Typical Design Process

The typical design process using CalME involves identifying design alternatives beforehand, using CalME to find the optimal design for each alternative, and review all the optimal designs for cost and sustainability.

In addition, the process of evaluating designs for different segments of a project is the same as with other design methods, i.e., by evaluating the trade off between simplicity and cost.

The process for new construction designs is slightly different from the one for rehabilitation projects. The design processes for new construction and rehabilitation are illustrated with flowcharts in the following subsections respectively.