Past Events

The EcoDistricts Summit is where Community and Urban Leaders Come Together to Reimagine Cities — From the Neighborhood Up. On October 17-18, the Summit is heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul — cities with a rich history of innovation in sustainable urban regeneration. This is demonstrated in the region's robust transit system, waterways, park system, neighborhood solar installations, revitalized former industrial districts and brownfield redevelopments. Yet at the same time, Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to some of the greatest racial…

Rail~Volution is four days of energizing events that connect citizen activists, developers, nonprofit and business leaders, planners, local elected officials, community and housing advocates, transportation system operators and government officials from around the country.

KEEA advocates on behalf of energy efficiency professionals on the local, state, and federal levels. By representing the interests of the clean energy industry in Pennsylvania, KEEA is growing the market for energy efficiency and helping the Keystone State secure a prosperous, sustainable tomorrow.

The 2019 Healthcare Industry Forum on Energy Efficiency hosted by the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) is geared toward those in the healthcare, pharmacutical, and long-term living communities who are interested in learning more about energy saving best practices, efficient technologies, building design, and health impacts of building materials. Marc Mondor, AIA, LEED Fellow and WELL AP, will deliver a keynote presentation with Jon Utech, Director of Sustainability at Cleveland Clinic. Marc will also teach a LEED for Healthcare workshop,…

10th Annual Sustainability Conference - Smart Cities: Transforming Cities for a New Era Register here Exponentially increased computing power has played an astounding role in driving urban growth in the 21st century. This powerful dynamic presents an opportunity to consider conscious urban planning in a new and “smarter,” data-driven way. Presenters at this year’s conference will discuss these innovative practices and their significant, tangible benefits for cost savings, the environment and social equity. These technologies span many applications, including energy…

Welcome Lecture: A Tale of Two Cities 6:00 pm Introductions: Ceara O’Leary, AIA, AIA National Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community & Anne-Marie Lubenau, FAIA, Bruner Foundation Moderator: William Bates, President, AIA National Christine Mondor, AIA, evolve EA, Carnegie Mellon University; City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission Ted Landsmark, PhD, Northeastern University; Boston Planning and Development Authority Moderated by AIA National President William Bates, this conversation explores the opportunities and challenges of working at the intersection of education and practice in…

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is conducting hearings to develop a special Climate Change Crisis report, which is expected to be complete this summer. Marc Mondor will speak on behalf of AIA Pennsylvania at the hearing. The other panelists include: The Sierra Club Conservation Consults, Inc. (a Pittsburgh non-profit) 2 Unions PA Society of Professional Engineers Point Park University (President Hennigan)