INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS

Integrated Design Process (IDP) is a collaborative design approach that is intended to optimize performance, cost, occupant comfort and resilience of a residential building. It involves engaging the client and key stakeholders – including builder, designer, mechanical contractor, energy advisor, plumber, electrician, framers and insulators – at an early design stage (prior to permit application). IDP examines the needs and performance of a building throughout its lifecycle with the goal of ensuring that the objectives of the client are met.  

• Project overview (project location, housing type, number of units, construction timelines) 
• Visioning and charrette workshops with recorded notes
• Performance benchmarking activities with measured results
• Perform modelling and design optimizations 
• Propose a choice of solutions 
• Generate a report with lessons learned, key strategies and knowledge derived from the process of performing envelope and mechanical design, and/or IDP. 
  • If building to Step 3, the report will also include a summary of the steps required to reach Step 4 or 5.