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The City of Austin recently released its plan for prioritizing climate resilience and future-proofing new and existing ...
1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change, "Climate Solutions Across People, Practice, and Projects" We're excited ...
The AIA 2030 Commitment reporting deadline is March 31st! A NEW webinar has just been added to our AIA 2030 ...
The COTE® Super Spreadsheet has been a useful tool for architects seeking to measure and communicate design excellence. ...
Why site-specific EPDs matter for carbon-smart design decisions By Brent Trenga, director of sustainability, Kingspan ...
April 28–May 1 | Seattle | The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle Join us for the AIA Committee on Architecture ...