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Committee on the Environment

The Committee on the Environment (COTE) makes recommendations on legislative issues dedicated to the advancement of sustainable design practices and advocates for high-performance buildings.

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AIA PA’s advocacy in establishing new environmental standards for the Commonwealth was commemorated with an invitation and framing of the ceremonial signing of Executive Order 2019-01.

Meet Our Leadership

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Chair

Brian Smiley
AIA, CDT, LEED BD+C
HOK
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Staff Co-Chair

Amal Mahrouki
AIA Pennsylvania
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Upcoming Events, Programs & Opportunities

We Are Out of Time: Transformative Urban Regeneration for a Sustainable Future

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
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News & Insights

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AIA Pennsylvania and Component delegates hold meet...

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2025-2026 Legislative Survey Open until 1/31/2025

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Celebrate and Elevate Your Work with the 2024 Arch...

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Charting the profession’s priorities: 2021 – 2...

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References & Resources

Architectural Excellence COTE Awards
Details on the program, past recipients, and more.
Pennsylvania Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE)
GreenGov Council​
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
AIA Philadephia COTE
AIA Pittsburgh COTE
Committee on the Environment
Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP)
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
Architect’s Primer on Renewable Energy
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
Resilience Design Toolkit
Renovate, Retrofit, Reuse
Healthier Materials Protocol
ROI of High-Performance Design
Climate Action Message Book

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