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ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY BY PERKINS + WILL IS A 2018 COTE TOP TEN RECIPIENT. IMAGE: DOUBLESPACE PHOTOGRAPHY

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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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To learn about the Framework for Design Excellence (formerly the COTE Top Ten Measures), click here.

Check out COTE's history and timeline. 

Starting a local COTE or sustainability group and need some guidance? Check out the AIA COTE Network Resources here.

A big thank you to our 2024 sponsors: 
Founding sponsors: Building Green
Premier sponsors: Sherwin-Williams, Stantec
Sustaining sponsors: GAF Roofing, Milliken, Andersen Windows,
BlueScope Buildings
Green sponsors: EPIC Metals
Allied sponsors: TLC Engineering, Sierra Pacific Windows

Wondering what 2030 Commitment firms have been up to?

  • 1.  Wondering what 2030 Commitment firms have been up to?

    Posted 07-01-2020 12:51 PM
    Earlier this year, the AIA 2030 Commitment decided to push the reporting deadline to July 15 in light of the pandemic and the extra strain it was (and still is) putting on firms across the country. Even then, many firms doubled down on their commitment and reported their data early! 

    Join us on July 9 at 2 pm EST for our last Open Office Hour before the reporting cycle ends. During the first 15 minutes, we will share preliminary insights into this 2019 data from firms who submitted before May. AIA staff and 2030 Working group members will be available for the remaining hour and a half to answer your questions about wrapping up reporting and the 2030 Commitment in general. 

    Learn more and register >

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    Paola Capo
    Manager, Sustainability & Communities by Design
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington DC
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