Showing posts with label AIA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AIA. Show all posts

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Reflection: Three Years on AIA COTE Leadership Group (2023–2025)

When I accepted a three-year appointment to the national American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment Leadership Group (AIA COTE LG) for 2023–2025, I hoped I could contribute in a practical way—bridging design performance, technology, policy, and communication so more firms (and more projects) can move from sustainability “intent” to sustainability outcomes. (AIA Community Hub)

Looking back, this term was a whirlwind of working group calls, writing and review cycles, conference planning, cross-committee coordination, and the kind of collaboration that reminds you why COTE matters: it’s a community of people who keep showing up—because the stakes are real, and because the profession can do more.

This post is my personal recap of the work, the people, and the moments I’ll carry forward.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Hands-On with Autodesk Insight Total Carbon at AIA East Tennessee COTE

Last week I had the pleasure of leading a half-day workshop for AIA East Tennessee focused on Autodesk Insight’s new Total Carbon tools and practical workflows in Revit 2026. Huge thanks to Cameron Bolin for organizing and to everyone who joined us—nearly 60 attendees, with a few participating online. Your thoughtful questions made the session lively and full of real-world perspectives.


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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Texas Society of Architects 2025 in Dallas this October

The 2025 Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Annual Conference and Expo is just around the corner. I will be participating in four sessions with some amazing colleagues, expert consultants, and clients!


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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Insight (Total Carbon) HVAC Systems Added!!!

Announcement: I will be presenting on the (new) Insight in-person later this week for AIA East Tennessee... and at Autodesk University (also in Tennessee)!

An important feature missing from the (new) Autodesk Insight has just been added, making it a valuable update to the feature it replaced in the (old) Autodesk Insight, which has been decommissioned.

HVAC Systems!


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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Recap - AIA25 Conference on Architecture in Boston

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AIA Conference on Architecture 2025 (AIA25) in Boston—an inspiring whirlwind of learning, connection, and celebration. From representing Lake Flato and cheering on our three project awards at the gala, to participating in our in-person AIA COTE Leadership Group meeting and co-chairing a full-day symposium within the main conference, the week was packed with meaningful moments. I even kicked things off with a special event the day before the official start—setting the tone for a truly unforgettable experience.

I will recap it all from my perspective here. Also, photos are in chronological order.


Photo: Lake Flato team at the AIA Awards Gala, where we received three project awards! <-- Also, click the link to check out our new website:).

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Exporting Autodesk Insight Data

On July 1, 2025, both Insight Energy Analysis and Green Building Studio will be fully retired by Autodesk. Make sure to download any critical data before then! Read this post for details on how to do that...

Related: I will be doing an in-person 4-hour workshop on the Next Gen Insight (Total Carbon) the first week in September in Knoxville for AIA East Tennessee COTE!


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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

AIA25 Conference on Architecture in Boston - 4 Sessions and a Symposium!

I am super excited to represent Lake|Flato at this year's AIA Conference on Architecture in Boston. I am involved in a LOT of activities, but most of them are well underway and are going to be a blast.

This post highlights my four sessions, a TAP + COTE symposium, amazing co-presenters, a B-COPP meet-up, and more!


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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Recap - 2025 AIA/ACSA Research + AIAS Forum

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the AIAS FORUM and AIA/ACSA Intersections Research conferences, which were co-located in Austin, Texas.

Here is a recap of the Keynote (AIAS) and Presentation (AIA/ACSA) I gave, as well as a Lake Flato-led tour and sketching workshop I helped organize at the Austin Central Library (designed by the firm).


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Friday, January 3, 2025

AIA/ACSA Intersections Research + AIAS Forum - January 2025 - Austin, Texas

Two national events are converging next week in Austin, Texas, and I am excited to be involved in both; AIAS Forum and AIA-ACSA Intersections Research conferences!

I will be giving a keynote, presenting, and leading a tour of the Austin Central Library (designed by Lake|Flato).


