A+ Architecture: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Helps Education Projects Make the Grade
Although no industry or market sector is immune to the economy’s sweeping strikes, there is one that is faring better than the rest, helping architecture businesses survive: education.

Member Censured for Violating AIA Code of Ethics
Ronald D. Franke, AIA, has been censured by the National Ethics Council (“Council”) for violating Rule 1.101 of the Institute’s 2004 Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (“Code of Ethics”).

Green Roof Biodiversity: Restoring High Rise Habitats
Enter almost any high rise in a metro area and one of the first phrases residents or real estate agents will say is: “Look at this view.” But after you take a breathtaking glance at the expansive blue sky and smile at the twinkling lights of buildings far away, the only other thing left to look at are roofs. Acre after acre of them covered in asphalt and so hot in the summertime that even the heartiest of flora would wilt in minutes. It can be different and, increasingly, is.