Committee on the Environment

Committee on the Environment (COTE)

AIA COTE LBSB supports member communities in achieving a resilient net zero future by promoting equitable and sustainable building practices, advocating for environmental and energy related policy, and raising public awareness around issues of climate change and effects of a more sustainable built environment on public health, safety, and well being.

Our pillars

Practice

Supporting our member communities in achieving a resilient net zero future.

Policy

Advocating for policy changes towards a more resilient and energy efficient built environment.

Public

Educating the public on sustainable best practices and encouraging engagement with the built environment.

What we do

The committee hosts the COTE Presents program series, with talks on topics like electrification, embodied carbon, and sustainable design, alongside monthly committee meetings. Upcoming programs are listed below.

COTE Strategic Plan

The committee’s roadmap for practice, policy, and public education.

Common Application for Design Excellence

From the AIA COTE Top Ten Toolkit.

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Get involved

COTE meets monthly on the third Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Email us for more information or if you would like to be involved.

Email COTE Member Form

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2026 Members

Keith E. Hempel, FAIA

Chair

Keith E. Hempel, FAIA

LPA, Inc.

FAIA · Irvine

Casey R. Chapin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Committee Member

Casey R. Chapin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

LPA Inc.

AIA · Long Beach

Casey Roccanova, AIA

Committee Member

Casey Roccanova, AIA

Studio One Eleven

AIA · Long Beach

HB

Committee Member

Hiba Brewster, Assoc. AIA

Ruth Meghiddo, AIA Emeritus

Committee Member

Ruth Meghiddo, AIA Emeritus

MEGHIDDO ARCHITECTS, AIA Long Beach/South Bay Chapter

AIA Emeritus · Long Beach

AS

Allied Member

Alex Sassoon

P2S Inc.

Allied

KC

Allied Member

Kellie Canning

DORMAKABA

Allied

NB

Allied Member

Nick Brown

BUILD SMART GROUP

Allied

PM

Allied Member

Pete Marsh

VECTOR GREEN POWER and MATERIALS LLC

Allied

Past years

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Committee on the Environment (COTE) 2025

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