Guiding your architectural projects toward recognition and certification.
What We Do
Project Presentation Support
Assist in presenting projects within the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.
Identify key aspects to highlight and elements to downplay for better storytelling.
Craft compelling narratives for awards submissions or marketing materials.
Sustainability Integration
Guide firms in embedding sustainability and pledge programs into their culture.
Develop streamlined processes for tracking metrics and capturing stories throughout the design process.
Make long-term reporting and data collection more efficient.
Who We Are
Melissa Morancy, Assoc. AIA
A graduate of Syracuse University, Melissa transitioned to sustainability in architecture after seven years of practice and now focuses on advancing sustainability knowledge and adoption within the industry.
With her extensive experience in holistic climate action within the built environment, she possesses deep expertise and a strong commitment to decarbonization, emphasizing the tracking of both embodied and operational carbon emissions.
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Led AIA National Climate Pledges
Including the AIA 2030 Commitment and the A&D Materials Pledge
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Led AIA Framework for 4 years
Including initial development, update, and promotion
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Managed COTE Top Ten Awards for 8 years
Including professional and student competitions
ECHO Reporting Schema & Whitepaper
Co-authored by Melissa Morancy, the ECHO Schema streamlines data reporting, reduces inconsistencies, and enables seamless data exchange across LCA tools, platforms, and databases.
Case Studies
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
As Project Manager, Melissa Morancy led the development of AIA’s defining principles for 21st-century design. This framework, consisting of 10 key principles and guiding questions, drives progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment.
2030 Refreshers: A refresher crash course on the DDx
Get you acquainted – or re-acquainted with the DDx and your firm’s involvement with the AIA 2030 Commitment. We will walk through the DDx and go over how to navigate your Company profile, go through the different methods to input your projects
What People are Saying
“As a co-chair of the 2030 Commitment I experienced firsthand her leadership, skills, and passion for helping architects achieve zero emissions and significant embodied carbon reductions.”
David Arkin, AIA, Arkin Tilt Architects
“No one knows more about the Framework for Design Excellence, the AIA 2030 Commitment, and the A+D Materials Pledge than Melissa Morancy.”
Michelle Amt, FAIA, VMDO Architects
How We Work
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We will discuss the process, your needs, and determine if we are a good fit.
Note: For Framework consultation on a project, clients must provide project information at 75% completion for review.
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At least one week after project information is presented, we will meet with stakeholders to discuss red line edits, comments, and follow-up questions.
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 intake session with Melissa to discuss your project needs.
