Integrated Design
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Pondering the Sorry State of Green Building
Something new: Carl is feeling grumpy — this time, it's because clients hire him after their project has already been designed
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 5
For Integrated Project Delivery to work, you need to be inclusive, to establish good communication protocols, and to use an online workspace
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Design for Disassembly
Let’s design new buildings in a way that makes it easier to remove reusable components when the building reaches the end of its life
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 4
The crux of the matter is teamwork
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Integrative Design: Planning Early Reduces Risk Later
Would you rather replace the gasket on a leaky faucet or wet-vac your flooded basement?
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Simplicity versus Complexity
Complicated equipment has a downside
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The First … Charrette?
Okay, so you’ve put your stellar team together, and everyone’s agreed about how the integrated design process is going to unfold. It may be new to them, but they’re game.…
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Ready, Set, Go!
When I was a kid, every race started with those three words. What do they mean, anyway? They mean that some things need to happen before a process really takes…
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Pensive About Process
A good (integrated) design process can’t help but yield a good project
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Do Green Houses Cost More to Build Than Regular Houses?
Green is often less expensive when all things are considered Sustainable building often seems more expensive than conventional building. Many of the building materials that make houses more durable and…
