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})('<div class=\"record comment-details\">\n  <a name=\"comment4592\"><\/a>\n    <h2 class=\"headline\">The July editor’s letter <\/h2>\n  <div class=\"supplemental\">\n	  <div class=\"author\">Jeffrey Heller<\/div>\n	  <div class=\"date\">July 5, 2023<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"abstract\">I cannot tell you how pleased I am to see this editorial. I presented a program at the convention with my colleague from Arup about 181 Fremont, which is a groundbreaking tower. Mixed use, transit, adjacent, LEED platinum, passive solar, gray, water, recycling, first, in the world, full elevator evacuation, first REDI certified hi rise. The turnout for the program was medium, but the audience was appreciative. We tried to provide real substance about the design and implementation of a fully sustainable building.\nI found that there was a dearth of substantive programs to go to, and a great number of politically motivated activities.\nI have recently discussed this with some of my close colleagues, including two past AIA national presidents. I myself have been president of the San Francisco chapter, a member of the California AIA board and past president of the California architects board.\nThere is a serious lack of focus on providing the professional skills needed to make a better outcome, whether it is in buildings or in urban design. We all fiercely want to save our planet, but there is not enough push in being a professional in the organization. \nAgain, thank you so very much for giving voice to these sentiments.\n\nJeffrey Heller FAIA\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"action-links\">\n		<a href=\"#comment_form\">Post Comment<\/a>\n		<a class=\"modalInput\" rel=\"#report-abusive-comment-form\" href=\"#id=4592\">Report Abusive Comment<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n');