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Integrative Process and Eco-Charrette for Green Building Projects
This Integrative Process and Eco-Charrette for Green Building Projects was created to provide direction for the planning and execution of a high-performance building charrette, also known as a “greening charrette.” T
his class addresses frequently asked questions, such as “What exactly is a charrette?” “What is the purpose of holding a charrette?” “Which topics would you like us to discuss?” Who ought to be on the guest list? as well as, “What should we expect after the charrette?”
The training program will be useful to owners, leaders of design teams, site planners, staff members of state energy offices, and others who believe a charrette will be beneficial to the projects they are working on.
The training program provides in-depth information for each stage of the charrette process, beginning with the planning stage and continuing through conducting, facilitating, and following up on the charrette itself.
It offers suggestions for both the planning and the logistics processes. It suggests the different types of participants to invite, such as technical, political, and community representatives, as well as how to most effectively include key decision-makers and stakeholders who can only attend portions of the event.
It offers recommendations for the various types of knowledgeable speakers who are able to inspire participants and respond to their inquiries.
Krishnaji Pawar, a Sustainability Specialist, created the Integrative Process and Eco-Charrette for Green Building Projects Course.
specialises in developing sustainable design strategies for Green Building Certification Systems (LEED, GSAS, etc.), Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Energy Audits, Building Commissioning, Environmental Impact Assessments, and Environmental Management Systems.
It provides a rundown of the qualities that make for effective facilitators and provides pointers for putting together productive breakout groups. Because reducing energy consumption ought to be one of the primary focuses of a high-performance project, careful consideration is given to the incorporation of a pre-design energy analysis.
Key Learning Objectives
- Introduction and Course Outline
- Integrative Process
- Charrettes for High-Performance Projects
- Getting Started
- Planning and Developing the Charrette
- Conducting the Charrette
- Follow-Up and Next Steps
- Subsequent Collaborative Workshops
- Connections with LEED
A whole-building design process is the most effective way to achieve sustainable building design. This is a multidisciplinary strategy that effectively integrates all aspects of site development, building design, construction, operations, and maintenance to reduce a building’s resource consumption and environmental impact while improving its occupants’ comfort, health, and productivity.
An integrated design can also reduce energy and operating costs, as well as costly repairs over the life of the building and tenant turnover.
The process is critical in whole-building design. When applied early in the design process, sustainability is most effective. This building philosophy must be maintained throughout design and construction. The following are the requirements for a sustainable and high-performance building design:
• Develop a project vision and performance objectives.
• Put together a strong, all-inclusive project team.
• Outline critical first steps toward sustainable design.
A high-performance charrette is the best way to meet these requirements. A charrette is an intensive workshop that brings together various stakeholders and experts to address a specific design issue.
This mechanism initiates communication among project team members, building users, and project management personnel. A facilitated discussion allows the team to brainstorm solutions to meet the building users’ requests as well as the building’s sustainability vision. By the end of the charrette, participants should have identified performance goals that meet the needs of the program.
The charrette should result in effective communication among project team members and aid in the formulation of unified design and construction objectives. For sustainable building projects, the design and interior function of the building must be considered.
Design decisions take into account site, energy consumption, comfort, building materials, and landscaping concerns. A good design will incorporate these elements so that the effects of one will have minimal negative impact on the others, and may even be beneficial.
Course Content
Section 1: Introduction & Course Outline
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10:37
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L1. Introduction and Course Outline – Handout
Section 2: Integrated Design for Sustainable Buildings
Section.3 Integrative Design and Sustainable Buildings
Section 4: Charrettes for High-Performance Projects
Section 5: Getting Started with Charrette
Section 6: Planning and Developing the Charrette
Section 7: Conducting the Charrette
Section 8: Follow-Up and Next Steps
Section 9: Summary and Resources
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