SPRING INSPIRATION
2023
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall, world's foremost expert on chimpanzees
Did you know...
95% of American's support recycling but only 35% of people actually recycle. Most people find it confusing and don't fully understand what can and cannot be recycled
In Orange County, it is against the law not to recycle
Brevard County requires caps to be placed back on containers after being emptied, cleaned and rinsed, while Seminole County requires the lids to be removed and separated
Each county has their own guidelines and requirements, so make sure you follow your local regulations
Did you know...
6% of the Earth's Land Surface is comprised of wetlands
40% of all plant and animal species live or breed in the wetlands
Wetlands are disappearing 3x faster than forests
35% of the Word's wetlands have been lost in the past 50 years due to human activity
1 in 8 people reply on wetlands for their livelihood
Rice grown in wetland patties is the staple diet of 3.5 billion people
Did you know...
Wildlife population has dropped 68% since 1970
Approximately 30,000 species per year (about three per hour) are being driven to extinction
Nearly 40% of plants are at risk of dying out
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has protected America’s native fishes, plants, wildlife and habitats for over 100 years
1 in 5 people around the world rely on wild species for income and food
Designing a Completely Recyclable Building
The Challenge: In a circular economy, how could we design a completely recyclable building? How do we recycle a building or materials in a way that we could really benefit from?
The Importance of Wetlands for Life on Earth
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us against floods and pollution.
Wildlife Extinction- How to Stop It
Nine reasons we too should be concerned about the future of the planet and the millions of species which call it home.
“We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.” - Steve Irwin, zookeeper and conservationist
Architect's Guide to Building Performance
The architectural community is thinking beyond single projects. Members of the community are coming together to share information and learn, continuously raising the bar on performance and striving to meet or exceed the 2030 Challenge to make all new buildings, developments, and major renovations carbon neutral by 2030. With less than 10 years to go, we must do what we can to achieve this goal.
Renewable Energy - Solar Plus Storage
Integrating smart technologies can make solar-plus-storage systems even more impactful, mitigating challenges and accelerating the transition to clean energy.
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
The Framework for Design Excellence, comprised of 10 principles, challenges architects with a vision of what the profession strives to achieve, and seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.