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This research presents a novel methodology aimed at integrating maintainability into the early stages of equipment and system design. Centered on continuous improvement, the approach prioritizes design variables that facilitate efficient maintenance throughout the asset\u2019s lifecycle. Grounded in the UNE 151001 standard and employing the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) technique, the proposed methodology introduces the \u201cHouse of Maintainability\u201d\u2014a structured tool that supports maintainability-oriented design and allows for diagnostic assessments of existing systems. By capturing stakeholder requirements and maintenance experience across various systems and contexts, the tool systematically translates these inputs into design criteria, ensuring compliance with maintainability standards. The methodology is validated through a real-world case study, confirming its practical applicability and effectiveness in enhancing industrial design processes with a focus on maintainability.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/systems14030264","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,2]],"date-time":"2026-03-02T14:06:56Z","timestamp":1772460416000},"page":"264","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["House of Maintainability: A QFD-Based Approach for Proactive Maintainability Assessment Linked to Design Decision"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9745-0512","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Orlando","family":"Dur\u00e1n","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Mechanical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso, Valpara\u00edso 2340025, Chile"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Jos\u00e9 Ignacio","family":"Vergara","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Mechanical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso, Valpara\u00edso 2340025, Chile"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Fabian","family":"Orellana","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Mechanical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso, Valpara\u00edso 2340025, Chile"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Francisco","family":"Gui\u00f1ez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Mechanical Engineering School, Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Valpara\u00edso, Valpara\u00edso 2340025, Chile"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,2]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"Monchy, F. 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