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Call for Presentations - AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference

  • 1.  Call for Presentations - AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference

    Posted 03-22-2024 12:19 PM

    We are excited to announce the Call for Presentations for the 2024 East Coast Green Virtual Conference, hosted by the AIA NJ Committee on the Environment (COTE). This conference serves as a dynamic platform for professionals, academics, and thought leaders to share their insights, research, and innovations in the realm of sustainable architecture and environmental design.

    Conference Theme: Sustainable Horizons: Navigating the Future of Architecture

    Dates: Thursday, September 12th and Friday, September 20th

    Time: 9:00am-5pm on both days

    Submission Deadline: June 28, 2024 

    About the Virtual Conference:

    The AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference is an annual event that brings together architects, designers, engineers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in sustainable design. This year's conference aims to address the challenges and opportunities in shaping a sustainable future for the built environment. We invite presenters to contribute to the dialogue on topics such as:

    - Climate-responsive architecture

    - Net-zero energy buildings

    - Circular design principles

    - Resilient and regenerative design

    - Innovations in sustainable materials

    - Urban planning for environmental equity

    - The intersection of technology and sustainability in architecture

    - Case studies of successful sustainable projects

    Submission Guidelines:

    We welcome submissions from professionals, researchers, and educators. Presentations will be a total of 60 minutes (45 minute session; 15 minute Q&A) in length. Submissions should include the following:

    1. Title of Presentation

    2. Presenter(s) Information (Name, Affiliation, Contact Details)

    3. Abstract (300 words max)

    4. Brief Bio(s) of Presenter(s) (150 words max per bio)

    How to Submit:

    Please email your submission to cgoldstein@njpsi.com. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and selected presenters will be notified by July 17th. Chosen presenters will need to fill out the Continuing Education agreement and Session document by August 1st .



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    Christina Goldstein
    AIA New Jersey
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