ErgoMap™
The Functional Link Between Needs, Technology, and Execution
The AEC industry is calling for better tools in the early phase – solutions that ensure value for both users and owners. ErgoMap™ is the answer.
The method systematizes needs and links them to national standards, making requirements verifiable and understandable across disciplines.
It directly addresses the challenges highlighted in the OSCAR project and the NS 3467:2022 standard.
From Wish to Function – Needs That Actually Get Built
Many projects start with good intentions – but end up with solutions that don’t work for the users. ErgoMap™ ensures that needs and ambitions aren’t lost in the transition from participation to design.
The method bridges the gap between users and professionals – making sure needs are actually realized in the built environment.
ErgoMap™ uses ergonomics-based criteria that are independent of specific disciplines.
This provides a neutral platform that enables precise dialogue between users, architects, consultants, contractors, and clients.
ErgoMap™ in Renovation Projects – Precision in Change
The method is also highly effective in renovation projects.
By mapping a building’s existing qualities, it precisely identifies what needs to change to meet user needs while also complying with current requirements and standards.
Simple, User-Friendly Input. Precise, Actionable Output
ErgoMap™ offers a simple and user-friendly structure where needs are mapped through questions based on various ergonomic criteria. Behind the scenes, the responses are directly linked to relevant building components and technical specifications.
This makes it possible to translate needs into professional building language as early as possible—ready for use in functional descriptions, requirement documents, and contracts.
Supports NS Standards and the Building’s Lifecycle
ErgoMap™ is developed for the early phase, but its structure adds value throughout the entire project and building lifecycle. Functional needs are explicitly linked to:
NS 3451:2022 – Table of Building Elements
NS 3457-6:2022 – Classification of Construction Works (Zone Types)
NS 3467:2022 – Building Lifecycle: Process and Deliverables
NS-EN ISO 19650 – Information Management Using BIM
This connection strengthens the link between needs, solutions, and documentation – from concept to operation.
Alignment with the Key Findings of the OSCAR Project
OSCAR was a national R&D project led by Multiconsult and supported by the Research Council of Norway. The project documented that success in construction begins with defining value – and translating that into requirements and measures that endure throughout the building’s lifecycle.
ErgoMap™ responds directly to these insights:
- Operationalizes user involvement and needs assessment
- Creates verifiable requirements aligned with NS 3467
- Is system-agnostic and provides structured input regardless of the chosen project delivery model
Ergomap in Practice
By using ErgoMap™ in the early phase, you get a tool that:
- Translates needs into precise, buildable requirements
- Promotes interdisciplinary understanding and alignment
- Reduces the risk of errors and costly rework
- Strengthens decision-making and collaboration
In short: ErgoMap™ connects human needs to technical reality and delivers what the industry is asking for – better buildings, better processes, and greater value.
ErgoMap™ is continuously evolving.
Does your organization want to be among the first to help shape the future of early-phase tools for the AEC industry? Get in touch – let’s explore the possibilities for a pilot project together.
