Sustainability
Architects & the Public
Practice of Architecture
Knowledge Communities
Emerging Professionals
 
   
 

For more than 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better green design and, through such resources and access, are committed to reducing energy consumption in the built environment.

Sustainable Architectural Practice Position Statement (PDF)

Sustainable Rating Systems Position Statement (PDF)

Rating Systems Study

 
 
Initiatives
       
Knowledge
       
 

Sustainability in the News

• DOE to Pursue Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings
A Garden Grows Above 
Making Your Garden Grow Sustainably 
How Green Are the Olympics Buildings?
Green Seal of Approval
Factory-Built Homes May Be Greener
Green Design Focus Changes Relationships
California Adopts Green Building Code 
A Better Solar Collector
In Search of Better (and Greener) Building Blocks
USGBC Changing LEED Standards

   
AIA Events

Upcoming AIA Events Relating to Sustainability

• Biomimicry for a Sustainable Built Environment
September 24-27, 2008

Architecture 2008 Changing Practice, Changing Communities
October 1-4, 2008

Other Related Events

Going Paperless and the Environmental Impact of Architectural Practices
October 14, 2008

Trends in Constructability and Waste Reduction: The Architect/GC Partnership
November 11, 2008

Ecobuild
December 8-11, 2008

 



 

   
   Costar's Green Study
Impact Estimator for Buildings
Return on Investment Tables

GreenStep Webisodes
   Vegetation for Sun Control
    Radiant Heating and Cooling
    Water Conservation 
    Smart Controls

AIA Knowledge Communities
COTE
Integrated Practice
Center for Building Science and Performance
Communities by Design

AIA Bookstore
Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature
Sustainable Design: Ecology, Architecture, and Planning

AIA PodNet Series 
Sustainable Design: Millard Fuller
Sustaining the Value of Historic Resources
Sustainable Design: Current Trends and Measurement Tools
• BIM and Sustainable Design

Contact Us
sustainability@aia.org