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WEEK 5-7
How can designers draw on specialist expertise in a collaborative framework? Can the focus of health, environment, and ethics help inform material selections that effectively communicate the story of a project in an integrated design? Architects Martha Lewis and David Lewis share their thoughts on working holistically with a team of specialists.
How can designers draw on specialist expertise in a collaborative framework? Can the focus of health, environment, and ethics help inform material selections that effectively communicate the story of a project in an integrated design? Architects Martha Lewis and David Lewis share their thoughts on working holistically with a team of specialists.
4_1b_3_Martha Lewis + David Lewis_Integrated Project Planning.mp4Key Terms
Key Terms
- Holistic
- Impact
- Integrated Design
- Health
- Environment
- Ethics
- Facade
- Entry
- Off-gas
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
General Services Administration
General Services Administration
TAKEAWAYS
TAKEAWAYS
Martha Lewis
Martha Lewis
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