This course examines integrative processes as they relate to contemporary operations in the design and building industry practices. The integrative process requires collaboration among design professionals and key stakeholders (i.e. owner, architect, engineers, consultants, contractor, etc ) from the planning and conception phase of an architectural project to its completion to optimize the design and final product results, increase value to the owner, and maximize efficiency. The course examines and analyzes methods, approaches, patterns of information flows, and benefits of integrative processes in contemporary architectural design and the delivery of buildings, as well as its impact on architectural design business models, structure and practices. The role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other computing in facilitating and enabling integrative processes and sharing building information across disciplines in contemporary design and construction practices is also examined