Integrative Process
In the building sector, the integrative process is ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration that begins during early design.
Depending on the project, the team could include the owner, future occupants, neighborhood residents, facilities personnel, mechanical and structural engineers, the contractor, trades, or even key product suppliers. These people all work together to find efficiences, potential cost savings, and unique solutions and opportunities that would not otherwise be discovered.
Integrative Process
Deep Dives
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The Secret Math Behind RMI’s New Headquarters
Feature Short
Designing for net-zero energy and carbon in the nation’s coldest climate is not just a physics problem. There’s also the chemistry.
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2030 Culture: Six Selfish Reasons to Commit
Feature Short
2030 Commitment signatories are making progress on climate goals. Along the way, they’re also finding new ways to save time and money.
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How to Use EPDs in Your Practice: Advice from Designers
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Sure, you can just check a box for LEED v4. But the data can also inform your project, if you use it wisely.
Quick Takes
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Product Guidance
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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NAIOP Study Shows that Saving Energy Takes Know-How
News Analysis
A study commissioned by NAIOP argues that the 30%50% energy savings called for by many organizations is not cost effective, but critics say the study is full of holes.
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Free Energy Modeling in Google SketchUp
News Analysis
With a new plug-in for Google SketchUp, Integrated Environmental Solutions offers free energy simulations for projects in the early stages of design.
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The Challenge of Creating Living Buildings
News Analysis
As the first buildings attempt to meet the Living Building Challenge, the difficulties of designing and building to such a rigorous standard are becoming apparent.
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Lawsuit Over Failed LEED Certification Settled
News Brief
Perspective
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