NEW! Sustainable Design

In 2009 will be a Mandatory Continuing Education requirement for AIA Membership

The AIA Board of Directors modified the AIA — member continuing education requirement to include 4 hours of education in sustainable design as part of the existing 18 — hour annual requirement. This sustainable design requirement goes into effect in calendar year 2009 and extends through 2012.

About the Requirement
Sustainability has been a focus of architectural practice for over thirty years, and the AIA has provided resources and tools to assist its members in better serving their clients and communities through environmentally responsible projects. The AIA Board of Directors recognized the need to again help prepare their colleagues and fellow practitioners respond to the latest challenge and opportunity facing the profession. The issue of climate change and the impact of buildings on carbon emissions created a new expectation among clients and the public to look to the expertise of architects for solutions that can help them leave a greener footprint. The AIA is responding to this growing demand for our members to assume greater leadership in addressing the challenges facing our planet.

Resources For AIA Members
This sustainable design mandatory continuing education requirement is for AIA membership renewal. However, some states may develop their own special continuing education requirements in addition to HSW. For verification of a specific state’s mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirement, please contact the state licensing board directly.

• AIA/CES Member FAQs
• Find your state licensing board

Green Resources

• Committee on the Environment (COTE)
• Sustainability Resource Page
• 50to50

AIA San Diego will keep you current and compliant in 2009. Below are a list of upcoming programs where you can earn SD LUs:

Friday, September 11th ~ Professional Practice Seminar: Sustainable Design '09

Friday, September 25th  ~ COTE-SD's Annual Green Building Tour