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Three Ideas for Bird-Safe Building Designs and Retrofittings

Matthew Zajechowski
December 31, 2021

As important as going green for the environment is, it isn’t enough to focus on energy alone. We must not forget the impact that humans have on all aspects of nature, especially the bird species. 


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AIA Supports US Investment in National Infrastructure

November 15, 2021

The AIA applauds enactment of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow the U.S. to make meaningful advancements towards building a more resilient and sustainable built environment.  


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Senate Bill Takes First Step in Recognizing Buildings as Infrastructure

August 10, 2021
The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment.
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The American Institute of Architects

Design and Construction Organizations Urge Congress to Support Stronger, Safer Built Environment

May 26, 2021
Increasing number of intense climate-related disasters underscore need for action.
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President Biden Nominates Two to National Institute of Building Sciences Board

April 22, 2021
Following U.S. Senate confirmation, board terms will begin October 1.
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Legislation to Reduce Bird Collisions Passes

July 28, 2020
American Bird Conservancy applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R 2, which includes H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act.
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ERA Releases 2020 Report on Achieving Resilience “Building Resilience: The Roofing Perspective”

June 2, 2020

New report provides state-of-the-art tactics to create resilient roofs and details legislative advances that fund efforts to protect built environments from cataclysmic natural events.


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AIA Applauds CARES Act Heading to the White House

March 27, 2020
The American Institute of Architects applauds House passage of the COVID-19 relief package, which President Trump has said he will sign into law.
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Groups Urge White House to Review Funding of Building Material Research

May 28, 2019
Several construction industry groups sent a letter to the White House urging Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, to review the use of taxpayer dollars to projects that promote one building material over others.
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U.S. Mayors Pass Resolution Supporting Stronger Energy Codes

Bill Fay
June 20, 2018
Unanimous resolution at U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Conference will result in steady building efficiency gains for future energy code updates.
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