People, Planet, Design Book Talk What if great design were defined by its ability to cool the planet, heal communities, enhance ecological functioning, and advance justice? Join us for a book talk with Corey Squire, who will present on AIA design excellence using several themes from his recently launched book – People Planet Design. 5:30 … Continued
Join us for AIA 2030 roundtable. This round table is geared towards those who are just learning about the 2030 Challenge and those who have signed, but are not quite sure how to accomplish tracking and yearly reporting. The mission of the AIA 2030 Commitment is to support the 2030 Challenge and transform the practice of architecture in a … Continued
Green Walk: tracing austin's green connectivity & urban health On foot, we will explore urban green connectivity in a walk convening at Flitch Coffee. Please register below to join in! Learning Objectives: Observe and assess human-scaled dimensions of connectivity around the city, studying the ease, safety, and ambient comfort of longer urban walks. Describe some of … Continued
This project is an exemplary demonstration of the value of sustainable structural design. Not only is this project Austin’s first CLT building, but it also demonstrates the benefits of using a hybrid CLT and steel system to create more environmentally conscious buildings without sacrificing large spans and desired architectural solutions. 1 LU/HSW. Space is limited … Continued
2024 IECC Code Changes We are pleased to invite you to an important discussion on Austin’s adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) code changes. This meeting will provide a platform to engage with AEGB representatives Mark Leger and Patricia Chawla to explore the implications and opportunities presented by these updates. In-person at … Continued
Let's Catch Up! It’s been a while since we just met without a structured agenda to talk about sustainability in the built environment. Come join us at the AIA Austin office for an informal discussion; bring a topic you would like to discuss with the group. Please RSVP here.
Join AIA Austin COTE, The Austin Better Building Alliance and Sierra Pacific for our annual Friendsgiving gathering. Learn more and register here
Have questions about the Common App for your upcoming 2025 Design Awards submissions? Join COTE and other experts to review the Common App's 10 Design Measures. We will provide resources for answering Common App requirements and metrics as well as answer any questions about the application. Please register below. The Zoom link will be provided … Continued
This 36-story office tower incorporates rainwater reclamation, is all electric, and employs historic building reuse, making it an exemplary contribution to the Austin skyline. The building’s accolades include Austin Green Awards 2024, LEED Core and Shell v4 Platinum, 4-Star Austin Energy Green Building, and WELL Health-Safety rating. We’ll start with a presentation about the building … Continued
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
