Committee on Design

Diversity Recognition Program
This program celebrates and invites the contributions of AIA members toward the goal of a more diverse profession. Up to twelve submissions will be selected annually to be recognized as Diversity Best Practices. All individuals submitting a proposal must sign the waiver/release form. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to diversity@aia.org. Hard copy submissions may be sent to:
Yvette Morris
Manager, Diversity
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006

COD Ideas Competition Winners
The Committee on Design recognizes five projects in their 2008 “Branding the American House” Ideas Competition.

Perspectives from the COD 2007 Fall Conference, "On the Waterfront: Renaissance Through Design Excellence"
The latest issue of Places, Forum of Design for the Public Realm includes reports from COD members following the 2007 fall conference in Minneapolis, September 27–30, 2007:
"The Local Original: Weighing the Merits of Local and Outside Talent in Designing Cultural Institutions," Remarks delivered by Thomas Meyer, AIA
"River Renaissance and Waterfront Awareness," by Michael Ross, FAIA
"Thoughts on Place-Making After a Visit to Minneapolis," by Mike Mense, FAIA

"Spotlight on Design" at the National Building Museum
This lecture series features architects and designers of distinction from around the world, presenting many of the world's premier design voices and cutting-edge work in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design.

COD - Allied Organization Events
Dates and locations of major conferences and events nationwide. Also, see a list of related links.