Architecture Evaluation Methods

There indeed are industry standard methods such as

1. Software Architecture Analysis Method (SAAM),
2. Architecture Trade-Off Analysis Method (ATAM),
3. Architecture Reviews for Intermediate Designs (ARID).

The Carnegie Mellon Institute (SEI) created a scenario-based software-architecture evaluation method that is known as the Software Architecture Analysis
Method (SAAM). This method was later modified to address the evaluation of risks, trade-offs, and opportunities among different qualities. The modified method is known as the Architecture Trade-Off Analysis Method (ATAM). This method
has been further extended for analyzing cost-benefit and schedule implications. The extended method is known as the Cost Benefit Analysis Method (CBAM).