Committee on the Environment (COTE)
Chair: Elisa Rocha Board Liaison: Jim Satzinger Staff Liaison: Colleen Bastendorff
Purpose: The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is committed to educating professionals and the public on sustainable design issues and supporting an agenda of various public and private agencies and organizations. Our belief is that design excellence can only be discussed within the context of sustainability.
COTE Announcements
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Green Champion Summit
COTE’s main event is the AIAO COTE Green Champion Summit, which brings to you sustainability leaders from around the region and country. This event is held annually in October during Portland’s Sustainable Building Week.
Past Event Recordings:
2022 Green Champion Summit Attendees discussed how already-strong efforts to reduce both carbon and greenhouse gasses can be bolstered by new legislation, technologies and practices which could steepen our approach to end climate change.
2021 Green Champion Summit Attendees discussed on the imperative for climate action now.
Committee Resources
AIA Framework For Design Excellence The Framework for Design Excellence represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.
COTE Chapter Guide The AIA National COTE Leadership Network worked to create this guide to assist members in forming and sustaining local COTE groups and to strengthen the national network of these groups.
