Pub. 1 2020-2021 Issue 2

25 “Our society will improve if architects exercise more influence over the cities in which they live.” – Carl Elefante, FAIA, AIA President 2018 Real projects start with the industry standard Photography ©Jeffrey Jacobs Before they broke ground, HBG Design ensured the Guest House at Graceland™ Resort was protected with AIA contracts. AIA Contract Documents used: B103-Owner/Architect Agreement for a Complex Project, C401-Architect/Consultant Agreement, E201-Digital Data Protocol Exhibit, plus associated administrative G-forms. Learn more at aiacontracts.org/aiachapter C M Y CM MY CY CMY K CD_Guest House at Graceland_B103_half-hor_ART.pdf 1 8/16/18 11:23 AM issues. Introduce yourself to a candidate and ask how you can help shape their position on a local issue. 4. Support a candidate Spend some time identifying state- level candidates who are running for office. Help them raise funds by hosting a fundraiser or making a personal contribution. With modern campaign funds, no matter where you live, you can lend your support to candidates across the country. 5. Build the candidate pipeline Identify emerging leaders in your local community, school board, or firm and encourage them to run for elected office. About the Blueprint for Better campaign All over the country, architects are working with civic leaders to address the critical issues affecting our cities. This year, AIA is shining a light on some of these important partnerships through the Blueprint for Better campaign. This campaign seeks to position architects as thought and action leaders who work to enact positive change in our cities, towns, and neighborhoods. As part of this campaign, AIA and its members are organizing conversations with civic leaders, participating in thought-leadership conferences, and encouraging architects to tell their stories through the AIA Film Challenge. b Learn more at blueprintforbetter.org .