New report examines resiliency, sustainability in the built environment

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6526316-new-report"]],["i"],["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WASHINGTON \u2013 July 21,\n2022 \u2013"],[0,[],0," A study published today by the American Institute of\nArchitects (AIA), in partnership with Owens Corning, is shedding light on\nresiliency and sustainability in the built environment."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],2,"Resiliency in the Built Environment"],[0,[2],1,","],[0,[],0," assesses the current state and best practices for increasing resiliency and\nsustainability in design and construction. \n\nThe report also provides actionable insights into how to best improve\nresiliency and sustainability from design through construction by surveying\nthree key audiences: architects, general contractors, and clients, including\nowners and developers. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cSuccessfully\naddressing the threat posed by climate change requires a comprehensive and\ncoordinated effort that is informed by the best data available,\u201d said AIA\nEVP\/Chief Executive Officer Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE. \u201cThis report is part of\nAIA\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting our members by providing economic and\nmarket research that helps them navigate challenging times as well as help them\nlead efforts to address the climate crisis.\u201d\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Key findings of the report, include:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"\nFew projects and properties are reported as being\nbuilt beyond code."]],[[0,[],0,"Contractors and clients believe that building to\ncode is sufficient to ensure resilience, but architects disagree."]],[[0,[],0,"Stronger building codes and standards will drive\nresiliency, but so will making the business case to clients."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Visit "],[0,[1],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0," to access "],[0,[2],1,"Resilience in the Built Environment"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that\npromote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them\nin their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders\nand the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities,\ninstitutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct\nto ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}