MidAtlantic City Scoop: Construction Starts in Washington D.C.
Mary Fitch Executive Director AIA Washington Chapter Executive Vice President Washington Architectural Foundation
Fitch says AIA DC welcomes the Biden administration focus on climate action “since that is one our big priorities as well.” Washington, D.C.’s effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 50% by 2032 includes minimum thresholds for building energy performance. “The more we work to increase efficiency,” Fitch says, “the more quickly we can meet our city’s very ambitious climate goals.”