the project, he is the guarantor of an intention and ensures its respect and consideration during budgetary and technical decisions / he exercises his critical thinking nourished by the analysis of his field observations and interviews conducted with all users and stakeholders / quality and performance of usage are among the evaluation criteria of projects / the usage challenge has its full place, alongside architectural, technical, safety, financial and scheduling considerations / this skill must be distinct from that of the architect / definition established by the departmental council of val d’oise.
