Liming named chair of AIA's Committee on the Environment

Lyn Liming, senior interior designer at PEDCO Engineering and Architectural Services, Inc. in Sharonville, has been named the Cincinnati chapter chair of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE).

COTE is the "green" arm of the 83,000-member AIA, advancing and advocating environmental knowledge and values to the architectural profession, industry, and public to create sustainable buildings and communities.

Liming, who works with architects and engineers to plan interior space and accommodate ergonomic needs for her clients, has been an active member of COTE since 2000 when she helped coordinate the first Cincinnati/Dayton International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) "Green Trade Show" at the Krohn Conservatory.

"COTE is a unique blend of architecture and related professionals in many different organizations that share a common interest in sustainability," Liming says.  "This year we are going to implement loosely-structured networking times as well as host programs with continuing education units to help meet many of our educational commitments."

Liming also says that the Cincinnati chapter will conduct its Cincinnati Sustainable Awards program this summer, and will host the AIA chapter annual meeting in October.

During her career at PEDCO, Liming has achieved certification as a LEED Accredited Professional, as an Interior Designer in Kentucky, and with the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

In 2003, she spearheaded the LEED documentation for the American Laundry Building in Norwood, the region's first brownfield green renovation project.

She also has received the IIDA 2009 Chapter Shining Star Award of Excellence Award in recognition of her dedication, inspiration and leadership.

Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Source: Erich Switzer, PEDCO Engineering and Architectural Services, Inc.