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How do the presidential candidates compare on such issues as global warming, energy conservation, and sustainable architecture? A lot has been said on the campaign trail, but the best source for a candidate’s position on these issues is the candidate’s Web site. This is what Contributing Editor Michael J. Crosbie, PhD, AIA, found. 
Louise Cox, LFRAIA, RIBA, Intl. Assoc. AIA, recently was elected president of the International Union of Architects (UIA), and is only the second woman selected to lead the organization.Full story
Designing or Undesigning the Border InterfaceAnother shot over the bow over the permanence and intent of borders and the architect's role and responsibility comes from Benjamin H. Bratton this week.
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