Five years remain until established carbon-reduction targets come due. In this session, representatives from Architecture 2030, The American Institute of Architects' 2030 Commitment Working Group, and leading design firms will outline the steps our profession, firms, and individuals must take to accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality. Join us for an in-depth discussion about available strategies and technologies. You'll also pick up insights from high-performing firms and review a case study of the renovation of the AIA national headquarters that shows our goals are not only possible but also achievable.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the design and building industry's impact on global greenhouse gas emissions and how eliminating building operating emissions is possible today.
- Learn about the AIA 2030 Commitment, an actionable climate strategy that provides standards and goals for reaching net-zero emissions in the built environment.
- Explore how climate goals can be achieved firmwide when a culture of tracking and measuring carbon reductions is embraced and paired with the right expertise.
- Discover how a building can achieve a zero "whole life carbon" target through cost-effective energy efficiency, elimination of on-site fossil fuels, 100% clean electricity, and building reuse and material optimization.