New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. Supporting goals from energy efficiency and sustainability to passive design and net zero, these advances assist in the studio, on jobsites, and in building operations. Some tools help visualize outcomes, both qualitative and performance based, while others affirm material and system attributes. Still others ease the tasks of calculating metrics such as energy use intensity (EUI), lighting power density (LPD), or how project choices impact total embodied carbon or carbon emission equivalent, measured in kilograms or tons (kgCO2e or tCO2e).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Discuss how novel tools and technologies and established systems and products are facilitating net-zero and sustainable design for commercial and institutional buildings
- Explain how data and varied building systems can be accessed and analyzed to improve building design, construction, and operations
- List examples of new building technologies and building projects that demonstrate net zero, carbon reductions, and other sustainable building principles
- Describe approaches to leveraging building technology for K-12 schools, research centers, residential buildings, and mixed-use residential, among other building types
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
Instructional Delivery Method: On-Demand: Print/Other
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Advance learner preparation: N/A
AIA CES program approval expiration date: 10/18/2027
AIA CES Provider statement: Endeavor Business Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10084542. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Credits:
This CEU is registered with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits.