The Design Process in Phases

The EcoLogic Design Lab provides architectural, landscape and appropriate technology design/build services from start to finish. We specialize in an integral design that takes a holistic approach to the project development process coordinating design, structure, landscape and technology.

Programing

- The programing phase is an important process where the clients intentions and visions are explored and defined. Before we begin the design the parameters need to be established.

 

 

 

 

Schematic Design

- In the schematic design phase we investigate all possible solutions and let the site speak for itself. Given the clients wishes, the site characteristics and the design program we set the direction to determine how beautiful, efficient and comfortable the outcome can be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Drawings

- During the construction drawing phase we finalize the design and provide all documentation for building department approval and construction – coordinating the specifications from energy, structural and other consultants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction

- By providing construction and/or construction supervision we ensure that the project is carried out according to the approved plans and details. The project comes to life !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Educational Programs

Principles of Green Building Design
A. Sustainable Design Concepts and Techniques

1. Site assessment bio-regional considerations, landscaping, permaculture
2. Building with the Sun orientation, incident solar radiation, thermal conductivity of building materials
3. Building with the Rain regional storm water calculation, rain water retention systems, bio-swales
4. Building with Vegetation living walls, living roofs, living shade
5. Building with Air natural ventilation, air tightness of building envelopes, wind power
6. Material Analysis built examples, application design, material sourcing
7. Glazing & Shading concepts, product comparisons, shading design
8. Heating & Cooling concepts, product comparisons, heating load calculations
9. Lighting & Intelligent Controls concepts, product comparisons, design
10. Life Cycle Assessment reduce, recycle, reuse building materials

B. Sustainable Design Analysis

1. Building Metabolism – Energy and Resource Use
2. Code compliance -Green Building Codes, LEED, Title 24
3. Building Topologies – Form vs. Function
4. The Process of Building – Integral Design
5. Building Life Span, Monitoring and Re-Use