Designing for Sustainability
Building a Resilient, Sustainable, and Equitable Future
The AIA New Jersey Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites architects, designers, planners, engineers, researchers, and allied professionals to submit proposals for East Coast Green 2026 Designing for Sustainability, a two-day virtual conference focused on advancing sustainability in the built environment.
Event Details
| Dates: July 10, 2026 & July 17, 2026 | Format: Virtual | Location: Zoom |
View the Full Call for Speaker Prospectus
Deadline for Speaker Submission: March 20, 2026
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We Are Seeking Presentations on Topics Including(but not limited to):
Sustainable Design Strategies
- Proven approaches and case studies that improve environmental performance and long-term value.
Decarbonization & Climate Action
- Net-zero and low-carbon design, electrification, embodied carbon reduction, and life-cycle analysis.
Resilience & Climate Adaptation
- Designing for extreme weather, disaster preparedness, and long-term climate impacts.
Equity, Inclusion & Environmental Justice
- Sustainable design strategies that advance social equity and community well-being.
Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency
- Adaptive reuse, material reuse, waste reduction, and design for flexibility.
Health, Wellness & Sustainability
- The intersection of environmental performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant health.
Green Infrastructure & Ecosystem Integration
- Biodiversity, sustainable water systems, and urban ecological strategies.
Emerging Tools & Technologies
- Data-driven design, digital tools, AI, and performance modeling for sustainable outcomes.
For questions, please contact
Christina Goldstein, CMP, AIA NJ Events Manager at cgoldstein@njpsi.com or call 609-393-5690.