The AIA 2030 Commitment: Participating as a Small Firm
1.5 HSWs The AIA 2030 Commitment plays a critical role in advancing healthier, safer, and more sustainable buildings by encouraging architects to measure and reduce the energy use and carbon impact of their projects. However, many small architecture firms face unique challenges when it comes to collecting project data, navigating reporting tools, and integrating performance tracking into their workflows. This session will explore the barriers small firms encounter in the 2030 reporting process and examine practical solutions that support more effective participation. Through discussion and shared case-based perspectives, participants will identify common barriers to 2030 reporting, including limited staff capacity, data collection hurdles, and unfamiliar tools. The conversation will also highlight practical strategies, resources, and workflows that small firms can adopt to simplify reporting and stay engaged with commitment. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the reporting process, actionable solutions tailored to smaller practices, and insights from peers navigating the same path toward high-performance, sustainable design.