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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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Future Climate and Professional Liability: AIA Weighs In

  • 1.  Future Climate and Professional Liability: AIA Weighs In

    Posted 05-18-2022 10:40 AM

    Awareness and understanding about the value of climate action is growing. Leadership in this realm will help all players in the AEC/RE realm define the pathways ahead, rather than catching up. This is the practice transformation.

    Future Climate and Professional Liability: AIA Weighs In

    "A new report released by the Scalable Climate Action Group within the The American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s Strategic Council looks at levers of change that can potentially bring about widespread climate-change actions. These levers include climate literacy; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments; and policy changes. Also on the list is professional liability associated with neglecting climate concerns during design."

    #designisclimateaction



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