About COTE-UD
This AIA Tampa Bay committee is led by Shannon Bassett, Assoc. AIA.  Shannon is a Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design.  The committee was launched in 2010 and there are approximately 50 members. The group's monthly meeting typically includes a topical presentation or panel discussion addressing planning and sustainability issues specific to Tampa and Tampa Bay.

COTE-UD Mission
To Act as a catalyst for excellence in the environment and urban design in Tampa.

To Educate the public about excellence in the environment and urban design through public meetings, presentations and forums.

Focus Teams
The Committee has “focus teams” (smaller groups of members and allies to focus on single, significant project.)  Please attend a monthly meeting or contact Shannon Bassett to learn more about the current teams or to sign up for a focus team/idea that you are interested in being involved with.

Meetings
Meetings/presentations are held the last Thursday of each month and are open to AIA members and non-members.  Most meetings that include a speaker or panel of speakers offer optional continuing education credit for a nominal fee.  Meetings are typically held at the AIA Tampa Bay headquarters in downtown Tampa - 200 N Tampa Street, Ste. 100.

All meetings are posted on the chapter’s website calendar.  Go to the date, click the heading and you can read the detailed description, confirm the time and location and register.    



Call-for-Submissions: 2012 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Project Awards

Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption

What: The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) and its Top Ten Green Projects awards program recognize the benefits of sustainable design and acknowledge architects as leaders in the creation of environmentally responsible design solutions. Now in its 16th year, the program is one of the best known sustainable design recognition programs in the nation.

Who: All architects licensed in the United States are eligible to submit entries, regardless of project size, budget, style, building type, or location.

New buildings and renovations/restorations are eligible. Projects must be built and completed after 2002 and at least three months prior to the submission deadline.

When:

• January 23, 2012: Registration and submission deadline
• February 2012: Technical review of the entries. Submitters may be asked to clarify or provide additional information
• April 2012: Notification of the jury decision
• May 17-19, 2012: Winning projects will be recognized with an AIA/COTE award certificate and acknowledged in the national press, on the AIA Web site, and at the AIA National Convention in Washington, DC

How: To find more information about the program and to register a project please visit:
http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab086553.pdf

Registration is required for each project submitted. Discounted registration fees are available for AIA members.

About COTE
The Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to advance, disseminate, and advocate—to the profession, the building industry, the academy, and the public—design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment. COTE serves as the community and voice on behalf of AIA architects regarding sustainable design and building science and performance.  For more information, visit the COTE website: www.aia.org/cote

About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes.  By using sustainable design practices, materials, and techniques, AIA architects are uniquely poised to provide the leadership and guidance needed to provide solutions to address climate change. AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design. Visit www.aia.org. Twitter: http://twitter.com/AIA_Media  






Helpful Information

AIA COTE State and Local Chapter Listings

AIA COTE Site

COTE Resource Library

COTE 2011 Top Ten Green Projects