Archinect - News2024-11-23T21:17:35-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150197913/aia-updates-sustainable-design-contract-suite-to-streamline-green-building
AIA updates sustainable design contract suite to streamline green building Antonio Pacheco2020-05-15T17:39:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efd87c61fa05dc1c9c639fc0eb348e39.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The American Institute of Architects (<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/49568164/the-american-institute-of-architects" target="_blank">AIA</a>) has published new and updated AIA contract documents that are designed to "support businesses with reaching their sustainability goals and programming."</p>
<p>The latest set of documents focuses on <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150120951/aia-issues-statement-of-support-for-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-s-green-new-deal" target="_blank">AIA's renewed efforts to center environmental design in architecture practice</a> as talk of a potential <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1267363/green-new-deal" target="_blank">Green New Deal</a> and other <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150195914/hygiene-ventilation-and-the-case-for-green-stimulus" target="_blank">green stimulus</a> efforts begin to coalesce in earnest within the profession.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4a/4a3d909a5b3a1944eabed770bede284d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4a/4a3d909a5b3a1944eabed770bede284d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Previously on Archinect: "<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150120951/aia-issues-statement-of-support-for-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-s-green-new-deal" target="_blank">AIA issues statement of support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal</a>." Park Passive, the first certified passive house in Seattle. Photo by Aaron Leitz.</figcaption><p><br></p><p>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."<br></p></figure><p>The organization writes, "While there are already four versions of AIA sustainable project exhibits that attach to standard contracts, this update includes th...</p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150195914/hygiene-ventilation-and-the-case-for-green-stimulus
"Hygiene ventilation" and the case for Green Stimulus Antonio Pacheco2020-05-04T13:29:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7a/7ad57afa567ba6c7ec63451e26152bac.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As society plans its transition out of the first phase of the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1534026/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> 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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/da/da77c33d40693e2f17213e1dfc07f11d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/da/da77c33d40693e2f17213e1dfc07f11d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a><figcaption>Previously on Archinect: "<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150195727/mass-design-group-brings-pandemic-design-expertise-to-american-hospital-wards" target="_blank">MASS Design Group brings pandemic design expertise to American hospital wards</a>." A diagram showing interventions that the ...</figcaption></figure></figure>