The Committee on the Environment (COTE®) is an AIA Knowledge Community with over 15,000 members - working for architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future. Our work promotes design strategies that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve. Building upon our 30+ year legacy, we invite you to join in our mission of promoting cutting-edge sustainability and the integration of design, high performance, and practice.
Thank you to our 2026 partners:
Premier: James Hardie Building Products, Kingspan
Sustaining: GAF, Rockwool, Sherwin-Williams
Green: Anderson Windows & Doors, Sierra Pacific Windows