Mantener la integridad en el diseño sostenible frente a la presión de acelerarlo requiere priorizar el contexto natural, el usuario, estrategias tradicionales y sistemas constructivos eficientes. Es fundamental analizar las condiciones climáticas y topográficas para aprovechar la luz y ventilación natural, reduciendo el impacto ambiental. El usuario debe ser el eje central, participando en el uso y mantenimiento del edificio. Recuperar soluciones tradicionales, como ventilación cruzada o muros térmicos, garantiza eficiencia y economía, complementadas con tecnología solo cuando sea necesario. Finalmente, sistemas constructivos simples, duraderos y de bajo impacto ambiental aseguran un diseño resiliente y sostenible.

"The times are urgent; let us slow down." – Bayo Akomolafe When we're under pressure to fast-track sustainable design, it's tempting to think that rushing through the process will somehow make things more efficient. But I've come to believe that in the urgency of "hurrying up," we often miss something crucial: the abundance of resources, insights, and opportunities that can truly drive sustainable solutions. In pushing to speed up, we can easily fall into the same old patterns—those that got us into the mess in the first place. The reality is, sustainability isn't about ticking boxes quickly; it's about fundamentally rethinking how we engage with our environment, materials, and systems. And that takes time.

Maintain integrity in fast-tracked sustainable design by setting clear goals, collaborating with experts, prioritizing high-impact strategies, leveraging proven technologies, and ensuring transparent communication. Always balance urgency with long-term value and accountability.

To fast-track sustainable design while maintaining integrity, prioritize key sustainability goals like energy efficiency and material reuse. Use proven strategies, technologies, and tools such as BIM and LCA to streamline decision-making. Collaborate early with stakeholders to align on objectives and communicate transparently about compromises due to time constraints. Focus on quality in critical aspects like material selection and energy modeling, avoiding shortcuts that undermine outcomes. Finally, document decisions for accountability and future improvement, ensuring long-term sustainability remains a priority.

There's no short-cut or fast-track to sustainable design. It has to be implemented right from the conception stage of the project and ensured at every stage of execution. If the intent is set out clearly in design, the integrity would be maintained in the process. And, of course, there's always technology and software like BIM to help you out.