In a recent RFQ for the lead design architect of a federal courthouse in Florida, the General Services Administration stated that "Classical architectural is the preferred style." The AIA has condemned this mandate.

One of the most sweeping pieces of civil rights legislation in the country’s history, the Americans with Disabilities Act has changed the way we work, learn, and move through space.

The AIA has issued a statement in strong support of the legislation, which responds to a draft executive order that RECORD first reported on earlier this year.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and allied groups have appealed to House and Senate leadership to include non-profit preservation and cultural resources in future pandemic relief funding.

Part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, the program makes $349 billion in loans available to small businesses.

President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020. The first day companies could apply for a small business loan was April 3.

In the past month, we have seen the politicization of architecture to an extent that few of us imagined possible.

The architect testified before a congressional subcommittee about a bill that will affect the design of new federal buildings.

Many professional organizations have spoken out against a draft executive order, first reported by RECORD, that would dictate the style of new or upgraded federal buildings.

RECORD has obtained what appears to be a preliminary draft of an executive order that, if implemented, would profoundly affect the future of federal architecture. The AIA issued a statement in response on Tuesday afternoon.