The Integrative Design Process

An Integrated Design Process (IDP) may be described as a series of project discussions and workshops to produce opportunities and synergies across many disciplines and building systems throughout the planning, design phases, construction, and beyond. Yet, when conducted correctly, it can be so much more.

The original form of the IDP was developed by the ANSI and building industry/design practitioners in 2005 as a way to achieve higher levels of environmentalism- in particular with the LEED certification program, as well as the Living Building Challenge. Since then, a group of regenerative practitioners (Bill Reed, John Boecker, Marcus Scheffer, and others) redefined the IDP to include a wide variety of project stakeholders and processes to expand project potential and positive outcomes.

coLAB studio has engaged in the latter form of IDP since 2014. Since that time coLAB has been able to work with/learn directly from, Reed, Boecker, and Scheffer to expand our own knowledge and capabilities for our clients to great effect.

Below are project examples of our work facilitating Integrated Design Processes for various clients.