2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx)

We develop the 2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx) to make it easier and faster to record your project data, get actionable information, and advance your firm’s energy and carbon performance.

The confidential, easy-to-use DDx lets you pinpoint best practices and anonymously compare project performance in your firm and beyond. We developed the DDx with support from the US Department of Energy and in partnership with Architecture 2030 and the US Environmental Protection Agency—and with guidance from a diverse group of experienced 2030 firm users.

Using the DDx

The DDx is flexible and intuitive—anyone on your staff can enter information at any time from anywhere. We know the industry is constantly changing so we are always evolving DDx functionality to make tracking your project energy and carbon data easier than ever.

For anything that might not be so intuitive, we offer short training videos to support and guide your team. Need more help? Visit the DDx help pages or email us at 2030commitment@aia.org.

2030 Commitment annual reporting requirements

The 2030 Commitment thrives on the data you report. The more you share, the more you get back—in terms of your individualized database and in industry-wide reports. We’ve included optional categories for more robust results and streamlined the reporting process. Here is what you will need to get started.

Types of projects to report

• projects in an active design phase including conceptual, schematic, design development or construction document phases
• architectural projects with minimum scope that include HVAC system modifications or substantial envelope modifications
• interiors-only projects that include lighting design
• projects in the construction administration phase, if design changes triggered revisions to either the energy model or the code compliance documentation
• international projects (see special guidance)

Minimum data to report

• project name or identifier
• country and zip code for US projects, city for international
• project design phase
• project use type
• building area
• energy modeling status
• Energy Use Intensity Baseline (EUI): This is a site EUI, not source EUI, derived through a default national average or via Zero Tool integration with the AIA 2030 DDx. You can also use an alternative baseline established by another baseline tool (i.e. Labs 21) or through firm research.
• Target/Predicted Energy Use Intensity (pEUI): This anticipated building energy consumption of a project is based on computer modeling. If you are not using energy modeling, an equivalent reduction percentage will be calculated based on the design energy code.
• whether you are collecting actual energy use data​
• on interiors-only projects: ASHRAE 90/1-2007 Lighting Power Density (LPD) Baseline, default or space by space
• target/predicted LPD
• Design Energy Code: If your project does not use energy modeling, default performance equivalents will be calculated based on the design energy code.