COMMUNITY
Washington, USA
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
COMMUNITY
Washington, USA
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
Project Team
American Institute of Architects
AIA Local Chapters
Committee on the Environment (COTE) Knowledge Community
Committee on the Environment Network
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AIA’s Framework informs progress toward an equitable, healthy, resilient, and zero-carbon built environment. It aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating a common urgent call for climate action and equity.
Overview
The architect’s call to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public has a broad meaning amid challenges such as increasing climate extremes and social inequity. Architects and our profession can harness the power of design to contribute to solutions addressing the most significant needs of our time with creative solutions.
The Framework for Design Excellence represents the defining principles of good design. Comprised of 10 principles, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. It is intended to be accessible and relevant for every architect, client, and project, regardless of size or typology, and challenges architects with a vision the profession strives to achieve.
Community Organization
AIA, American Institute of Architects — Washington, USA
aia.org
Community Engagement
The American Institute of Architects is the largest, most influential network of design professionals, 100,000+ members, sharing a passion for design and a desire to change the world. Members are in 120+ Countries and in over 200+ local Chapters.
Partners
AIA’s COTE Top Ten measures were adopted as the Framework Principles with a Historic Resolution for Urgent Climate Action in 2019.
