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Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

SW Oregon Architect

In 2006, the AIA adopted the 2030 Challenge , which seeks to achieve a dramatic reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 2030, and a complete phase-out of fossil fuel emissions by 2040. As the AIA’s guidance document states, each SAP is a declaration of a company’s unique approach to sustainable design.

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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

Architizer

This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. According to the International Energy Agency, to have a good probability of meeting the 1.5-degree

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How to Use Enscape Impact (beta) for Building Performance Analysis

Enscape

Over two decades ago, the non-profit Architecture 2030 was founded with an urgent mission to “rapidly transform the built environment from the major emitter of greenhouse gasses to a central solution to the climate crisis.”

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2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Buildings

Westeck News

2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – From Environment and Climate Change Canada. People have made it clear what they want for the future: clean air, good jobs, a healthy living environment, and a strong economy. The plan aims to strengthen our economy with sustainable housing, jobs, and environmentally friendly industrial growth.

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Rethinking Urban Futures: Planning the Path to Decarbonization and Sustainable Cities

Architizer

This interview was conducted by Vincent Martinez, Architecture 2030 President and COO. Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Can you briefly describe what those are and why they are so important?

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Bentley Moon Rally 2030 by V10 highly commended in Future Luxury Retail Design Competition

Deezen

Called Moon Rally 2030, the concept sees 100 drivers invited to compete in a qualifying race held at Bentley 's headquarters, with the top 10 earning a coveted spot in the Bentley Moon Rally. The judges praised the ambition behind the idea but felt it wasn't feasible for 2030. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

Architizer

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. The team has even pledged to eliminate embodied carbon from every commercial interior space they design by 2030.

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