Act To Eliminate Fossil Fuels In New Buildings By 2010

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) have issued a commitment to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in new buildings by 2030.  The “2030 Challenge” as it is called, is backed by a new reporting tool developed by the AIA that will allow architects to submit their energy models, estimate square footage and building energy use data, and then compare these estimates to the 2030 goals.

The 2030 Challenge has over 100 members.  Some architects, however, are hesitant to participate citing concerns about project and design privacy.  Others think the model is oversimplified and should be more sophisticated in grading and evaluation criteria.  Creators of the challenge and its reporting tools say the framework is intentionally open so as not to limit participation.

With further improvement to the challenge concept we might see a push to make the initiative extend beyond just willing AIA members.  By 2030 we could see new technology help the challenge cause, watch the initiative burn out, or realize that the goals of the challenge are too ambitious.  We are all supportive of the 2030 challenge, but I’m sure many of us are also skeptical of its chances for success.

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