Annual Award Program

Opens in May | Closes in August

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Orange Crush | Photo Credit: Sam Oberter and Plural VR
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Swarthmore College Singer Hall | Photo Credit: ____
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3 High Meadow | Bohlin Cywinski Jackson | Photo Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography

    Architectural Excellence COTE Awards

    The Architectural Excellence COTE, or Committee on the 
Environment, Awards celebrate achievement in the AIA Framework for Design Excellence measures that indicate how buildings perform for the health and wellness of the occupants, communities, and the environment 
they serve.

    Presented by the Committee on the Environment (COTE), the 
program celebrates the highest standards of design excellence prioritizing community connection, equity, economic value, resilience, and stewardship of the natural environment. Learn more about the benefits of participating.


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    Call for Submissions

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    Meet the Jurors

    The COTE Awards jury is a panel of architects and industry professionals with credentials and experience in sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design. 2023’s jury is based in Wisconsin and active with AIA Wisconsin’s COTE Committee.

    Stephen Swarney

    First Name of Juror

    Designation

    Stephen Swarney

    First Name of Juror

    Designation

    Stephen Swarney

    First Name of Juror

    Designation

    Stephen Swarney

    First Name of Juror

    Designation

    Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners who make the Architectural Excellence Awards possible!

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