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, and The American Institute of Architects.”

Each Position Statement carries a three-year sunset date. The AIA Board of Directors (Board) is now in the process of conducting a comprehensive sunset review of current Position Statements as mandated under the Rules of the Board.

If you would like to participate in commenting or making recommendations on any of the Position Statements, please go to the link provided below.  The statements can be reviewed one at a time.  You may review one, none, all or a select number of statements of particular interest to you and/or your component.  This year we are featuring a series of questions for each comment along with boxes to add addition comments.

The 2011 comment period is open from August 15^th – October 15^th.  They may be submitted to the AIA through the following link:

 Let Your Voice be Heard–Comment Now on AIA National Position Statements

 The Twenty-four (24) Position Statements now at the end of the current three year cycle have been identified for further review as follows:

 #2           Art and Architecture

#3           Mandatory Continuing Education

#4           Practice Specialty Credentialing

#6           Architectural Practice Definition

#7           Design of Structures for Human Habitation or Use

#10         Internship and Professional Development

#13         Use of the Title Architect and Its Derivatives

#15         Enforcement of Licensing Laws

#17         Expanding Professional Experience Settings

#21         Studio Culture in Practice and Education

#22         Building Codes and Standards

#25         Legal Form of Practice

#27         Qualifications Based Selection

#28         Affordable Health Insurance and Care

#32         Civil Rights

#33         Diversity

#34         Relationship to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

#35         Accessible Environment

#36         Housing

#37         Livable Communities

#40         Government Procurement:  Stock Plans

#42         Sustainable Built Environment

#43         Sustainable Architectural Practice

#45         Eminent Domain

 
Your thoughts and comments on assisting in the development of the AIA Position Statements is a valuable and important aspect of shaping AIA policy to best represent the interests of the AIA and its members.

If you have any questions please contact our Chapter’s Regional Director, Nick Docous, AIA at Lionakis: 916-558-1900 or Angie Taylor, Director, State Relations, Government and Community Relations, at 202.626.7543 or email her at angietaylor@aia.org.