Insights

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The first International Women’s Day occurred in 1911, supported by over one million people. Today, Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements…

Integral Light Studio provides expert lighting and daylighting design in building typologies ranging from offices, residences, community centres, and museums to landscapes, urban settings, and art installations. Offering both electric lighting and daylighting specialists, each Light Studio team member brings a valuable design asset to their clients. The Light Studio team is proud to welcome…

In June 2020 Integral Group made a commitment to pause, listen, and learn in our Black Lives Matter Statement within its Corporate Social + Environmental Responsibility (CSER) report. Now is the time we commit to action. ​ In 2020, the formation of Integral’s Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF) was catalyzed by the tragic murder of Ahmaud Arbery,…

Integral Group is pleased to announce Jason Nelson in his new role as Regional Director, Alberta + Ontario. Previously, Jason oversaw the Alberta practice as Regional Director, while continuing to foster strong relationships with institutional and aviation clients in British Columbia. In his new role, Jason will continue to partner with Stuart Hood, Regional Director,…

Melbourne, Australia, January 2020 Leading Australian Building Services + Sustainability practice Umow Lai’s Melbourne office rebrands as Integral Group, a global Deep Green Engineering + Consulting firm. In 2021, Umow Lai’s Melbourne practice takes the final step in Umow Lai joining the Integral Group brand. Umow Lai’s Sydney and Brisbane offices previously rebranded as Integral…

Elementa Consulting, member of Integral Group, was commissioned by The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) in 2020 to develop a methodology for calculating the embodied carbon of MEP systems often left undiscussed in current embodied carbon discussions. This guidance, co-authored by Global Lead of Life Cycle Research Louise Hamot and Associate Clara Bagenal…

Integral Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Goldsmith to the role of Regional Director, Europe + United Kingdom. CEO William Overturf, in celebrating this leadership change, noted, “I am pleased to congratulate Brian Goldsmith on his promotion to Regional Director, Europe + United Kingdom. Brian has successfully led both the London and…

AIA California has announced its winners for the 2020 Design Awards and Integral Group was involved with 4 of the 15 projects recognized. The Design Awards seek to promote, recognize, publicize, and celebrate the value exceptional design has on society. This year’s winners include the following projects from Integral Group: Award for Merit & Leading…

What does the future workplace look like in a COVID-19 reality? Our work lives have already been disrupted by rapidly shifting technology. COVID-19 has only accelerated that change. Organizations successfully emerging from the pandemic are aggressively taking on digital and workspace transformation. Following the British Council for Offices (BCO) “Wellness Matters” report published in 2018,…

London’s built environment sector risks falling ‘off track’ in achieving its environmental target, New London Architecture report warns 85% of NLA Member survey respondents believe current policy and regulations are not compatible with zero carbon ambitions Over 90% agree that the COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity to transform our way of life and transition to…