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Design justification
Definition
The recorded reason, evidence, or source of influence that explains why a design decision was made or revised.
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A decision without its reasoning is difficult for another person to interpret later. Capturing justification supports communication, continuity, and future iteration.
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Sources and evidence
- Learning Engineering Design Decision Tracking — Introduction, Methods, and Implications; LEED records decisions with justifications and influences; PDF pp. 2, 4, 12 (direct)