The Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI) have published a document – ‘RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge – An Architect’s Guide‘.

This document sets out the guiding principles in what we, as architects, should be aiming for in terms of reducing carbon and energy use in buildings and why architects should sign up for this challenge.

It also discusses why you – as clients – should strive for the 2030 Climate Challenge and the benefits to you / the end-user; ie lower running costs, leaner design, less waste sets you up for future legislation, better biodiversity and less pressure on water infrastructure.

The 2030 Climate Challenge document sets out ways in which architects and clients can get started on this lower energy, lower carbon journey, and how to sign up for it.

It also proudly features our ‘Silver Bark House‘, which exceeds RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge in both operation energy & embodied carbon.  We are delighted for our house to be ‘the face’ of 2030.  Have a read!