Sustainability
Architects & the Public
Practice of Architecture
Knowledge Communities
Emerging Professionals
 
   
 

Sustainable design makes the difference and it’s so important for you to feel knowledgeable and confident when you are talking about the issue.

We’ve compiled these resources to help you better understand the costs, show great examples, and introduce you to AIA architects who walk the walk on sustainable design. AIA architects have sustainable solutions that can help you leave a greener footprint.



  
 
Knowledge
       
       
 


• AIA Urges Congress to Consider Green Stimulus Proposals
• Proposed Renewable Tax Energy Package Will Save Money

Sustainability in the News
• Architect Scott Kelly Features Tour of Green Building (video)
• Saving the Earth Inside the Office
• ASLA Creates Climate Policy Recommendations
• How Do We Define the Green-Job Economy?
• Five Simple Ways to Save Energy at Home
• Town Turned Green by a Twister
• Report Offers Sustainable Energy Plan for County
   
AIA Events


Biomimicry for a Sustainable Built Environment
June 11-13, Seattle

Architecture 2008: Changing Practice, Changing Communities
October 1-4, Atlanta

Other Sustainability-Related Events
Solar 2008
May 3-8, San Diego

Ecobuild America
May 19-22, Anaheim, Calif.

This Way to Sustainability
November 6-9, Chico, Calif.



 
   
  



• Green Building Programs in Our Nation's Communities 
• Calculating What It Means to Be Green
• U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon

AIA Knowledge Communities and Initiatives
• Committee on the Environment
• Integrated Practice
• Center for Building Science and Performance
• Communities by Design

AIA Sustainability Community
• COTE Forum

AIA Podcasts
• The Simple Home: The Luxury of Enough
• Sustainable Design: Current Trends and Measurement Tools

Contact Us
sustainability@aia.org


 
 
 
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