Washington DC area architects and allied professionals creating a sustainable future.
:mission
Our mission is to promote the awareness and practice of sustainable design and green building with the participation of design firms, organizations, and individuals who support this endeavor.
see Mission
View the 2004 Annual Report (PDF).
:task groups
Our organization has many programs and initiatives planned this year, such as the Festival of the Building Arts at the National Building Museum and various presentations on Sustainable Design. Find out more about how to become involved.
see Task Groups
:meetings
Everyone is welcome, architects, non-architects, AIA members, and non-members alike.
Meetings are held on the Second Wednesday of every month at 1215 Connecticut Av NW (Dupont Circle metro). Happy hour begins at 5:30 at Dragonfly. At 6:15pm, we move up to Inscape Studio, on the third floor, to begin the meeting. Past meeting notes are available.
see Meeting Notes
For more information or to join our email list, please contact Erin Christensen.
:events
What’s happening in the DC area? See our upcoming events flyer and check our monthly emails. To add an event, please contact Erin Christensen.
:annual events
Summer Solstice Celebration –U.S. Botanic Garden, June
Festival of the Building Arts – National Building Museum, Fall
Green Tie Affair, in conjunction with NCR USGBC, AEE, and IIDA Mid-Atlantic, Winter
:green building tours
If you have suggestions for projects to add to future green building tours, please contact
Erin Christensen.
:officers
Chair - Hal Bolton, hbolton@terraplanestudios.com
Vice Chair - Reuben Hameed, rhameed@wba-arch.com
Secretary - Peter Whitehead, pete@smcconcrete.com
Treasurer - Christian Gillette, christian.gillette@ki.com
Fundraising - Neeraj Kapoor, nkapoor@emoenergy.com
:COTE Liason - Rick Harlan Schneider, rschneider@inscapestudio.com
:resources
COTEdc strives to provide programs and resources for everyone with an interest in sustainable design and building. Spread the word about green design and construction, or learn more about what YOU can do to make an impact.
View COTEdc publications using the links to our tri-fold brochures below:
- About COTEdc – A primer on our committee, goals, and annual programs.
- Green Resources – Each component within a building works together to create a sustainable whole. Look here for guidance in material selection, distribution and manufacturers, and references for additional information.
- Green Buildings – Interested in seeing built examples of green architecture? Start with our regional map of notable buildings.
- Household Products – The importance of a healthy living environment is a significant green building issue that affects everyone in their daily realm. Learn about simple ways to use safe, healthy materials, increase energy efficiency, and find alternatives to hazardous products in the maintenance and upkeep of your home.
Home Sense, Greening Your Home: Save Money while Saving the Environment, by Tove Anderson and Sandra Eremic, published in architectureDC magazine, Spring 2006 http://aiadc.com/architectureDC/spring2006/homesense.pdf
Manna (202) 832.1646 - Periodic need, building new houses for homeless/halfway house needs
The Loading Dock (410) 728.3625 - Particularly like working appliances, have a warehouse
Habitat for Humanity DC (202) 882.4600; MD (301) 779.1912 - In Maryland, they have a store selling discounted materials to the needy
Hope and Home (202) 236.7790 - Small, only periodic need
As an all volunteer organization, COTEdc relies soley on annual
sponsorships to support our educational and outreach programs. Depending on the level of interest, sponsors receive recognition on our printed materials, the website, and the AIA/DC on-line directory. If you're interested in helping COTEdc to promote the awareness of sustainable design, please contact
Christian Gillette,
christian.gillette@ki.com or download our flyer.
David M. Schwarz / Architectural Services
WISNEWSKI BLAIR & ASSOCIATES
:partners
U.S. Botanic Garden http://www.usbg.gov/
Shaw Ecovillage http://www.shawecovillage.com
