ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at integrative design practices, a design approach most often seen in sustainable design circles, but is becoming more widely accepted throughout all professions. Integration with nature in design requires a different process. The tension between the motivations of self-interest and empathy plays out in the design process. Integrative design is essential for realizing the four Ps of sustainability: People, Profit, Planet, and Place. The integrative design process is perfectly aligned with the meta-framework of Integral Theory because its underlying goal is to equally value input from all professions and stakeholders. The core principles of bioinspired design are based on the integration of multiple disciplines, professions, and sciences, establishing a new paradigm for design. The design process for resilience requires a long view of the possibilities for the business, building, district, urban, and global scales. Designing for inherent health and well-being in all building types, functions, and scales requires input from multiple and varying professions.
