50 >> 50 / AIA + 2030

As part of its advocacy for sustainable building the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created 50 >> 50 , a resource that provides information on 50 design strategies for saving energy. This information is intended to help designers reach the Architecture 2030 challenge of reducing new building energy use by 50%, today.

The Integrated Design Lab has worked with AIA Seattle to produce a 10-session series of workshops covering the material described in 50 to 50 called the AIA + 2030 Professional Series. IDL Staff, practicing professionals, and researchers in the field lead the sessions. Case studies from the Pacific Northwest are presented, illustrating the adaptation of specific energy-saving strategies to our climate. Now in its 3rd year, AIA Seattle has developed this into a national program that is being offered by AIA offices around the country.

For more information or to register visit the AIA+2030 Professional Series website.

Other informational links:
 AIA 50 >> 50
 Architecture 2030
 AIA Seattle

The AIA+2030 Professional Series schedule:

May 15 The 2030 Challenge: Setting + achieving energy goals with integrated design

June 19 Getting to 50: The power of targets + load reduction

July 17 Accentuate the positive: Climate responsive design

September 18 Skins: The Importance of the Thermal Envelope

October 16 Passively aggressive: Employing passive systems for load reduction

November 13 Illuminating savings: Daylighting and integrated lighting strategies

December 11 - Right-sized: Equipment and Controls for Super-Efficient Building Systems

January 15, 2010 Site power: Renewable energy opportunities

February 19, 2010 The hand-off + staying in shape: Operations, maintenance + education

March 19, 2010 Putting it all together: Achieving 2030 goals on the project and at the office