BNIM proudly announces the appointment of new Principal, Joyce Raybuck to the esteemed Committee on the Environment Leadership Group by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Raybuck's term, starting in January 2024 and concluding on December 31, 2025, underscores her commitment to advance climate action and climate justice by working towards multi-scalar decarbonization for a regenerative future.

"I strongly believe in the transformative power of design and our profession’s responsibility for climate action. To accelerate multi-scale decarbonization across our practice, it is going to take all of us. COTE has provided exceptional tools, education, and advocacy since its inception which has driven change in the industry. I’m excited to work with my peers to continue the long legacy of COTE, promoting and advancing design excellence in practice," says Joyce Raybuck.

AIA Knowledge Communities and Committees, like the Committee on the Environment Leadership Group, play an important role in the advancement of the architectural profession. Raybuck's appointment to the Committee on the Environment Leadership Group aligns with BNIM's dedication to innovative and sustainable design practices. BNIM looks forward to the collaborative efforts of Joyce Raybuck and the Committee on the Environment Leadership Group in the coming years, carrying on BNIM's legacy in sustainable architecture and the AIA Committee on the Environment.