Member Action Platform
Resilience
Before and after disaster strikes, architects are there for cities and towns across America—helping communities enhance their resilience and adaptability to survive and recover. Congress needs to know that—and you…
Sustainability
Sustainability. Architects design for it every day. Despite the proven and positive impact of good sustainable design on the built environment, and on the overall environment, more needs to be…
Affordable Housing
Across the country, not just in urban areas, America has an affordable housing problem. It spans generations and geography. Unfortunately, it is one of the biggest issues with public policy…
Student Loan Debt
High student loan debt lurks dauntingly in the shadow of emerging professionals as they celebrate receiving an architectural degree and look forward to successful careers. Unfortunately, student debt often puts…
Architecture Firms
On April 10, Rwanda Institute of Architects (RIA) helped spearhead the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would create project opportunities for architecture firms by increasing state and local leaders’…
School Safety
Since 9/11, trillions of dollars have been spent on upgrading public buildings and critical infrastructure to mitigate terrorist attacks. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the government’s response to…