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title: HWA Commits to Sustainable Design in 2030 Challenge | Blog
description: Hoefer Welker Architectire has committed to sustainable architectural design by signing up for the 2030 Challenge.
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# [HWA Commits to Sustainable Design in 2030 Challenge | Blog](https://hoeferwelker.com/press/news/hwa-commits-to-sustainable-design-by-participating-in-the-2030-challenge)

 Written by [Amy Nelson](https://hoeferwelker.com/press/author/amy-nelson) | March 23, 2010

Hoefer Welker Architecture has committed to sustainable design by signing up for the [2030 Challenge](http://www.architecture2030.org/2030_challenge/index.html). [Architecture 2030](http://www.architecture2030.org/about.php) is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization.

**By signing up we have agreed to adopt the following targets:****  
**– All new buildings, developments and major renovations shall be designed to meet a fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, energy consumption perfermance standard 50% of the regional (or country) average for that building type.  
 – At a minimum, an equal amount of existing building area shall be renovated annually to meet a fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, energy consumption performance standard of 50% of the regional (or country) average for that building type.  
 – The fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings and major renovations shall be increased to 60% in 2010, 70% in 2015, 80% in 2020, 90% in 2025 and carbon-neutral in 2030 (using fossil fuel GHG emitting energy to operate).

These 2030 Challenge targets may be accomplished by implementing innovative sustainable design strategies, generating on-site renewable power and/or purchasing (20% maximum) renewable energy and/or certified renewable energy credits.

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