Zero Net Carbon Continuing Education

New Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education Requirement

Beginning with the 2023 Renewal Cycle, California architects must take 5 hours of coursework in Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) in order to renew their license.

This 5-hour ZNCD requirement is in addition to the existing requirement of 5 hours in accessibility coursework. California architects need to complete 10 hours of coursework to renew their license in 2023: 5 hours in accessibility AND 5 hours in ZNCD.

SARA will be providing to all members both the 5 hour accessibility and 5 hour Zero Net Carbon courses free. For non-members there is a fee to support the program. Join today and support our mission of "Architect Helping Architect"

Presented by

Loren Aiton is an Associate and Senior Architect with TETER, LLP, Architects and Engineers, in Fresno, California. Loren has been in the construction industry for over 38 years, with 34 years as a Licensed Architect. He has performed in the capacity of Designer, Project Manager, Project Architect, Construction Administrator, and Construction Manager through all phases of design and construction of new and remodeled facilities on both Public and Private Sector Projects. Loren is NCARB Certified and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). As CASp he is an expert in the field of construction-related accessibility and is qualified to inspect constructed facilities and issue certificates of inspection by the California Division of State Architect.

Loren serves as a lecturer at California State University Fresno in the Construction Management and Architectural Studies Programs, teaching classes in architectural design, construction management, building codes, and sustainability in construction. As a LEED Accredited Professional, he has completed 19 LEED Certified projects. A LEED AP since 2004, he was a founder of the US Green Building Council, Central California Chapter, serving for 10 years on the Board of Directors and as past president. He contributed to the development of both LEED NC 2009 and LEED NCv4 rating systems. Loren has been a frequent speaker and educator on sustainability in buildings and remains active with organizations focused on tracking and reducing embodied carbon in materials, zero net energy, and zero net carbon in design.