Universal Design

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The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect

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The phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures due to heat absorption by buildings and pavements, mitigated through reflective materials and green roofs.

Utility Corridor

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A designated pathway in a building or infrastructure project that houses essential services such as electrical conduits, plumbing, and telecommunications.

Value Chain

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The series of activities that an organization performs in order to deliver a product or service to customers, including inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service.

Value Engineering (VE)

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A systematic process that aims to optimize project costs and functionality by analyzing materials, methods, and designs without compromising quality.

Values

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The fundamental beliefs and principles that guide an organization’s decisions and actions.

Values Alignment

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The state in which an organization’s strategies, decisions, and actions are consistent with its stated core values.

Values Assessment

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A process of evaluating the extent to which an organization is effectively living and demonstrating its core values, through methods such as employee surveys, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics.

Values Communication

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The process of clearly and consistently articulating and reinforcing an organization’s core values through various channels and touchpoints, such as branding, messaging, and leader communications.

Values Integration

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The process of embedding an organization’s core values into its systems, policies, practices, and day-to-day operations.

Values Misalignment

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A situation in which an organization’s strategies, decisions, or actions are inconsistent with or contradict its stated core values.