The new order, titled Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture, encourages the use of classical architecture for new Federal buildings. Read the AIA's response.
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020. The first day companies could apply for a small business loan was April 3.
Many professional organizations have spoken out against a draft executive order, first reported by RECORD, that would dictate the style of new or upgraded federal buildings.
RECORD has obtained what appears to be a preliminary draft of an executive order that, if implemented, would profoundly affect the future of federal architecture. The AIA issued a statement in response on Tuesday afternoon.
