Integrated design and project delivery processes are a vital tool architects are using to lead the sustainable design revolution. The value of multidisciplinary collaboration across the entire design and construction process is making buildings and communities more energy efficient, sustainable, and functional. The AIA is offering a free Webinar on Dec. 1 that will teach designers how to use integrated project delivery in pursuit of one of the Institute’s primary sustainability goal and initiative: the 2030 Commitment for carbon neutral buildings.
“The 2030 Commitment: Setting and Achieving Energy Goals with Integrated Design” will be presented by Joel Loveland, University of Washington architecture professor. This Webinar will:

• Explain the differences between integrated design and traditional design processes
• Present an integrated design and project delivery roadmap through the design process
• Show the benefits of integrated design in core, early decisions such as building form and orientation
• Explore integrated design characteristics and their implications for energy performance.

This free live Web seminar qualifies for 1.5 AIA/CES LUs (HSW/SD), helping AIA members to fulfill the 2009 requirement of 4 LUs in SD education. AIA members must successfully complete 18 LUs each year, at least 8 of which must qualify for HSW credit. Of the 8 HSW credits, at least 4 must be in Sustainable Design topics. Register for the Webinar here.