Pre Design Phase
Start During Discovery and Initial Concepts
Share Success Stories
Share project stories where teams have addressed the carbon emissions of interiors:
Share the Results of LCAs
Use LCA calculators to assess past projects. Share this information with stakeholders so they can understand why certain priorities need to be set for the project.
Resources:
Conduct a Pre-design Evaluation
Study the existing space or any assets to create an inventory of elements that can be maintained or adapted (such as furniture, HVAC, and lighting systems), and identify reusable spaces. Share decisions about what stays with contractors and the client’s facilities team.
Do a Salvage Walk Through
Find a local architectural salvage facility to partner on a walk through and identify existing materials and elements for salvage.
Resources:
Do a Reuse Assessment
After you’ve identified reusable elements, ask these questions:
- What can we reuse in place?
- Can the client reuse these materials in other facilities?
- Is the client able to warehouse these materials for future use?
- Does the client already have items that are warehoused?
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