The Committee on the Environment (COTE) + 2030 Commitment provides an actionable climate strategy plan with a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment by 2030. Working for architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and justice through design, we believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future.
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Committee on the Environment + 2030 Commitment Leadership
Co-Chair
David Swain, AIA
Studio Gang
Co-Chair
Kelly Moynihan, AIA
HPZS
Co-Chair, 2030 Commitment
Daniel Jaconetti, AIA, LEED AP
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COTE Goals
- We COLLABORATE.
- COTE will expand its partnerships, actively listen, and act collectively.
- We ENABLE transformation.
- COTE will help architects transform their practices for climate action and climate justice.
- We CHRONICLE design excellence.
- COTE will elevate stories about people, buildings, and positive change.
- We ADVOCATE for change.
- COTE will promote policies that advance the AIA’s mission and ours.
- We STRENGTHEN our network.
- COTE will connect and empower the COTE community and allies.
Resources
Easily Track Energy Performance
Buildings account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions today—but they don’t have to. AIA’s Design Data Exchange lets AEC professionals easily benchmark their projects against industry averages and track performance on their journey to a carbon neutral future.
Be a part of the Climate Change Solution
AIA provides a number of resources and guides that you can use to benefit your clients, your firm, and the planet.
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