Washington, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the following statement from Carl Elefante, AIA president, on the omnibus spending bill for FY 2018. The bill maintains and increases funding for Department of Housing and Urban Development programs (HUD), along with increases in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and the Building and Technology Office, a key resource for architects using the latest techniques in sustainable design.
“This legislation includes many elements that are good news for architects and the clients and communities we serve.