The AIA New Jersey Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites architects to participate in the East Coast Green Virtual Conference, a two-day program offering forward-thinking education focused on sustainable design, high-performance building, and climate-resilient communities. This architect-centered event explores how design can lead the way in solving today’s environmental and social challenges.

Dates: Fridays, September 12 and September 19, 2025 (two-day virtual Zoom format)

Credits: Up to 16 HSW LU credits available

All of these sessions have been submitted to GBCI and are awaiting GBCI CEU approval with two of them expected to qualify for LEED Credits. 

Costs: 

For AIA Members – $50 Single Day/8 Sessions

                              $100 Both Days/16 Sessions

For AIA Assoc. Members – $25 Single Day/8 Sessions

                                           $50 Both Days/16 Sessions

Meet the Visionary Speakers Shaping the Future of Sustainable Design

East Coast Green 2025 brings together a powerful lineup of industry leaders, advocates, and changemakers. Among the featured speakers are Illya Azaroff, FAIA, the incoming 2025 AIA National President, known for his pioneering work in resilient design and community-based architecture, and Carl Elefante, FAIA, AIA National Past President and one of the nation’s most influential voices in sustainability and preservation.

Our speaker lineup also features AIA members from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Texas, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, as well as other leading industry experts. Together, they bring diverse perspectives, regional insights, and national expertise on sustainable design, high-performance building, and climate resilience.

Click here to visit the East Coast Green Virtual Conference website to see the speaker and session line up and to register today.

Interested in sponsoring? Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

Questions? Contact Christina Goldstein, CMP, AIA NJ Events Manager, at cgoldstein@njpsi.com or phone 609‑393‑5690.