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Announcing the Keynote Speakers for the 2023 Symposium by the AIA Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Community (RUDC). ...
The Re-Discovery of the Outdoors "There is mounting evidence, from dozens and dozens of researchers, ...
Dear Architects, As part of the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Sub-Committee, we are seeking feedback to our questionnaire ...
Buildings are a regular target for decarbonization efforts, particularly amid intensifying urbanization. New high-performance ...
Dear COTE Community, This summer has been a roller coaster for anyone following the climate news. I won’t recap any ...
By Helena Zambrano , AIA The architecture profession has recognized social equity to be a fundamental ...
September/October 2023 COTE Newsletter.pdf