Senate Bill Takes First Step in Recognizing Buildings as Infrastructure
The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate today includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment.
"To meet the challenges of the 21st century, our nation’s infrastructure funding needs to move beyond roads and bridges to include schools, hospitals, homes and more, especially as buildings contribute nearly 40 percent of worldwide carbon emissions,” said American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2021 President Peter Exley, FAIA. “This bipartisan legislation represents an important step toward improving our nation's buildings. However, we urge lawmakers to ensure greater funding for building improvements is included in the Budget Reconciliation package. By doing so, we can make meaningful progress on reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change."