WHAT: The AIA+2030 Professional Series helps design professionals create buildings that meet the ambitious energy efficiency goals of the 2030 Challenge. Ten, 4-hour sessions offer strategies to reach 50% reduction in fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, giving design professionals the knowledge and leverage to create next-generation, super-efficient buildings—and provide firms with the skills that will set them apart in the marketplace.

COURSE FORMAT: this is an advanced educational series, coffee, water,juice & breakfast snacks will be provided
                 Welcome & session recap:        15 min              
                 Technical Skills module part 1: 60 min
                 Break:                                              10 min
                 Technical Skills Module part 2: 30 min
                 Case Study- Local Overlay:       60 min
                 'Now try this at Work':                 45-50 min 
                  Wrap Up:                                        15-20 min 

WHO: AIA El Paso, a Chapter of American Institute of Architects, with AIA Seattle, Founding Partners BetterBricks, the City of Seattle, and Architecture 2030.

2011-2012 SERIES:

June 17 The 2030 Challenge: Setting + Achieving Energy Goals with Integrated Design

July 15 Getting to 50: The Power of Targets + Load Reduction

August 19 Accentuate the Positive: Climate Responsive Design

September 16 Skins: The Importance of the Thermal Envelope

October 14 Passively Aggressive: Employing Passive Systems for Load Reduction

November 11 Illuminating Savings: Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Strategies

December 9 Right-sized: Equipment and Controls for Super-Efficient Building Systems

January 13 Site Power: Renewable Energy Opportunities

February 10 The Hand-Off + Staying in Shape: Operations, Maintenance + Education

March 9 Putting it All Together: Achieving 2030 Goals on the Project and at the Office