This class is part of AIA+2030, a ten-session Professional Series to help design professionals create buildings that meet the energy efficiency goals of the 2030 Challenge. Learn more and Register for the series.

Session I: The 2030 Challenge: setting + achieving energy goals with integrated design
Integrated design is fundamental to the creation of next-generation 2030 Challenge compliant buildings. In this kickoff session to the AIA+2030 Professional Education series, we will explore how the Integrated Design Process (IDP) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) are critical components of high performance building design. We will explore how it can be used to select collaborative strategies that collectively achieve the targets outlined in the 2030 Challenge, and how this process can be used as a roadmap throughout the entire design process. In particular, we will examine the utility of IDP in defining core, early design decisions such as building form and orientation.

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how the Integrated Design Process differs from traditional design.
- Identify specific characteristics of Integrated Design and its implications for building energy performance.
- Summarize the potential benefits gained by employing the Integrated Design Process