AIA updates sustainable design contract suite to streamline green building

2020-05-15T17:39:00-04:00

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published new and updated AIA contract documents that are designed to "support businesses with reaching their sustainability goals and programming."

The latest set of documents focuses on AIA's renewed efforts to center environmental design in architecture practice as talk of a potential Green New Deal and other green stimulus efforts begin to coalesce in earnest within the profession.

Previously on Archinect: "AIA issues statement of support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal." Park Passive, the first certified passive house in Seattle. Photo by Aaron Leitz.

According to an announcement published by AIA, the documents offer a "roadmap to integrate sustainability into design and construction projects, as well as ensure less confusion when green project discussions begin."

The organization writes, "While there are already four versions of AIA sustainable project exhibits that attach to standard contracts, this update includes th...

"Hygiene ventilation" and the case for Green Stimulus

2020-05-04T13:29:00-04:00

As society plans its transition out of the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response and into a new era of social distanced, post-quarantine life, the gradual re-inhabitation of existing buildings will necessitate that many aspects of daily life be re-examined, both in terms of social custom and functional layout.

Lecture halls and performance spaces that once held hundreds will now accommodate dozens; High-rise office buildings will see their capacities drastically reduced, as well; Grocery aisles will be redesigned to allow for more space between shoppers; Restaurants could see their dining rooms transported outdoors; Banks, post offices, government buildings, and all sorts of commercial, cultural, and entertainment facilities will likely, either periodically or for a period of time moving forward, will be impacted by this shift.

Previously on Archinect: "MASS Design Group brings pandemic design expertise to American hospital wards." A diagram showing interventions that the ...

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AIA updates sustainable design contract suite to streamline green building

"Hygiene ventilation" and the case for Green Stimulus