Architects and engineers participating in the AIA’s 2030 Commitment are reporting the greatest reduction in predicted energy use in the program’s 10-year history.

Kingspan has launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030, as determined in the Paris Agreement, and contribute towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Portland-based design build firm is one of just 10 firms to achieve the 2030 Commitment—a pledge and portfolio that achieves carbon neutrality in the built environment.

Other highlights of the report show 560 projects met the 2017 target of 70 percent energy savings or above and 99 projects reached net zero.

The two will work together to share knowledge, align platforms, coordinate training, and jointly promote each other’s efforts, paving the way to a more sustainable future.

Historically, data-driven design processes have been approached one building at a time. However, the marketplace is becoming more sophisticated

During the past 20 years, the building sector has seen a significant shift around the use of continuous insulation

In the new year, project teams committed to the 2030 Challenge are being asked to kick their performance goals up a notch.