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The Committee on the Environment (COTE®) is an AIA Knowledge Community working for architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future. Our work promotes design strategies that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve.

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April 22 Committee on Environment Should Be Marching !

  • 1.  April 22 Committee on Environment Should Be Marching !

    Posted 04-11-2017 11:20 AM

    PROGRESS + ACTIONS: April Update

    1. We welcome students and members of the IIT and UIUC architecture community to Architects Advocate. Our total current network size is 1,210 (e-mail addresses).
    ACTION: Ask your fellow architecture students to join as individuals here.

    2. U.S. House of Representatives bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus gains 10 members, grows to 34.
    ACTION: look at the Caucus members here, contact them/ thank them for their leadership, and encourage them to keep growing the caucus. We plan to upload the letter we used for IL lawmakers on the webpage soon.

    3. A talk developed by Tom Jacobs titled "e pluribus unum - the need for an architectural revolution" has been beta-tested and is now ready for booking. The talk provides context for the need of the architectural profession to lead on climate change and suggests actions for all architects - emerging, mid-career, and experienced.
    ACTION: e-mail architectsadvocate@gmail.com
     to find out more or to schedule a talk.

    4. Drawdown - The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming, a book edited by Paul Hawken, will be launched on April 18.
    ACTION: Use your Social Media to drive publicity for this important resource.

    5. March for Science on April 22 and People's Climate Movement March on April 29.
    ACTION: Participate in a city near you. For more info, see March for Science, and People's Climate Movement.
     

     

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