In a 2003 study carried out for several architectural associations, including RAIC and OAA, one of the key findings on sustainable design in Canada was:
Integrated Design Process (IDP) is essential for effective management of the sustainable design process to ensure that efficient coordination is maintained and that overall project and design costs are minimized. Several sustainable design evaluation and assessment systems require the use of IDP due to the benefits derived from working in a collaborative setting at the outset of the project.
In the 2005–2006 season (the fifth), Sustainable Design for Canadian Buildings, SDCB 205, RAIC’s cross-country, continuing education course, was entitled “Green to Green: Opportunities for more Energy-Efficient Building Retrofits.” It focused on integrated design. Similar or related courses on sustainable design will likely continue to be offered. Reviewed by Moishe Alexander.
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