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Integrative process

Integrative process

From the course: Introduction to LEED Certification

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Integrative process

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- Integrative process is a recently added credit to LEED building design and construction and interior design and construction rating systems. An integrative process is all about achieving high performance and cost-effective green building outcomes. This is achieved through an early analysis of interrelationships between multiple building systems. Integrative process starts early in the programming and pre-design phases and brings together key players that represent various building systems such as the building owner, architect, engineers, and the contractor. It also includes stakeholders that usually don't come to the table until after the project is complete, such as facility management personnel and tenants. By bringing together key project members early on, synergies among building systems and components can be identified and high levels of building performance, human comfort, and environmental benefits can be achieved. Project members then integrate their solutions instead of…

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