What is expected to be the outcome of an integrated design process?
A)Higher first cost and higher operating costs
B)Lower first cost and lower operating costs
C)Higher first cost and lower operating costs
D)Lower first cost and higher operating cots

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It is expected that an integrated design process will result in lower first cost and lower operation costs due to the smaller HVAC system, more effective insulation, and high performance windows. Unlike the conventional building process, where the design teams worked independently and as a result had a large HVAC system, minimal insulation, and less effective insulation, the integrated design process allows the design team members to collaborate on strategies for the most effective and efficient systems for the building.

What Is Expected to Be the Outcome of an Integrated