Major increase in architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["em"],["a",["href","http:\/\/aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com\/sites\/default\/files\/2016-04\/AIA%202030%20Commitment_2014%20Progress%20Report.pdf","target","_new"]],["a",["href","http:\/\/2030ddx.aia.org\/","target","_new"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/aiau.aia.org\/courses\/aia2030-online-series-course-1-2030-challenge-goals-and-design-processes","target","_new"]],["a",["href","http:\/\/www.aia.org\/press\/AIAB107114"]],["b"],["a",["href"," www.aia.org","target","_new"]],["a",["href","www.aia.org","target","_new"]],["a",["href","aia.org","target","_new"]]],"sections":[[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"For immediate release:"],[0,[0],1,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Washington,\nDC \u2013 October 22, 2015 \u2013 The American\nInstitute of Architects (AIA) has produced a report assessing the work of firms\nthat are part of the AIA 2030 Commitment, a voluntary initiative to commit\ntheir practice to advancing the AIA\u2019s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the\nyear 2030. "],[0,[0],1,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a significant step\nin the right direction that showcases the strides being made by the design and\nconstruction community to reduce the energy consumption of buildings,\u201d said AIA\nEVP\/Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ivy, FAIA. \u201cBut we are still a long\nway from achieving our ultimate goal of carbon neutrality. We hope that\nthe progress outlined in this report can generate greater urgency to meet or\nexceed the outlined carbon reduction targets by architects and their clients.\u201d "],[0,[0],1,"\n\n"],[0,[],0,"The key findings from the "],[0,[1],1,"AIA 2030 2014 Progress Report"],[0,[],0," include:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"140 firm submitted reports \u2013 a 41% increase from 2013"]],[[0,[],0,"2.4 billion gross square feet (GSF) represented in this data \u2013 a 50% increase "]],[[0,[],0,"4,354 projects have been accounted for in this\n report \u2013 a 78% increase "]],[[0,[],0,"413 design\n projects are meeting the 60% carbon reduction target \u2013 a 3% increase "]],[[0,[],0,"197 net zero energy projects \u2013 a 270% increase "]],[[0,[],0,"22% average firm reduction in Lighting Power Density for interior projects \u2013 a\n increase of 3% "]],[[0,[],0,"34% average Predicted Energy Use Intensity reduction reported by firms \u2013 a decrease of 3% "]],[[0,[],0,"11% of total GSF meeting the current 60% carbon reduction target \u2013 an increase of\n 4% "]],[[0,[],0,"53% of total\n GSF using energy modeling to predict operational energy consumption \u2013 a 13% decrease "]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In order to make data reporting easier the AIA partnered with the\nDepartment of Energy to create the AIA 2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx),\nan online monitoring, reporting and research tool for architecture firms. See user feedback and "],[0,[2],1,"access the tool here"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA has also partnered with Architecture 2030\nand AIA Seattle to launch an "],[0,[3],1,"educational program"],[0,[4],1," "],[0,[],0,"aimed at providing AIA members and other design\nprofessionals with the high-performance building knowledge necessary to meet\nthe 2030 Challenge targets. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[5],1,"About The American Institute of Architects"],[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to\ncreate more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings,\nneighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters,\nthe AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public\nwell-being. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest\nprofessional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to\nassist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and\ngovernment leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing\nour communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit"],[0,[6],1," "],[0,[7],1,"www.aia.org"],[0,[8],1,"."],[0,[],0,"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n "]]]]}