Join COTE and author and architect Kalpana Sutaria for a discussion of her new book, Cooling Our Environment: An Architect's Vision for Combating Global Warming. Says Kalpana: "The purpose of my book is to address the monumental climate crisis as it relates to professionals in the building industry – those who plan, design and construct … Continued
Join us for a tour of the recently renovated Hogg Memorial Auditorium at the University of Texas at Austin led by McKinney York Architects, Jacobs Engineering, and SpawGlass. Originally opened in 1933, the updated venue preserves its Art Deco character while improving accessibility, acoustics, and building systems. The project earned LEED Platinum certification in 2023 … Continued
Committee on the Environment (COTE): The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people, and is dedicated to preserving the earth's capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. unless special programming (tours, events, speakers) are planned. … Continued
Join the AIA Austin Commercial Architecture and COTE Committees for a behind-the-scenes tour of Workbench, a new mass timber office building in East Austin currently under construction. Explore the innovative structure as the CLT is put into place – a rare opportunity to see sustainable building practices in action. After the tour, we'll walk to … Continued
Today's meeting is canceled. Happy 4th of July and have a great weekend! Committee on the Environment (COTE) The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people, and is dedicated to preserving the earth's capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of … Continued
The August monthly meeting is canceled, but we hope to see you at the AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference later this month. You can find information about the sessions, speakers and exhibitors here. About COTE The Committee OnThe Environment (COTE) reflects the profession's commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people, and is dedicated … Continued
Let’s get together at AIA Austin for an informal discussion and catch up. Bring a topic of your choice and a few questions that you have to promote a great discussion! Snacks and beverages will be provided. No RSVP needed. About COTE Committee on the Environment (COTE) The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide … Continued
BEC Austin x COTE x Commercial Architecture: Cedar Park Public Library Tour Wednesday October 1st 4:30-6:00pm 1.5 LU Join us for a guided tour of a newly completed Cedar Park Public Library, led by the architects, designers, & envelope engineers responsible for its design and delivery. Members of the team from Lake Flato & Acton … Continued
Come join Austin Energy’s Stephanie Perrone and Heidi Kasper to discuss the newly implemented Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive. Austin Energy Passive Building Incentive Austin Energy is testing a new incentive to help address the critical need for sustainable, affordable housing in Central Texas. Participants can earn incentives for affordable multifamily projects that obtain certification … Continued
COTE - Committee on the Environment - presents Kalpana Sutaria Cooling our Environment Join us at AIA Austin - 801 west 12th st November 6th @ 5:30 Topics Why is it critical to cool our environment? How does it affect professionals in the Building industry? An architects vision for combating global warming Buildings’ impact on … Continued
Join us for a Meeting of the Minds Hitting a Moving Target: The Ever- Changing World of AEC Sustainability WEDNESDAY NOV 19 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Nomadic Beerworks $10 advance/$15 day of In the AEC world, sustainability is a bit like a game of Whack-A-Mole. What was once about solar panels and low-flow toilets … Continued
Committee on the Environment (COTE) The committee reflects the profession's commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people, and is dedicated to preserving the earth's capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless special programming (tours, events, speakers) is planned. … Continued
