Achieving ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation goals in the building sector is essential to limiting global warming. It means reducing global energy and CO2-based emissions by 60% by 2050 compared with 2012. Accomplishing this goal requires firms to assess their regional challenges. Southwest AEC firms utilize more natural materials, such as stucco and adobe, due to the resources available and the desire to stay true to indigenous culture. The region draws inspiration from Pueblo architecture, with later influences from the Spanish missions and early American ranches.
Shivani Soni As strategy and innovation lead with Microdesk, Soni guides the company, clients and other professionals to discover, collaborate and co-create smarter ways to design, build and operate.