As a first in the nation, Governor Perry of Texas recently signed into law a requirement for all architects who hold architecture, interior design, or landscape architect licenses in Texas to complete 1LU hour of continuing education in sustainability annually. At the October 15th meeting in Austin, Texas the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners accepted for consideration the proposed definition from the American Institute of Architects for sustainability.
Sustainability is the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
To support that outcome, Sustainable Design seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water, and raw material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are livable, comfortable, productive, and safe.
The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners will review this definition and will open the debate during public hearings. A final definition will be approved early in 2008 when it is scheduled to go into effect.
Sustainability is the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
To support that outcome, Sustainable Design seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water, and raw material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are livable, comfortable, productive, and safe.
The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners will review this definition and will open the debate during public hearings. A final definition will be approved early in 2008 when it is scheduled to go into effect.