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Friday, November 22, 2024

AIA Houston Presentation - Full day of Continuing Education by COTE - 12 December 2024

I will present in person next month at the AIA Houston's Architecture Center Houston space on circularity and sustainable design!

See the agenda... and, a brief intro to an exhibit AIA-H has on the history of redlining in Houston in today's post.


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Thursday, November 21, 2024

AIA Austin 2024 Building Enclosure Council (BEC) Recap

Last week, I attended the AIA Austin 2024 Building Enclosure Council (BEC) symposium... in today's post, I will share highlights from the daylong event that include presentations from Lake|Flato, SOM, MASS Design, JE Dunn, and more.

Random share (with related photo in post): I drove on the road with the highest speed limit in America to attend this event.


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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

AIA San Antonio 2024 People + Places Awards

The 2024 AIA San Antonio People + Places Awards was a night to remember last week, celebrating the individuals and projects that shape the city's vibrant architectural landscape. I was honored to receive the AIA Trailblazer Award, recognizing local innovative contributions to the industry.

Lake|Flato also won three project awards for various project types: Higher Education, Hospitality (with Gensler), and Residential.


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Friday, October 11, 2024

Recap of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) 2024 Conference in Houston

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the annual Texas Society of Architects (TxA) conference, hosted in Houston, Texas.

It was another great TxA conference. In this post I will share some of my experiences and highlight Lake|Flato people, projects, and sessions:)


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Thursday, October 10, 2024

AIA California - Circular Construction Webinar - Next Week

I get to present on circular construction next week with an amazing lineup of experts in this area. I will be sharing some policy topics as well as Lake|Flato research and project work on this topic!


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Thursday, August 8, 2024

My Lighting Design Session for Architects coming up at the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Conference 2024 in Houston

I will be presenting at the annual Texas Society of Architects (TxA) conference again this year in Houston. My session is on lighting design for architects, covering both daylight and electric lighting simulations using a range of tools (used by Lake|Flato), including:
  • Revit
  • ElumTools (Electric lighting)
  • Rhino
  • Climate Studio (Annual Daylighting)
  • Roast (POE)
On a related note, I am the chair of a national IES committee and will be presenting later today on our new technical memorandum (IES TM-32-24) aimed at standardizing BIM parameters used by lighting designers. Learn more about that here.


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Friday, June 14, 2024

AIA24 Recap - National AIA Conference on Architecture

Last week, I attended and presented at the national American Institute of Architects 2024 Conference on Architecture in Washington DC. It was a whirlwind event ranging from Lake|Flato's founding partners receiving the 2024 AIA Gold Medal award, three project awards, my three presentations, and many evening events.

Today's post will recap the experience from my perspective!


Photo: Lake Flato evening reception celebrating the 2024 AIA Gold Medal Award

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

AIA Public Policy & Position Statements Update - Architects Are Environmentally Responsible

The sustainability section of the AIA Public Policy & Position Statements was recently updated. I was on the team that crafted these updates, participated in listening sessions, and presented the proposed changes to various groups.

I am grateful for Lake|Flato's support of my position on the AIA National Committee on the Environment (COTE) Leadership, where my participation leads to opportunities like this.


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Monday, April 29, 2024

AIA Architect: Return to office: How it started and how it's going

I was recently interviewed by Wanda Lau for AIA Architect, along with a few other firms, to share how Lake|Flato's return to the office has evolved post-pandemic. Sharing that and a little more about our desk checkout system in today's post.


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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AIA24 National Conference Presentation - Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

The National American Institute of Architects Conference on Architecture (AIA24) will happen this June in Washington, DC. In addition to being involved in some activities related to my involvement with the AIA National COTE Leadership, I will also be presenting!

The line-up of firms for my presentation: Lake|FlatoOrcutt|Winslow, and LPA.


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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

AIA San Antonio COTE Early Energy Modeling Workshop - March 21, 2024

Interested in learning to use Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Insight to perform early energy modeling on your projects? If so, this three-hour in-person workshop is for you!

Serving on the AIA national Committee on the Environment (COTE) leadership, I love supporting local COTE events and sharing knowledge!


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