Position Statement Sunset Review
The AIA issues Public Policies and Position Statements as
statements of belief to policy-makers, the public, and the
construction industry on issues of public policy affecting the
membership, the profession of architecture, or The American
Institute of Architects. The Board of Directors is asking the
AIA community to submit comments on proposed language for the 35
position statements currently under review. AIA members are
encouraged to provide input on these proposals because the
AIA Official Position Statements are binding on all AIA
official activity, including component activities and on AIA
members acting in an official capacity on behalf of the AIA. As
such, the Board is asking for comments so the changes reflect the
beliefs of the AIA community.
Upon conclusion of the public comment period, staff will develop a
discussion draft of all submitted comments. The Advocacy Committee
will review the comments prior to submission to the Board for
consideration and final passage during the December 2008 Board
meeting.
If you would like to offer comment on any of the following draft
Position Statement revisions, please fill out the form below. If
you have any questions, please e-mail Robin Stevenson at rstevenson@aia.org.
Please submit your comments no later
than Wednesday, November 14,
2008.
The draft position statement revisions for review are as
follows:
1. Architects in Government
2. National Endowment of the Arts (NEA)
4. Practice Specialty Credentialing
5. Research and Development
6. Architectural Practice – Definition
7. Design of Structures for Human Habitation or Use
8. Architectural Practice and Title Regulations
9. NAAB Accredited Degree
10. Internship and Professional Development
11. Examination
12. Timing of the Architect Registration Examination
13. Use of the Title Architect and its Derivatives
14. Licensure Board Composition
15. Enforcement of Licensing Laws
16. Interstate Reciprocity and International Practice
17. Expanding Professional Experience Settings
18. Interdependence of Education and Practice
19. Architecture Education in K-12 and Community College Settings
20. Mentorship
22. Building Codes and Standards
23. Building Permits
28. Association/Small Business Health Insurance
29. Tax and Regulatory System
32. Diversity
33. Relationship to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
35. Affordable Housing
36. Community Enhancement and Transportation
37. Protect Historic Preservation Tax Credits
38. Urban and Regional Design
39. Art in Architecture
40. Design Excellence in Public Architecture
42. Energy and the Built Environment
43. Sustainable Buildings
44. Sustainable Architectural Practice
45. Sustainable Rating Systems
At the Board meeting in May 2008, nine Position Statements were adopted (with a new three-year sunset date) without revision. Those were:
3. Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE)
21. Studio Culture in Practice and Education
24. Copyright Protection
25. Legal Form of Practice
27. Qualifications Based Selection
30. Tort Reform
31. Civil Rights
34. Accessible Environment
41. Government Procurement: Stock Plans
Two Position Statements (26, Project Delivery, and 46,
Eminent Domain) were adopted by the Board in December 2007, and so
do not require review in 2008.
Use the form below to submit your comments on any of the draft position statements.