Business Briefs: AIA Chicago

Summer 2009
Industry News

Business Briefs: AIA Chicago

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Chicago Chapter has appointed Vuk Vujovic chair of its Committee on the Environment (COTE). As a sustainable designer and environmental advocate, Vujovic will focus on education and exchange of ideas to achieve sustainable architectural and urban design throughout Chicago and the Midwest. AIA Chicago Executive Vice President Zurich Esposito says, “Vuk’s business training and architecture skills blend perfectly for this role, since sustainability is such an integral part of the business of architecture and design. His continued leadership with the AIA Chicago COTE is a terrific asset for AIA Chicago.” Vujovic is director of sustainable design at Chicago-based Legat Architects. MD

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