AIA issues RFQ for major headquarter renovation.November 2, 2007 -
By demonstrating renovation of headquarters, AIA will illustrate for architects and general public how to reduce energy usage, utilize photovoltaic panels, use water heated by the sun to achieve additional 3% reduction in fossil fuel usage, and harvest 100% of rain water falling on site to reduce potable water demand. AIA will also show how to renovate occupied buildings while maintaining productivity of occupants, and provide all work spaces with natural daylight and views.
American Institute of Architects Issue RFQ for Major Renovation of Headquarters to Become Sustainable 21st Century Workplace |
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American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC, 20006
USA
Press release date: October 15, 2007
Washington, D.C., October 15, 2007 -
WHAT: AIA headquarters is in need of renovation intended to be a demonstration project, illustrating for architects and the general public how to:
o Renovate an occupied building while maintaining the productivity of its occupants o Utilize a geo-thermal system to help the AIA reach its goal to reduce its energy usage by 50% by 2010 - installation of this system alone will achieve a 33 percent reduction in fossil fuel usage and significantly lowering operational costs o Utilize photovoltaic panels to generate no less than an 8 percent of AIA's electrical demand o Use water heated by the sun to achieve an additional 3 percent reduction in fossil fuel usage o Improve the thermal performance of the building's envelop to reduce its cooling load by 100 tons o Harvest 100 percent of the rain water falling on the site to reduce potable water demand and ease the burden on the city's already overstressed combined sewer system o Maximize flexibility and adaptability in space planning and space allocation o Incorporate workplace technology to facilitate mobility, increase interaction and expand accessibility o Provide all work spaces with natural daylight and views o Do all of this while respecting the defining characteristics of the existing structure, thereby ensuring its eligibility for future Landmark status.
The entire process will be documented in a way that will facilitate the sharing or the AIA's experience and inspire others interested in renewing existing buildings in a responsible, sustainable way to achieve goals of a flexible, functional, productive, and friendly work environment. The need is well known and immediate, and the time is right for the American Institute of Architects to show the world what is can be achieved in the interest of a sustainable future.
HOW: To request the Request for Qualifications email: aiarfq@lyris.aia.org
WHEN: Deadline to submit RFQ is November 6, 2007
About The American Institute of Architects For 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real.
Contact: Jim Gatsch, FAIA 202-626-7429 jgatsch@aia.org
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