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WEEK 5-7
Seeing healthier material options carried through to a project's completion and occupancy is an important part of design practice. Rhys MacPherson discusses the importance of ongoing face-to-face dialogue with contractors and users on the installation and maintenance of regenerative environments.
Seeing healthier material options carried through to a project's completion and occupancy is an important part of design practice. Rhys MacPherson discusses the importance of ongoing face-to-face dialogue with contractors and users on the installation and maintenance of regenerative environments.
3_2c_3_Rhys MacPherson_Communicating Decisions and Articulating Product Criteria.mp4Key Terms
Key Terms
- Punch List
- Performance-based Specifications
- Proprietary Specifications
- Market Dynamics
Discussion Points
Discussion Points
- Once you have finally selected your best option, or best few options, how do you communicate this decision to the contractors, or whoever is responsible for implementation?
- Are there certain formats for writing specifications for healthier products?
- Should you be writing performance or proprietary specs? Or Both?
- What value is articulating not only the specific products chosen, but also the reasons why, their criteria, and the health goals of the project?
- What other considerations should designers be mindful of as their healthier material decisions move towards implementation?
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
BuildingGreen
BuildingGreen
International Living Future Institute
International Living Future Institute
US General Services Administration (GSA)
US General Services Administration (GSA)
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