Design for Equitable Communities

Design solutions affect more than the client and current occupants. Good design positively impacts the future by helping communities thrive—socially, economically, and environmentally.

Learn more about the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

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Design for Equitable Communities

Deep Dives

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Quick Takes

Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.


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Product Guidance

Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.


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  • Metal Coatings

    Product Guide

    These coatings have VOC levels below 50 g/l and contain no chromium, cadmium, or hazardous airborne pollutants.

  • Textiles

    Product Guide

    These high-performance, low-impact fabrics are painstakingly vetted and include biobased synthetics and some natural fibers.

  • Countertops

    Product Guide

    Select the surface that meets the design objectives, meets health and environmental criteria, and has the greatest durability.

  • BuildingGreen Announces Top 10 Products for 2021

    Product Review

    These innovative products reduce carbon emissions and include negative embodied carbon carpet, repurposed EV battery storage, carbon sequestering aggregate, and more.

In The News

We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.


Perspective

Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.


Learning Resources

Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.


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