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NCARB Competency Standard #8: Coordinate the integration of building systems into a project design.

NCARB Competency Standard #8: Coordinate the integration of building systems into a project design.By: David Clarke Published on: 31/05/2025

Buildings, like humans, need air, water, and energy, and to eliminate waste, to function properly. Knowing how to integrate building systems into a project design is a fundamental competency for architects to make sure buildings can properly function.

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NCARB Competency Standard #8: Coordinate the integration of building systems into a project design.

NCARB Competency Standard #6: Create design solutions that address project requirements.

NCARB Competency Standard #6: Create design solutions that address project requirements.By: David Clarke Published on: 31/05/2025

Isn't the point of design to meet project requirements? This might be the most basic competency of all of them. Your client, or you, have a goal for what you want to achieve for a project. Create a design solution that meets that goal. However, within the seeming simplicity of this competency lies the real challenge.

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NCARB Competency Standard #6: Create design solutions that address project requirements.