50 to 50
As part of its advocacy for sustainable building the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created 50to50, 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 is working with AIA Seattle to produce a 10-session series of workshops that will cover the material described in 50to50. Practicing professionals as well as researchers in the field will lead the sessions. Case studies from the Pacific Northwest will be presented, illustrating the adaptation of specific energy-saving strategies to our climate. This series is a national pilot program endorsed by Architecture 2030.
For more information or to register visit the AIA+2030 Professional Series website.
Other informational links:
AIA 50to50
Architecture 2030
AIA Seattle
The AIA+2030 Professional Series schedule:
May 15 The 2030 Challenge: Setting + achieving energy goals with integrated design
Workshop: Handouts Slides
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