CHAPTER 3 - INTEGRATIVE PROCESS (IP)

Question 1

is a paradigm shift from the linear
planning process and is composed of all project team members including the property owner, facility manager, designers and contractors working together in the early stages of the project to set the sustainable goals of the project
and promote synergies between the parties.

Answer 1

INTEGRATED DESIGN APPROACH

Question 2

essential in maximizing sustainable success as all
members must work together in an open- ended, cohesive team.

Answer 2

THE INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS (IDP)

Question 3

approaches result in forward thinking
sustainable designs.

Integrated Design depends on concepts such as:
● Integrated Project Delivery
● Integrated Project Team
● Systems Thinking Approach
● Life Cycle Approach

Answer 3

WHOLE BUILDING OR HOLISTIC DESIGN

Question 4

Instead of the traditional design/build or design/bid/build project delivery methods, this delivery is used to promote the collaboration among key stakeholders and design professionals at early stages of the design phase. The owner, architect, general contractor, building engineers, fabricators, and subcontractors work together throughout the design and construction process.

at the beginning of the process the project team members collaboratively define the sustainable goals of the project and during the project
construction process, the technologies and strategies are reviewed to verify that they meet these goals.

By looking at the graphs one can see
that IP leads to greater cost control because it is expensive to make any changes late in the project construction phases. This will also help avoid green features being value engineered out of the project as costs are understood early.

Answer 4

Integrated Project Delivery

Question 5

brainstorming session held at the beginning of a
project to set project goals, exchange information and address
challenges. It is essentially a pre-design meeting.

Answer 5

Design Charrette

Question 6

IP was only a strongly encouraged route to success in LEED in the past.
However, with the onset of LEED V4 it is now worth points. IP is even a
prerequisite in healthcare following:

Identify Team->Prepare and Convene Charrette-> Goals

Answer 6

integrative process and LEED

Question 7

applicable to all rating systems in the building design and construction umbrella. The credit encourages the project team to find opportunities to achieve synergies throughout all building systems and focuses on energy and water related systems.

There are three main phases for IP:
Discovery -> Implementation -> Performance Feedback

Answer 7

IP CREDIT

Question 8

• Preliminary Stage
• Pre-pre design goal setting workshop (Charrette)
• Use ANSI Consensus National Standard 2.0
• Basic Water and Energy Analysis

perform a simple box energy model analysis to understand how energy is distributed (ENERGY SYSTEMS)

perform a water budget analysis prior to schematic design (WATER SYSTEM)

Answer 8

DISCOVERY

Question 9

• Implementation Stage
• Understand system interactions found in discovery
  -Document this state in the OPR and BoD

Use the analysis in the discovery to create the Owners Project Requirements (OPR) (ENERGY SYSTEMS)

Use the analysis in the discovery to create the Owners Project Requirements (OPR) (WATER SYSTEM)

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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Question 10

• Create feedback mechanism that inform
  building operations and potential corrective
  actions

Use energy meters or a building automation system to ensure proper energy distribution (ENERGY SYSTEMS)

Utilize water meters to ensure no leaks and proper adherence to the OPR (WATER SYSTEM)

Answer 10

PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK

Question 11

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
Data collection, discussions of project goals and
green technologies.

Answer 11

PRE DESIGN

Question 12

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
Preparation of preliminary design options and project layout

Answer 12

DESIGN - SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Question 13

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
More detailed design of the building and its energy systems

Answer 13

DESIGN - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Question 14

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
Preparation of the detailed construction documents which are needed for permissions and bidding

Answer 14

DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Question 15

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
the process of selecting the contractor to prepare
for the construction phase

Answer 15

BIDDING

Question 16

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
process to achieve, verify, document the
facilities and systems will perform as designed and installed.

This ensures building quality through on-site verification.

Answer 16

COMMISSIONING

Question 17

INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY PHASE:
the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued
and the building can be occupied

Answer 17

OCCUPANCY

Question 18

Objectives of the holistic or integrative design process include:

Answer 18

credit interactions,
a high Cost-benefit ratio,
accessibility,
security,
synergies,
productivity,
functionality and
an aesthetically pleasing design.

Question 19

the key factor to the success of the
Integrated Design Process. The project team includes the key stakeholders and professionals from every discipline and requires:
● Good communication and coordination between the team
● Strong analysis to develop innovative solutions
● Collaboration among all members from early stages and throughout all the
project phases
● Decisions based on information from all members to satisfy the project goals and
prevent conflicts

Answer 19

INTEGRATED PROECT TEAM

Question 20

used to recognize that the change of one
part of the system will affect other parts of the system. It is important to understand the relationship between all parts of a system and to consider the influence of disrupting it.

ITS GOAL IS to avoid designing a solution to one problem that results in another problem.

For example, using triple glazed windows instead of single glazed will require a stronger structure and a smaller HVAC system to treat the space.

Answer 20

SYSTEMS THINKING APPROACH

Question 21

is the linear loop in which resources are
extracted, manufactured, used and turned into waste. It is known by Cradle to Grave open loop.
are considered unsustainable.

Answer 21

Open loops

Question 22

is the circular loop in which resources
are extracted, manufactured, used and then reused or recycled. It is known as the Cradle to Cradle closed loop. It is more sustainable and environmentally
responsible

Answer 22

Close Loops

Question 23

The systems thinking approach also involves system feedback in the form of two possible loops:

climate change melts ice -> reducing ability to reflect the sun’s heat using its albedo -> more warming of our atmosphere

Answer 23

Positive Loop (amplifies)

Question 24

The systems thinking approach also involves system feedback in the form of two possible loops:

Thermostat set to 72°F in winter -> room cools -> thermostat tells heater to provide heat up to 72°F -> Thermostat tells heater to shut off until needed

Answer 24

Negative Loop (controls/regulates)