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Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation’s oldest technological university. Our university promotes excellence across a broad continuum of disciplines—from engineering and biotechnology to athletics and the arts. Rensselaer’s creative spirit also fosters limitless opportunities for diverse disciplines—and people—to connect, intersect, and enrich one another in ways that benefit the larger world.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a leading professional membership organization representing 101,000+ members, 20,000+ architecture firms, and 200+ chapters globally. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment for everyone. AIA's headquarters, the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, is one of the nation’s first major net-zero retrofit projects. The building is open to the public, and you can visit to sip, shop, and explore! Follow us here for news, resources, and updates from AIA and about the broader industry.

The IEA is the global energy authority, providing data, analysis and solutions on all fuels and all technologies. We help governments, industry, and citizens make good energy choices.