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AIA 2030 Commitment upcoming webinars this next month!

  • 1.  AIA 2030 Commitment upcoming webinars this next month!

    Posted 8 days ago
    Good afternoon! The AIA 2030 Commitment program has two upcoming webinars this next month - one for new signatories or those who need a quick refresher - and one for those who haven't yet committed and want to learn more. See details below. 
    2030 Commitment 101: Signing On & Getting Started
    Date & Time: June 27, 2pm ET 
    This new signatory webinar (or for anyone who wants a refresher) will help put you on a path of continuous improvement to elevate your practice and deliver carbon-neutral building by 2030. We'll go over the what it means to be a 2030 signatory including a walk through the Design Data Exchange (DDx) and an overview of how to get your firm's Sustainability Action Plan started. 
    Getting started with the 2030 Commitment: A path toward carbon-neutral buildings
    Date & Time: July 9, 2pm ET 
    Not yet a 2030 Commitment signatory? Join this introductory webinar and learn more about the program, what it entails to be a 2030 signatory, and how to best utilize this community of over 1,300 signatory architecture and design firms working towards reaching net zero. 
    Questions? Email us at 2030Commitment@aia.org.


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    Eana Bacchiocchi
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington DC
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