In recent, years, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has stepped up its advocacy efforts in Washington on behalf of the design profession. With Barack Obama taking office in January, the association is anticipating more legislative victories in the next four years, from an administration that appears to have architects’ best interests at heart, says Andrew Goldberg, the AIA’s chief lobbyist.
Though details are lacking, the general themes that Obama has expressed are promising, Goldberg says. “This really could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help the built environment,” he says.
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