
AIA NoVA COTE Dialogue Series – The Hidden Payoff: How Energy Builds Value and Resilience + End of Year NoVA COTE Celebration
Cost: Free for Students & all Associate/AIA Members; $10 for Non-Members
1.0 AIA|LU Elective
Winstanley Architects & Planners
Sponsored by Winstanley Architects

This session will illustrate that investment in sustainability goes far beyond immediate cost savings or traditional ROI calculations. These initiatives enhance commercial real estate assets by increasing property value, improving tenant satisfaction, supporting compliance, and building long-term resilience.
1.0 AIA|LU Elective
Program:
- 4:45 pm – Doors Open
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Presentation
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Networking Reception with Light Food & Beverages
Presented by: Lina Daniel, Energy Advisor and Solutions Lead at JLL Energy Advisory and Jacqueline Hart, Senior Sustainability Project Manager, Amazon Global Real Estate & Facilities

Lina Daniel, Energy and Sustainability Manager, JLL @ Capital One Account
Lina currently develops comprehensive energy strategies for Consumer Goods & Services clients through engineering solutions, utility analysis, and operations optimization. She has subject matter expertise in commercial interior projects, with experience in implementing global sustainability programs. Prior to joining JLL, Lina worked as an engineer where she specialized in data center construction, procurement, and logistics. She has a passion for fostering meaningful connections and values strong communication skills to maintain a supportive work environment.

Jacqueline Hart, Senior Sustainability Project Manager, Amazon Global Real Estate & Facilities
“Jacqueline is an expert in sustainable high-performance buildings with experience as a designer, contractor, standards-creator, and operator of sustainable buildings. She has contributed to award-winning sustainability projects from Fortune 100 company headquarters and Ivy League university buildings, to local elementary schools and community centers. She currently leads projects to measure and reduce energy, water, and gas use for a global real estate portfolio. Jacqueline lives in DC where she is the Vice President of the Association of Energy Engineers National Capital Chapter where she promotes engagement and education in the energy sector.”
