LIGHT AND HEALTH
Circadian-Effective Lighting
and the Integrated Design Process
Figure 1. The integrated design process, summarizing the three project phases and team members involved in the design and implementation of circadian-effective lighting.
By DANIEL FRERING AND DAVID PEDLER
The integrated design process (IDP), variously known by a host of other terms like integrated building design or integrated project delivery, is a collaborative approach to building design and construction that considers the entire building and its systems. The IDP employs a multidisciplinary team that shepherds a building project from beginning to end with the aim of achieving optimal outcomes for the client and, ultimately, for the occupants of the new building. The role of IDP in building design and construction has grown 16
designing lighting
Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai
over the past 25 years, spurred by the increasing interest in green (or sustainable) building design. Actively encouraged in green building projects, the IDP has shown tangible benefits including improved construction quality, lower costs, reduced construction delays, better environmental performance, and overall improved value for the client. 1 A critical linchpin in a successful IDP team has proven to be a skillful leader who can effectively facilitate continuous interaction and communication among team members from inception to completion.