AIA Commends Biden Administration for Reversing Trump Federal Design Mandate

WASHINGTON – Feb. 25, 2021 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) commends the Biden Administration’s decision to overturn the Executive Order, “Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture.”

“By overturning this order, the Biden Administration has restored communities with the freedom of design choice that is essential to designing federal buildings that best serve the public,” said AIA 2021 President Peter Exley, FAIA. “This is fundamental to an architect’s process and to achieving the highest quality buildings possible. We look forward to continuing to work with the Administration towards developing policies that create healthy, just and equitable communities.”

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The deadline for submission of resolutions to be considered by the delegates at the 2021 Annual Meeting, is Friday, February 26, 2021 (5pm ET). Find everything delegates will need to participate in the 2021 AIA annual meeting, here.

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