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The Integrative Design Process

The Integrative Design Process

The Integrative Design Process By Dayna Lake As designers, we sell our time to the clients and in return, they expect that we use that time to produce concepts and ideas that lead to project development, approval, and eventually construction. Often times the route to...
PASSIVE HOUSE: BUILDING FOR TODAY, TOMORROW, AND THE FUTURE

PASSIVE HOUSE: BUILDING FOR TODAY, TOMORROW, AND THE FUTURE

PASSIVE HOUSE: BUILDING FOR TODAY, TOMORROW, AND THE FUTURE By Sara Shelton and Serena Kacharos Warren WHAT IS PASSIVE HOUSE? Serena: Passive House is a performance standard that focuses on reducing the energy usage of buildings and through passive building elements...
The Integrative Design Process

Beyond the Buzzwords: Design That Listens

Beyond the Buzzwords: Design That Listens By Jessica Gosswick What do you think of when you hear the word “sustainability”? Perhaps you think of metal straws or recycling. In the context of the built environment, you might think of add-ons like solar panels, shading...