You may have heard as AIA CA shouted from the green rooftops that the time is NOW to declare a climate emergency. That’s right, AIA CA AIA officially declared a climate emergency. And now, we call on every member of our profession, and our allies, to make an immediate meaningful impact to de-carbonize the built environment.
For an easier digestion of what that means exactly, our leaders developed this bulleted guide. Take a look and see where you and your firm fits into saving the environment.
- Energy model all of your projects to pinpoint areas of improvement.
- Prioritize passive design to reduce costs and improve building performance.
- Advocate for code changes to make responsible climate design and construction a requirement.
- Electrify everything to lower emissions and cost, and increase efficiency, resiliency and safety.
- Encourage existing building reuse and retrofit to decrease emissions.
- Sign on to the AIA 2030 Commitment to show your dedication to reaching carbon neutrality, and track your progress.
- Understand Energy Use Intensity to evaluate your designs and make change.
- Increase your climate knowledge through the AIA California Climate Webinar Series.