Key Presenters & Session Highlights
With more than a dozen sessions offered over two days, attendees can expect to be exposed to high-performance sustainable design, earn required continuing education credits, and connect with regional industry leaders. The virtual conference focuses on critical, real-world solutions for climate adaptation and eco-friendly infrastructure.
The event provides numerous specific benefits for architecture professionals:
- Earn Targeted CEUs: New Jersey architects are required to complete 24 Continuing Education hours every two years, with at least 16 in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The event’s expert-led sessions are an excellent way to secure these mandatory credits.
- Master Cutting-Edge Topics: The conference features forward-thinking education on decarbonization, climate resilience, reducing embodied and operational carbon, and integrating green infrastructure.
- Advance Professional Equity: Sessions cover how design directly impacts environmental justice, inclusion, and the overall health and wellness of communities.
- Connect with the Community: The event brings together top planners, researchers, and allied professionals, offering vital networking opportunities to collaborate on the future of the built environment.
The two-day virtual conference will take place on Fridays, July 10 and July 17, 2026, via Zoom. You can track registration, review the finalized schedule, and secure your spot via the AIA-NJ East Coast Green 2026 Page.
The educational sessions showcase real-world case studies, emerging technologies, and data-driven strategies. Notable expert presenters and their focus areas include:
- Anthony Brower, FAIA (The Climate Architect) – Exploring decarbonization by design.
- Eric Corey Freed, AIA (CannonDesign) – Discussing the design of healthier, accessible futures for everyone.
- Cory Trembath Rouillard, AIA (Henson Architecture) – Sharing ancient wisdom to solve new climate challenges.
- Grace Friedhoff & Scott Kelly, AIA (Re:Vision Architecture) – Outlining the changes and preparations for LEED v5.
- Maegan Sweeney (The Sheward Partnership) – Focusing on circular economy practices, including interior salvage, reuse, and recycling.
- Karen Frome, AIA (Rise Projects) – Exploring the mathematics of architecture and resiliency.
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East Coast Green Schedule: https://aia-nj.org/east-coast-green-2026-designing-for-sustainability/
ECG Calendar Description: https://aia-nj.org/event/east-coast-green-2026-designing-for-sustainability/