DESIGN REVIEWS
In the conceptual and design phases of a construction project, a design review provides building owners and stakeholders with an assessment of their building’s expected performance. It also offers an opportunity to identify modifications that will lead to a more sustainable building, reduced operating costs and improved durability.
How Southface Can Help
Southface offers design reviews for both residential and commercial building projects still in their conceptual or design phases. Making use of an “integrated design approach” that considers all aspects of a building’s performance and the synergies between operational systems, a Southface design review helps owners identify and address opportunities for increased building performance. Because it promotes collaboration and consultation between project team members to identify potential problems early in the process, a Southface design review can also reduce the need for change orders.
The design review process helps owners and stakeholders evaluate the following aspects of a project:
- Site development
- Conceptual drawings
- Architectural plans
- Building specifications
- Window orientation
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment type and location
- Duct layouts
A Southface design review is a collaborative session in which owners, design teams and the Southface staff discuss specific elements of the building within the context of the entire project. Southface makes recommendations that will enhance the building’s overall design, saving owners money, time and aggravation.
Design Reviews Benefit LEED® Certification
In addition, design reviews are well suited to building projects seeking LEED certification. Southface can meet with your project team for a LEED Scorecard Review, and to recommend improvements to the overall design that will help ensure compliance with LEED requirements.
