Integrating Performance Goals into the Design Process

More stringent performance goals of energy efficiency, health and wellness are extending the conventional scope of design teams, which increases the risk of failing to deliver these needs. Work methods such as 'fat in the design' and following a silo mentality are no longer acceptable and can lead to failure in budget, operations and quality. Increasingly the engineer will lead interdisciplinary design solutions - formulating a plan for design, construction, commissioning and operation - including architecture, building operations and post-occupation. This presentation will show that planned and programmed communication with all building stakeholders can deliver successful integrated solutions.