OVERVIEW
It’s the close collaboration between singer and songwriter that yields the best songs. The building industry is like that too: the best results are achieved when those who determine success are there to influence the project during its creation.
Depending on the design project, that could include the owner, contractor, trades, or even key product suppliers. Some complex issues are forcing this type of interdisciplinary collaboration to happen organically—like the health and transparency documents that are getting product manufacturers and design teams talking.
Here we’ll highlight processes and structures that break down the siloes between the disciplines—without letting things devolve into chaos.
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Top Ten Toolkit Helps All Projects Boost Performance
August 6, 2018News Brief
AIA Committee on the Environment have launched the Top Ten Toolkit, a best-practice design guide based on the criteria for the COTE Top Ten awards.
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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design: The Goals Are Aligned
October 6, 2017Feature Article
Green building is not just for those with means.
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The Sound of Sustainability: Acoustics in High-Performance Design
September 6, 2017Feature Article
Acoustic performance is often overlooked by human-centered design. A holistic approach shows how to navigate the complexities of “sustainable acoustics.”
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Code Officials Take on New Role in High-Performance Design
March 6, 2018News Brief
A new report published by the National Institute of Building Sciences explains how project teams can save time and money by involving regulatory officials earlier.
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Embracing the Economy as a Design Challenge
April 4, 2017Feature Article
How architects, community developers, and others are experimenting with new models to support progressive design.
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Three Ways to Increase Sustainable Design Literacy in Firms
February 5, 2018Blog Post
What does sustainable design literacy mean, and how can firms develop knowledge that leads to action? Here are three places to start.
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20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years
January 4, 2017Feature Article
In this age of political revolution and environmental urgency, it’s time to step back and take a look at priorities, challenges, and opportunities
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Pest Prevention: Steps Designers Can Take
December 5, 2016Feature Article
Integrated pest management (IPM) design strategies can reduce structural damage and unsanitary conditions, and improve our community’s health.
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Ultimate Building Efficiency Requires Team Integration
January 6, 2018News Brief
“Systems efficiency” could be the next big thing in sustainable design, and integrated project delivery is how we’ll get there.
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Mouth, Meet Money: Case Studies of Outcome-Based Design
September 7, 2016Feature Article
Performance-based incentives are a growing (and positive) trend. They’re not as risky as they sound, but there are some steps you should be taking to prepare.
