In-house engineers make sustainable design work better.

The article discusses trends in the architecture and engineering fields fueled by the understanding that interdisciplinary collaboration early in the design process leads to maximum sustainability. The American Institute of Architects is encouraging what it calls integrated project delivery, which i...

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Publicado en:Architectural Record Vol. 197; no. 10; pp. 57 - 58
Autor principal: Novitski, B. J.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: BNP Media Oct2009
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Sumario:The article discusses trends in the architecture and engineering fields fueled by the understanding that interdisciplinary collaboration early in the design process leads to maximum sustainability. The American Institute of Architects is encouraging what it calls integrated project delivery, which is leading some architecture firms to employ in-house engineers instead of using consultants. Examples given include California-based LPA and the multi-office HOK architecture firms.