Ask these voters who Rev. Wright is... (original) (raw)

Architecture Tue Oct 21 2008

Okay, that was a sorry attempt at a Frank Lloyd Wright architecture joke.

Like any professional organization, the American Institute of Architects can't help but get involved in the election issue business. To encourage more of its members to see an architect as an advocate for sustainable architecture, land use, and social policy, the AIA has initiated its DesignVote08 program. The "Government Advocacy" section of the AIA website links to a varied of different statements and positions including the AIA's 2008 Federal Advocacy Agenda where the headlined issues read, "Designing a sustainable future, Promoting healthy and safe communities, and Helping architects practice their profession."

Locally, questionnaires were sent out to Congressional candidates and their responses can be found here.

Sadly, few Illinois candidates took the time to respond which seems to correspond to the dearth of responses nationwide. Perhaps as the AIA grows into their role of public advocacy regarding all aspects of the building profession, politicians will begin to see architects and designers as a valuable ally.