The American Institute of Architects - Sustainable Design Mandatory Continuing Education, For Providers

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Sustainable Design

Mandatory Continuing Education

Continuing Education Quality Assurance Panel

Chair

Amy Yurko, AIA

Committee Members

Mark Graham, AIA

Greg Heuer, CSI

Linda Hewitt, Hon. AIANYS

Robert Lopez, RA

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, AIA

Brenda Scheer, AIA

William Seider, AIA

Louis B. Smith, AIA, NOMA

Rives Taylor, AIA, LEED AP

Ex Officio

Chair, Board Knowledge Committee

Mike Rodriguez, AIA

Board Knowledge Committee Liaisons

Ed Vidlak, AIA

Stephan Castellanos, FAIA

Jeffrey Huberman, FAIA

Victoria Jacobson, AIA

AIA Staff

CD Pangallo, EdD

Thom Lowther

March 14-15, 2008 | San Francisco, CA | Committee Meeting

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Change for Sustainable Design MCE

Out of a total of 18 learning units (LU’s) required for Architect membership in a given calendar year, a minimum of 4 LU’s would be required to focus sustainable design, specifically on carbon reduction/energy efficiency supporting the AIA’s SustAIAability 2030 goals for carbon neutral projects by 2030.

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AIA Statement of Sustainability

The Vital Importance of Sustainable Design Practices in the Continuing Education of Architects.

Sustainability is the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable design is achieved through an integrated design and delivery process that enhances the natural and built environment by using energy sensibly with a goal toward carbon neutrality, improves air and water quality, protects and preserves water and other resources, and creates environments, communities and buildings that are livable, comfortable, productive, diverse, safe and beautiful to stir our imagination.

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CEQAP Criteria for Sustainable Design MCE

• Does the program meet the AIA definition of sustainability?

• Is the program’s primary purpose to address one of the COTE Top Ten Measures of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics?

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CEQAP Criteria for Sustainable Design MCE

• Does the program meet the AIA definition of sustainability?

• Is the program’s primary purpose to address one of the COTE Top Ten Measures of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics?

By requiring the program’s primary purpose to address sustainability, it will ensure that the sustainability content will specifically address the Board Knowledge Committee mandate.

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COTE Top Ten Measures

of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics

Design & Innovation

Sustainable design is an inherent aspect of design excellence. Projects should express sustainable design concepts and intentions, and take advantage of innovative programming opportunities.

Water Cycle

Sustainable design conserves water and protects and improves water quality.

Regional / Community Design

Sustainable design values the unique cultural and natural character of a given region.

Energy Flows & Energy Future

Sustainable design conserves energy and resources and reduces the carbon footprint while improving building performance and comfort. Sustainable design anticipates future energy sources and needs.

Land Use & Site Ecology

Sustainable design protects and benefits ecosystems, watersheds, and wildlife habitat in the presence of human development.

Materials & Construction

Sustainable design includes the informed selection of materials and products to reduce project cycle environmental impacts, improve performance, and optimize occupant health and

Bioclimatic Design

Sustainable design conserves resources and maximizes comfort through design adaptations to site specific and regional climate conditions.

Long Life, Loose Fit

Sustainable design seeks to enhance and increase ecological, social, and economic values over time.

Light & Air

Sustainable design creates comfortable interior environments that provide daylight, views, and fresh air.

Collective Wisdom & Feedback Loops

Sustainable design strategies and best practices evolve over time through documented performance and shared knowledge of lessons learned.

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CEQAP Definition of Sustainable Design

• Does the program meet the AIA definition of sustainability?

• Is the program’s primary purpose to address one of the COTE Top Ten Measures of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics?

IF YES

PROGRAMS MUST MEET BOTH CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE.

IF YES

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CEQAP Definition of Sustainable Design

• Does the program meet the AIA definition of sustainability?

• Is the program’s primary purpose to address one of the COTE Top Ten Measures of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics?

PROGRAMS MUST MEET BOTH CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE.

PROGRAMS MUST BE STRUCTURED TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE.

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CEQAP Definition of Sustainable Design

• Does the program meet the AIA definition of sustainability?

• Is the program’s primary purpose to address one of the COTE Top Ten Measures of Sustainable Design and Performance Metrics?

PROGRAMS MUST MEET BOTH CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE.

PROGRAMS MUST BE STRUCTURED TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE.

…since the AIA definition of sustainability addresses WELFARE

ALL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MCE WILL BE HSW.

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AIA Mandatory Continuing Education

18 Learning Units required

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AIA Mandatory Continuing Education

18 Learning Units required

of which 8 must be Health Safety Welfare

HSW

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AIA Mandatory Continuing Education

18 Learning Units required

of which 8 must be Health Safety Welfare,

and in 2009, 4 LU’s must be Sustainable Design focused

HSW

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AIA Mandatory Continuing Education

18 Learning Units required

of which 8 must be Health Safety Welfare,

and in 2009, 4 LU’s must be Sustainable Design focused

All Sustainable Design LU’s that meet the Sustainable Design MCE criteria will be HSW

HSW

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Timeline for Implementation

Need to be ready to facilitate this as an Institute

Validate the definition of Sustainable Design for criteria for MCE programs

Collaborate and develop with COTE, NCARB and other collaterals.

All Sustainable Design MCE will be HSW.

Sustainable Design MCE must be a structured program.

Change AIA/CES Form A to include the Sustainable Design MCE requirement

Change AIA Member Transcripts to include the Sustainable Design MCE requirement

Communicate the Sustainable Design MCE criteria to providers to create Sustainable Design programs for 2009 launch

Work with Beverly Holton to include in 2009 Convention RFP.

Communicating the Sustainable Design MCE requirement to members and providers

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AIA/CES Form A Content Changes

2009 AIA/CES Program Registration Form (Provider Form A)

CORE AREAS

Design | Building Performance | Leadership | Practice

HEALTH SAFETY WELFARE

SUSTAINABILITY

DELIVERY

Synchronous | Asynchronous

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Database Next Steps

2009 AIA/CES Program Registration Form (Provider Form A)

CORE AREAS

Design | Building Performance | Leadership | Practice

HEALTH SAFETY WELFARE

SUSTAINABILITY

DELIVERY

Synchronous | Asynchronous

DATABASE

Helps find courses

Helps track courses

Learner Management Core

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THE DATABASE GOAL IS TO BE

CREATE A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY FOR LEARNING

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This is just a beginning.

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This is just a beginning.

It is a definition of Sustainable Design and an implementation plan.