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Architects must create solutions to solve the problems presented by the client, respectively to what extent do architects take climate change in consideration throughout the process?

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Serah’s Answer

Architects vary in their understanding of climate change. Some are environmentally aware and others are not.

Serah recommends the following next steps:

Search for Architecture programs that include sustainability.
Look up LEED certification for new and retrofitted buildings.
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Roxanne’s Answer

Unless an architecture firm makes a stand and is known for being environmentally friendly, the client or the landlord is the deciding factor.

WELL building standards and LEED rating system are most common means of measuring the environmental impact of architecture and design.

Recently I’ve been only doing interior architecture work for tenants, so we have to follow whatever the building standard is, which in new towers is generally LEED platinum rating, so the building has already built the shell to meet that and I just have to have the plumbing fixtures and lighting controls meet the standard.

Let me know if you have questions!
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