AIA releases latest 2030 Commitment results

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["b"],["i"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6526864-aia-2030-commitment-by-the-numbers-report"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/landing-pages\/6423877-sustainability"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"WASHINGTON \u2013 October 6, 2022"],[0,[1],2," \u2013"],[0,[],0," The American Institute\nof Architects (AIA) "],[0,[2],1,"By the Numbers"],[0,[],0," report for 2021 showcases the annual performance\nof the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment.\nThe "],[0,[2],1,"By the Numbers"],[0,[],0,"\nreport can be explored on "],[0,[3],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0,". "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"With buildings\ncontributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture\nand design firms have the opportunity to transform their practice and\ncontribute to significant emission reductions. The AIA 2030 Commitment offers\narchitects and engineers a way to publicly show their dedication and track\nprogress toward a carbon-neutral future by working toward the goal of\ncarbon-neutral buildings by 2030. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[2],1,"By the Numbers"],[0,[],0,"\nreport for 2021 amalgamates predicted energy use data in completed projects by\n2030 Commitment signatories, including 20,652 projects reporting an overall\n50.3 percent reduction in predicted energy use intensity (pEUI). Other key\nfindings in the report include:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"5.5 percent of whole\nbuilding gross square footage reported in 2021 met the 80 percent target, an\nincrease from 4.3 percent in 2020. This represents 161,625,553 gross square\nfeet and 748 projects."]],[[0,[],0,"In 2021, 2030\nCommitment signatories reported 505 all-electric buildings, up 67 percent from\n2020."]],[[0,[],0,"276 whole\nbuilding projects were reported as net-zero in 2021, representing both 2.1\npercent of projects and gross square footage. 67,399,844 gross square feet were\nreported as net-zero in total in 2021."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe progress made by the 2030 Commitment\nparticipants is commendable and gives us hope the building sector can pivot\naway from being such a large carbon emission contributor,\u201d said 2022 President\nof The American Institute of Architects Dan Hart, FAIA. \u201cHowever, the need for\nmore firms to participate and actively work toward reducing energy use in their\nprojects remains crucial.\u201d "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Visit "],[0,[4],1,"AIA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0," to learn more about how architects\nare impacting climate action initiatives."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, AIA consistently\nworks to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings,\nneighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and\nlocal chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic\nvitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA\nprovides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and\nbusiness as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to\nfind solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation,\nand world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest\nprofessional standards."]]]]}