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What is the main focus of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)?

Advocating for fair housing policies
Designing houses of worship
Advancing public policies that seek the greater good (correct)
Creating energy-saving buildings

What percentage of the economy does the built environment sector account for?

8 percent
6 percent (correct)
2 percent
4 percent

What is the AIA's stance on human and civil rights?

They only advocate for fair housing policies
They do not have a stance on human and civil rights
They advocate for universal respect for human dignity and the unbiased treatment of all persons (correct)
They only advocate for accessibility to the built environment for all

What is the AIA's legislative goal for the 115th Congress?

To advance public policies that seek the greater good (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the AIA's stance on access to good design?

It is a fundamental right (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does AIA stand for?

American Institute of Architects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What types of buildings are considered to be the bedrock of our communities according to the text?

Schools, hospitals, libraries, police and fire stations, parks and government buildings (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does AIA advocate for policies that lead to energy efficient, carbon neutral buildings?

To protect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of resilient and adaptable buildings according to the text?

To provide a community's first line of defense against disasters and changing conditions of life and property (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does AIA advocate for to help small firms thrive?

Federal policies that help small firms thrive (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does AIA advocate for policies that provide better access and financing for young people to enter and remain in the profession of architecture?

To provide better access and financing for young people to enter and remain in the profession of architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of AIA's values-based advocacy?

To create a better, stronger, and more equitable and sustainable society (B) Signup and view all the answers

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