Architects and Climate Change. Libby Dannenberg Director, State and Local Affairs 2007 AIA

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1 Architects and Climate Change Libby Dannenberg Director, State and Local Affairs 2007 AIA

2 the state of things today

3 Viktor Koen

4 Energy And the Built Environment

5 January 21-24, 2007 / N=1,000 Registered Voters / ±3.1% M.O.E. When asked what they THOUGHT was the top cause of greenhouse gas emissions today, voters responded: 40% 40% 30% 20% 19% 10% 7% 15% 8% 10% 0% Cars and trucks 1% Aerosol cans Commercial buildings Power plants Natural causes Other Unsure/ Refused Q50

6 But the reality is INDUSTRY 25% TRANSPORTATION 32% BUILDINGS 43% Source: Energy Information Administration Statistics and Pew Climate Report

7 U.S. Electricity Consumption Source: Energy Information Administration Statistics

8 why does the AIA care?

9 B SF new 2035

10 Architects are key to the Solution! By 2035, 3/4 of the U.S. building stock will be either new or renovated source: architecture 2030 AIA acting through: Collaborations Tools Regulations Incentives

11 what is the AIA doing?

12 December 2005: AIA Board adopts green policy position

13 AIA s carbon emission reduction targets By New & Renovated Buildings 50% Reduction % % % % net zero carbon emissions

provide immediate introduction, principles and practices to members and sub-units devoted to

14 Education + Resources 50to50 Clarify means and methods principles and practices SustAIAnability2030 Toolkit for mayors and city councils, architects and the public SustAIAnability2030 Roadshow to provide immediate introduction, principles and practices to members and sub-units devoted to Knowledge Communities. Sustainable Education Enhanced curriculum for the academy Green the AIA travel venues.

15 SustAIAnability2030 Toolkit

16 we are not alone!

17 And Others Quickly Followed: US Conference of Mayors Adopts the 2030 Challenge

22 National Association of Counties Supports 2030 Challenge Adopted July 17, 2007 RESOLUTION URGING COUNTIES TO ADOPT THE 2030 CHALLENGE GOALS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS Issue: Climate Change and Green Energy Efficiency Buildings. Adopted policy: NACo supports the goals of the 2030 Challenge to encourage counties to set goals for renovated and all new public buildings to become carbon neutral by NACo supports federal efforts to promote high performance green building principles.

23 Source: Ed Mazria, Architecture2030

24 how can I possibly get there?

Simple Steps to Green Design Design spaces to be as efficient as possible Use an integrated team approach Take regional climate conditions into consideration and design accordingly Use natural

25 Simple Steps to Green Design Design spaces to be as efficient as possible Use an integrated team approach Take regional climate conditions into consideration and design accordingly Use natural systems to ventilate and light buildings Use materials that are appropriate for a given project type Select materials that improve energy efficiency Use locally manufactured materials Use materials that improve indoor air quality

26 What Are Some Benefits of Green Design? Environmental Benefits Reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption Economic Benefits Improve the bottom line Health and Productivity Benefits Enhance occupant comfort and health Community Benefits Minimize strain on local infrastructures and improve quality of life

It is very worth noting that additional commissioning and tweaking of system has turned the

27 07 COTE Top Ten Winner Hawaii Gateway Energy Center Ferraro Choi & Associates Kailua-Kona, HI PV s originally provided about 75 % of electricity. It is very worth noting that additional commissioning and tweaking of system has turned the building into a net energy producer. Condensation from cold seawater pipes collected for flushing and irrigation. Coils in ground sweat onto adjacent plants.

07 COTE Top Ten Winner Solar Umbrella House Pugh + Scarpa Architects

adding more) of the house s electricity and provide shading for

The photovoltaic panels on the top and side are used as an

28 07 COTE Top Ten Winner Solar Umbrella House Pugh + Scarpa Architects Venice, CA These panels provide 95% (soon to be 100%, they are adding more) of the house s electricity and provide shading for indoor and outdoor spaces. The photovoltaic panels on the top and side are used as an expressive and transformative part of the design. The pool in the foreground is part of the house s storm water retention system.

07 COTE Top Ten Winner Evaporative cooling is mixed

Snyder Kimsey Architects Las Vegas, NV Measure 7:

unusual project They achieved 81% energy reduction,

29 07 COTE Top Ten Winner Evaporative cooling is mixed with natural ventilation Regional Animal Campus Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects Las Vegas, NV Measure 7: Energy Flows & Energy Future The jury loved this unusual project They achieved 81% energy reduction, 28% of needs provided by PVs, with a future wind farm planned

Vertical slats at an angle are calculated to balance daylight and heat gain &

Winner Designed to demonstrate an ethical relationship between the natural and

Friends School Kieran Timberlake Architects Washington, DC Solar chimneys with

30 Vertical slats at an angle are calculated to balance daylight and heat gain & maximize times when building does not need to rely on systems 07 COTE Top Ten Winner Designed to demonstrate an ethical relationship between the natural and Measure 1: Sustainable Design Intent and Innovation the built environment Sidwell Friends School Kieran Timberlake Architects Washington, DC Solar chimneys with south-facing glass are designed for passive ventilation, operating without additional energy

COTE Top Ten Winner Ballard Library Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects Seattle, WA The jury believed that this small civic building will last because the community will treasure it; a great example

31 COTE Top Ten Winner Ballard Library Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects Seattle, WA The jury believed that this small civic building will last because the community will treasure it; a great example of why design is an important element of sustainability The big overhanging roof creates a public porch and helps shade this western exposure. PV panels create a sundial as the sun moves across the windows

32 Climate Change Is Real. Architects Have A Solution! An Ethical Responsibility, A Huge Opportunity, NOT Business As Usual

Carbon Neutral 60% 70% 80% 90% Today

Carbon Neutral 60% 70% 80% 90% Today 60% 70% 80% 90% Carbon Neutral Today 2015 2020 2025 2030 Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Fossil Fuel Energy Reduction GBD Architects LEED PLATINUM + NET-ZERO ENERGY Location Hood River, Oregon Building