performance-based design

Performance-based design is an approach used in engineering and architecture to create structures that meet specific safety and functionality goals. Instead of following fixed rules, designers focus on how buildings perform under various conditions, like earthquakes or storms. They set clear performance objectives—such as ensuring occupants' safety or minimizing property damage—and develop designs to achieve those outcomes. This method allows for flexible, innovative solutions tailored to a building’s use and location, ensuring it is safe and effective while potentially optimizing cost and usability.