New AIAU Webinar Series - Embodied Carbon 101

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AIA lauds U.S. recommitting to Paris Agreement

WASHINGTON – January 21, 2021 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) issued the following statement today following President Biden rejoining the Paris Agreement.

“We are deeply encouraged by this Administration’s swift and decisive action on climate change,” said AIA 2021 President Peter Exley, FAIA. “Re-establishing the United States’ commitment to the Paris climate accord sends a strong message to our nation and the world that we will pursue meaningful changes that can save our planet. As architects, we stand ready to play a significant role in achieving climate goals for the built environment and to working with the Administration and Congress toward that end.”

Visit AIA’s website to learn more about its commitment to driving climate action and reducing carbon emissions in the built environment, which account for 40 percent of greenhouse gases.

ArchiPAC Under Review

AIA is announcing that ArchiPAC (AIA’s political action committee) has paused all PAC activities and contributions indefinitely, pending further review of the political situation and to enable the development of protocols to address this and future events aimed at undermining American voters. AIA is taking these steps as a direct result of the inflamed rhetoric and violence that preceded last week’s Congressional vote to certify the election of President-Elect Joe Biden.