The building sector is a major polluter. In fact, in 2018, if we include energy consumption and emissions from the manufacture of building construction materials, our industry accounted for the largest share of energy use and emissions, globally. Following on the heels of the American Institute of Architects’ recent symposium on climate change, Tracy A....Read More

As you may have noticed from our previous newsletters, we have signed on to the “Architects Declare” manifesto demanding urgent climate action within the design and building sectors. For more information on the manifesto and the movement, visit: us.architectsdeclare.com. Our last blog article reviewed 6 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint. Next stop...Read More

Last month, nearly 150 U.S. architects and over 4,000 architects from other countries announced their support of an international movement called “Architects Declare,” adding their names to the growing list of firms supporting a manifesto demanding urgent climate action within the design and building sectors. We’re happy to announce that we are among the signatories...Read More