tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805693061694683438.post7329226276311927550..comments2024-01-07T04:13:53.756-08:00Comments on Passive House Toronto: Thoughts on Hiring Designers and Engineers, and the Design ProcessLyndon and Phi Thanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15905919606181622527noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805693061694683438.post-76537328771796255622015-01-18T15:33:07.418-08:002015-01-18T15:33:07.418-08:00A major impediment to the sort of client-engineer ...A major impediment to the sort of client-engineer interaction envisioned is the architect. In many/most private house projects an architect is involved. The architect will usually select and work with the engineers, not the owner. It is a rare architect that has any concern about the issues listed. Rather, in most cases, they simply want to meet code and would prefer that any additional funds go into aesthetics/cosmetics. Only when meeting code interferes with the aesthetics will they become interested in pushing the engineer to get creative.<br /><br />In other words, when the budget is limited, mechanical engineering will not be a priority for most of the players. The architect will usually not allow the engineer to communicate directly with the client. So an often ignorant party with an agenda (the architect) directs information flow to and decisions by the owner.<br /><br />Have you found methods to open up the process to the benefit of all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com