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Taking Care of Business
Letters to the Editor
This week, members sound off about the AIA having Al Gore as a guest speaker at the national convention on May 5: “Gore to AIA: Architects Needed More than Ever”. So pro, some con, but all passionate. Last week’s blog also focused on this topic.

Communicating the Value of Architecture
“Designers often struggle to quantify the value of their contribution to a project,” noted Tom Larsen, AIA, managing director of Larsen Associates LLC, Milford, Conn., during a May 5 presentation at the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio. During his 90-minute seminar, Larsen offered simple techniques for architects to demonstrate their value to clients while meeting design objects. He also took time to focus on the role sustainable design plays in promoting an architect’s value.