24 California Buildings News • Q4 2019
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AIA Leader Outlines Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gases In recent testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, the American Institute of Architect’s 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA, outlined critical steps the United States must prioritize in order to reduce greenhouse gases in the built environment. He said, “The threat posed by climate change to our homes, cities, nation, and the planet require that we fundamentally reexamine how we develop and adapt the built world.” “We know that new standards of design and construction can be utilized to combat climate change. Success on these initiatives will mean a holistic approach and long-term commitment from every aspect of our society to incorporate these principles into the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the nation’s buildings,” he continued. Buildings represent 39 percent of the nation’s primary energy use and 39 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. In order to reduce the impact of buildings on our environment and meet the 2050 net-zero emission target, Elefante said the U.S. will need to renovate and retrofit 75 percent of the existing building stock, which amounts to 54 billion square feet. More Association News on pages 34-35.