The designers of large, complex facilities with a multitude of requirements (many of which call for contradictory solutions) are faced with many challenges. These challenges include identifying design goals, evaluating existing conditions, verifying user needs, and producing a design through summary problem statements. William Pena has developed and described a proven method for problem resolution.' Missing in this process, however, is a user-friendly tool-- facility data model--developed from the collected relevant and essential information and allowing manipulation of this same data. During the design phase, that data model (MORRZ) can organize, identify, and display information on facility processes, activities, and resources and store it in the data base. Design teams can then effectively integrate the information and develop a smart facility design. Upon completion of design and construction, the data model can become a useful tool for planning and control of maintenance and operation activities. MORRZ enhances the design process and allows the design team to break away from traditional design techniques and more effectively incorporate facility operation into the design process.

The Advanced Neutron Source (ANS) has provided the design team with an opportunity to develop and test that data model. ANS is a new research reactor facility proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy for construction at ORNL. The facility will generate a high neutron flux for conducting basic and applied research in the fields of materials science and engineering, biology, chemistry, materials analysis, and nuclear science.

It is believed that the design philosophy and tools developed by the ANS team are suitable to any sizable design and operation process. This paper, however, will focus on the development of the tools and the resulting smart building concept for the ANS. The first section describes the problems faced by the ANS team in producing the design. The second section describes the development of MORRZ and its contribution to the ANS conceptual design. The third section illustrates the physical and technological "smart" features incorporated in the resulting design. Finally, there is a short discussion on future development of MORRZ.

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