Renewable energy is transforming how architects design for performance, policy compliance, and building resilience. This practical learning guide builds on AIA’s Architect’s Primer on Renewable Energy and is designed for learners who’ve already engaged with its key concepts. The course connects foundational knowledge with real-world applications. You’ll revisit core cost, policy, and climate factors driving renewable energy integration, define key terms such as solar-ready design and power-purchase agreements, and analyze realistic scenarios to select renewable strategies aligned with project goals and environmental performance. A reflective activity concludes the course, prompting you to identify two actionable steps for implementing renewable energy strategies in current or upcoming projects. By the end, you’ll be prepared to confidently integrate renewable energy thinking into your design process.