Integrative Process for Building Performance
Definition
An integrative process brings owners, designers, engineers, constructors, operators, occupants, and other stakeholders together early to identify interactions and synergies among building and site systems.
Sourced Facts
- The guide defines the process as a comprehensive approach in which the project team coordinates building systems and equipment to improve performance, comfort, and environmental outcomes. PDF p. 37; guide p. 30
- It identifies three connected phases: discovery; design and construction; and occupancy, operations, and performance feedback. PDF p. 37; guide p. 30
- Early discovery is emphasized because owner aspirations, performance goals, project needs, and system interactions can be addressed before later design changes become costly. PDF p. 37; guide p. 30 PDF p. 38; guide p. 31 PDF p. 39; guide p. 32 PDF p. 40; guide p. 33
Interpretation
Interpretation
Use shared performance targets before selecting systems. Test combinations across disciplines, document assumptions and trade-offs, and keep operators involved so design intent can survive commissioning and occupancy.
Evidence
- Primary pages: PDF p. 37; guide p. 30, PDF p. 38; guide p. 31, PDF p. 39; guide p. 32, and PDF p. 40; guide p. 33
- Source note: LEED Core Concepts Guide - Third Edition > 3. Process for Building Green