February 2009
Following the establishment of America’s new stimulus plan for the economy, the American Institute of Architects has expressed further support by readying architects for the work ahead.
In its recent statement issued, Marvin Malecha, FAIA, president of the American Institute of Architects said, “America's architects stand ready to work with President Obama and Congress to help rebuild and renew America.”
“Achieving the priorities that the President outlined in his address last night will require the support and participation of architects - whether to design the next generation of green buildings that help break our addiction to foreign oil, build the hospitals and health facilities that revolutionize how medicine is delivered, or modernize schools to help our children compete in the global economy.
Malecha also added, “Also, we hope that the President and Congress look at the historic investments made in the economic recovery bill for green buildings and infrastructure as just a down payment, and not the last word. When we face a $2.2 trillion shortfall in infrastructure investments, and when as many as 1 in 5 American children call a portable trailer their classroom, we cannot afford to let the forward momentum slow.”
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