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.
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 the new C204™-2020, Sustainability Consultant Scope of Services and the updated D503™-2020, Guide for Sustainable Projects."
The documents, among other goals, offer guidance for "sustainability consultants" who help firms meet environmental goals. The organization rites, "The new Sustainability Consultant Scope of Services is not a stand-alone agreement but must pair with a document to provide key contract terms, such as the C103™-2015 Owner-Consultant Agreement without a Predefined Scope of Services. The C204 presumes that an owner pursuing a sustainable project has, or will, execute an E204™-2017 Sustainable Projects Exhibit with the architect of record. When both C204 and E204 are used on a project, the owner must edit E204 to address the consultant’s role and eliminate overlap with the architect’s role. E204 defines key sustainable terms, and C204 references these definitions."
Additionally, the group has updated its D503-2020, Guide for Sustainable Projects has been updated to "address current topics, such as materials transparency; resilience; environmental product labels and certification systems; and jurisdictional requirements relevant to sustainable projects."
"The guide’s core function explains the roles and responsibilities of the owner, architect, and contractor regarding sustainable design and construction projects, provides commentary on C401™-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant and C402™-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant for Special Services, and adds a sample of a completed WELL Certification Plan," AIA writes.
Links to the group's new documents follow:
AIA is set to offer a webinar for designers to learn more about these documents that will take place on May 21, 2020. Register here for the webinar.
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