In the quest for achieving greater energy efficiency, buildings have become a primary target, and building designers are jumping on the bandwagon. According to a recent report released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), designers are making progress in reaching carbon-reduction goals. The report, "2030 Commitment 2013 Progress Report," examines the progress made by architects and others in reaching the AIA's goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. The report includes a number of key findings, which AIA CEO Robert Ivy calls, "very encouraging data." For example, 401 design projects are meeting the current 60 percent carbon-reduction target, a 200 percent increase from 2012. The report also notes that the total number of projects accounted for in the data has grown to 2,464, a 150 percent increase since 2012. The gross square feet (GSF) of building space represented in the data has also increased to 1.6 billion, a 9 percent increase from 2012.
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