Moderator: Kira Gould, Assoc. AIA, Gould Evans, Boston
Vivian Loftness, FAIA, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
Henry Siegel, FAIA, Siegel & Strain, Emeryville, Calif.
Dan Williams, FAIA, Daniel Williams Architect, Seattle

      Define sustainable design based on the Committee on the Environment’s (COTE) measures of design (land use, site ecology, community and connection, water, energy performance, energy security, materials and construction, light and air, bioclimatic design, and long life/loose fit). Compare this definition to LEED and describe how they are at once complementary and diverse.

Learning objectives:

• Compare the 2006 Top Ten Green Projects using COTE Measures of Sustainable Design
• Identify the qualitative aspects of sustainable design
• Evaluate COTE Measures of Sustainable Design, the associated performance metrics, and the 2006 Top Ten Green Projects.