Region’s architectural profession prepares for the new energy frontier
Our friends over at the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects are launching a third round of their much-lauded professional education series for architects serious about working with planners, engineers, construction professionals, facilities managers, policymakersand more to build more sustainable communities.
Here's some cool news: Our friends over at the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects are launching a third round of their much-lauded professional education series for architects serious about working with planners, engineers, construction professionals, facilities managers, policymakersand more to build more sustainable communities.
See below for the November 30 media advisory, and Learn more about AIA |Seattle' professional education resources at http://www.aiaseattle.org/aiaplus2030.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2010
CONTACT: Stephanie Pure, (206) 448-4938 ext. 106 3
Region’s Architectural Profession Prepares for the New Energy Frontier
AIA Seattle presents third year of AIA + 2030 Professional Series™
Seattle–Credible scientists give us 10 years to be well on our way toward global greenhouse gas emissions reductions in order to avoid catastrophic climate change. Nearly fifty percent of those greenhouse gas emissions can be traced to buildings. With proper tools and training, architects can lead the way in making a difference.
To impact the threat of climate change, Architecture 2030®,, a non-partisan, national non-profit started by renowned architect Ed Mazria, has issued the 2030 Challenge® asking the global architecture and building community to reach the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.
AIA Seattle, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is taking tangible steps toward reaching that goal. One of those steps is creating the AIA+2030 Professional Series™, a 10-part series of intermediate-level professional development courses designed to provide specific ways to make our built environment energy-efficient. However, architects can’t do it alone. It will take engineers, construction professionals, facilities managers, policymakers, and more to reach our goal and all are invited to participate in the series. The third year of the AIA+2030 Professional Education Series™ is produced by AIA Seattle in partnership with Architecture 2030® and sponsored by BetterBricks, the City of Seattle’s City Green Building and Wood Harbinger.
AIA Seattle has already heard positive feedback from previous participants:
“One of the most significant and usable workshop programs I have seen so far for actually incorporating the specifics of Architecture 2030 into our work. We have had multiple staff in our office lined up to attend. Great series, great benefit."
“This knowledge is critical for everyone in our industry. Very inspiring”
“I am going to take on more challenging projects now”
“Groundbreaking”
Information and registration details are below:
AIA+2030 Professional Education Series™ 3:
Feb 25, 2011 The 2030 Challenge: Setting + Achieving Energy Goals with Integrated Design
Mar 25, 2011 Getting to 60: The Power of Targets + Load Reduction
Apr 15, 2011 Accentuate the Positive: Climate Responsive Design
May 6, 2011 Skins: The Importance of the Thermal Envelope
Jun 3, 2011 Passively Aggressive: Employing Passive Systems for Load Reduction
Jun 24, 2011 Illuminating Savings: Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Strategies
Jul 22, 2011 Right-sized: Equipment and Controls for Super-Efficient Building Systems
Aug 19, 2011 Site Power: Renewable Energy Opportunities
Sep 16, 2011 The Hand-Off + Staying in Shape: Operations, Maintenance + Education
Oct 14, 2011 Putting it All Together: Achieving 2030 Goals on the Project and at the Office
TIME: All Sessions held from 8.30am-12.30pm
Location: All classes held at the Bertha Knight Landes Room at Seattle City Hall
600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Cost: 10-session package:
$800 AIA Members
$400 AIA Associates
$1,200 Non-members
TO REGISTER : www.aiaseattle.org/aiaplus2030 NOTE: Registration is for the entire series only.
While firms may purchase packages to use for multiple staff members, this course is designed as a contiguous journey, and we strongly encourage individuals to commit to the entire series for the greatest educational value.
Payment plans and a limited number of scholarships are available to AIA members in good standing. For more information on scholarship availability, contact Danielle Henderson.
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: February 15, 2011
LEARNING UNITS: 40LU / 40HSW / 40SD for the series (4LU / 4HSW / 4SD per class).
MORE INFORMATION: Cassandra Delaune
AIA+ 2030 Program Manager
cdelaune@aiaseattle.org
(206) 448-4938 ext. 106
About the Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1894, AIA Seattle is a not-for-profit professional association of architects, allied professionals, and laypeople. AIA Seattle provides the architecture community with resources and relationships to make a difference through design. We open doors, provide connections, keep our members and the public informed, and demonstrate our commitment to great design as the key ingredient for livable, sustainable places.
