The 2030 Commitment
Are you up for the challenge?
MUNDO VERDE CHARTER SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IS A 2018 COTE TOP 10 AWARD RECIPIENT. STUDIO TWENTY SEVEN ARCHITECTURE IS ALSO A 2030 SIGNATORY.
The mission of the AIA 2030 Commitment is to support the 2030 Challenge and transform the practice of architecture in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project based, and data-driven. By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030.
Joining the 2030 Commitment gives you access to the Design Data Exchange (DDx), a national framework created by AIA with simple metrics and a standardized reporting format for measuring progress. The confidential, easy-to-use DDx lets you pinpoint best practices and anonymously compare project performance in your firm and beyond. The research tool allows you to compare projects of similar type, size, climate, and a host of other attributes across the 2030 portfolio.
Through the 2030 Commitment, you can elevate your practice, save clients money, and combat the effects of global climate change. Explore the resources and articles below to navigate the program.
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AIA 2030 Commitment by the numbers
An overview of the progress that projects and firms are making towards greater energy efficiency and the profession's 2030 targets.
Joining the 2030 Commitment: What to expect
Energy
The value of regional collaboration: Lessons from Seattle's 2030 Roundtable
Find out how working across competitive boundaries has yielded benefits for Seattle firms active in energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.
2030 on AIAU
Explore classes that help you reach the 2030 Commitment goals and complete your continuing education hours!
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Reach peak performance by embracing your inner engineer
To design for optimal energy efficiency, architects must embrace early collaboration with engineers and energy modelers.
2030 Directory
Find 2030 Commitment signatory firms. Search by name, location, and years reported.
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Leveraging Energy Transparency
Handbook
Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
Use simulations to improve the performance of your projects
Energy
What makes AIA 2030 signatory firms stand out?
Owner awareness of the AIA 2030 Commitment and its focus on metrics is growing quickly; find out what makes 2030 signatory firms special.
Energy
Driving client value and cost savings through energy modeling
Energy modeling can be used to find the most cost-effective options for the design of both passive and active systems, making tradeoffs to achieve cost savings.
Peer-to-peer mentorship
Need help getting started? Fill out this form to get one-on-one help from an experienced 2030 signatory.
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Invisible sustainability: A design approach that exceeds 2030 targets
Using integrated passive design and advanced energy modeling, this small firm strives for simple methods and design freedom while meeting the 2030 Commitment.
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Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography