Past Events

On May 5th at 10:00 AM (ET), Anna Rosenblum LFA, LEED AP, EcoDistricts AP will participate in a presentation panel with Mike Gable (Construction Junction), Darren Spielman (Pennsylvania Resources Council), and Clare Miflin (Center for Zero Waste Design).

Taking Action Towards Net-Positive Waste

Living Buildings are designed to operate with net-positive resource flows, such as energy and water. However, the current linear economy makes it difficult for buildings to truly achieve “net-positive waste”, meaning that more material resources are generated than wasted over the course of a building’s life.

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This engaging one-hour webinar is aimed specifically at AIA components and will feature a presentation followed by Q&A geared at determining how you can apply this model in your own component.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/AIAUDream to participate.

Join us to learn about a proven and dynamic model for increasing regional diversity and value within the architecture and built environment industry.
Passed overwhelmingly by AIA National membership in 2021, the “Promotion of the UDream Program” Resolution 21-3 seeks to explain not only the benefits that the UDream program has had on the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region, but how this model can be applied in your own AIA component.

Carnegie Mellon University ran the UDream Program successfully for 8 years by pairing architecture graduates with intensive postgraduate training, mentorship opportunities at local high schools, and internships at Pittsburgh architecture firms. As a result, UDream is responsible for more than 85% of all Black and Hispanic Architecture graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, the city of Pittsburgh saw over a 400% increase in underrepresented minority representation in Architecture, with 40-63% remaining in Pittsburgh with permanent jobs at the end of the program each year.

Presenters:

Erica Cochran-Hameen PhD, Assoc. AIA, NOMA is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Co-Director of the Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics (CBPD), Track Chair of the Doctor of Design Program and an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) School of Architecture. Erica’s research is widely published and she leads global research projects focused on Equitable Sustainability, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), energy efficiency, and energy policy.

Marc Mondor, AIA, Principal with evolveEA, AIA Pennsylvania 2020 President and Inaugural Chair of the AIA PA EDI Committee knows first hand the benefits that the UDream program has brought to the city of Pittsburgh and his firm, evolveEA.  Marc is pleased that the UDream  program created a win-win for his firm and for the region, giving promising interns relevant experience, while giving firms a depth that wouldn’t otherwise exist. 

Introduction by:

Ashley Cox, AICP, is an Associate at evolveEA.  Ashley leads collaborative processes to promote economic, environmental and social resilience. She is a skilled urban design project manager focused on planning for equitable communities and designing vibrant places. Ashley is a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and participated in the UDream program through Carnegie Mellon University in 2013.

Ann Dorough, CAE, AIA National Director, Component Engagement nurtures strategic partnerships in public, private and nonprofit sectors.

You’re invited to join Riverlife for the can’t-miss event of the summer in celebration of Pittsburgh’s rivers on August 18. Party at the Pier supports Riverlife and the ongoing transformation of Pittsburgh’s 15-mile, 1,055-acre “loop” of riverfront parks, trails, and green spaces. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the beauty of Pittsburgh in a truly unforgettable way.

evolveEA is proud to sponsor this year’s Party at the Pier. Your ticket purchase directly supports Riverlife’s mission to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts.

Join us on September 21 for the 30th anniversary of the go-to sustainability networking event of the year, celebrating three decades of healthy and high-performing spaces in Western Pennsylvania. During this special evening, the GBA will celebrate the dedication of the individual and acknowledge the power of our community – the collection of people, partnerships, and projects that together are working to address climate change, advance human health, achieve social equity, and create thriving economies.

Guests of Emerald Evening will have access to one of the world’s greenest buildings— the special events hall, the tropical rainforest, and the lush outdoor lower campus of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Treat your senses to the glory of an evening in one of our region’s most iconic spaces.

evolveEA is a proud sponsor of Emerald Evening 2023. Tickets can be purchased here.

This year, Greenbuild’s theme highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve, prepare and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world.

Join the evolveEA team and thousands of others to create a more sustainable and resilient future, commemorate the USGBC’s 30th anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization, equity, health, biodiversity, and resilience in the built environment.

Greenbuild will take place September 26-29, 2023, in Washington, DC. For more information and to register, visit https://informaconnect.com/greenbuild.

The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) is hosting its annual conference in Scranton, PA, October 15-17, 2023.

Members of evolveEA are presenting at these sessions:

An Innovative and Equitable Vision for Pittsburgh’s Riverfront
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Incorporating Data-Driven Energy Decision-Making Into Communities With Diverse Priorities
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

For more information and to register, visit this website.

Transformative Leadership, Partnership, and Co-creation

The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) biennial Summit offers an opportunity to connect 1,000+ attendees with pertinent resources; identify and develop cross-sectoral strategies for nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and the public sector; and empower individuals as well as organizations to collaborate, advocate, and act. This year’s Summit will focus on celebrating and elevating our region’s existing transformative leaders and collaborative partnerships, while sparking innovative solutions for co-creating an equitable future.