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.Enjoy our latest on COTE news (and follow us on X and LinkedIn). 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 GreenPremier sponsors: Sherwin-Williams, StantecSustaining sponsors: GAF Roofing, Milliken, Andersen Windows, BlueScope BuildingsGreen sponsors: EPIC MetalsAllied sponsors: TLC Engineering, Sierra Pacific Windows
The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE®) would like to present a significant opportunity for a positive impact on Climate Action and Climate Justice issues as they affect the built environment. AIA COTE is requesting proposals for a Resource of Climate Action-Climate Justice case studies for Architects and is seeking the expertise of individuals and/or project teams. The resource is intended to amplify case studies that have effectively engaged communities and addressed climate action through the lens of climate justice. The case studies are intended to inspire, guide, and transform architectural practices to address climate action and climate justice.
Please refer to the RFP for details
Any questions should be directed in writing to: Teresa VanEpps, teresavanepps@aia.org