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AIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA, to retire in December 2021 News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than a decade successfully leading The American Institute of Architects (AIA), EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA, today announced he will retire at the end of 2021. Robert Ivy, FAIA "Robert's leadership and vision have been instrumental in successfully moving the organization forward through challenging times, realigning its values with today's membership, and positioning the organization to address so...

Pregnant women agonize over whether to get coronavirus vaccine Frances Stead Sellers Replay Video For the first eight months of her pregnancy, Yadira Rivas, a nurse coordinator at Neighborhood Health of Virginia, relied on masks and gloves to protect her from the coronavirus that is rampant among her patients. Recently, she’s been considering another option — getting vaccinated. But after consulting with her obstetrician, Rivas decided to wait to get a shot until after her baby is born. “One thing that the provider did mention is that it is worse to have the covi...

January 1, 2021 For the first eight months of her pregnancy, Yadira Rivas, a nurse coordinator at Neighborhood Health of Virginia, relied on masks and gloves to protect her from the coronavirus that is rampant among her patients. Recently, she’s been considering another option – getting vaccinated. But after consulting with her obstetrician, Rivas decided to wait to get a shot until after her baby is born. “One thing that the provider did mention is that it is worse to have the covid than to have the vaccine,” she said. But with no safety data available for pregnant women, Rivas think...

(BPT) - These days, many homeowners are finding themselves spending more time working from home. Whether making calls, answering emails or closing deals, homeowners are searching for comfortable areas to get the job done — and recharge throughout the day. And when it comes to designing these spaces, professionals agree: get creative with natural materials, like cypress. Tuck it Away Photo courtesy Jack Gardner Photography Working from home may sound like a dream to some, but for others, distractions abound. That’s why it’s important to find a quiet space with some privacy. If t...

AIA bans design of execution facilities and solitary confinement spaces The American Institute of Architects has banned members from designing spaces for the US justice system used for execution, torture or confinement of imprisoned people, as part of a commitment to "dismantle racial injustice". The new code of ethics forbids AIA members from designing any places for torture or execution. The ban also includes spaces intended for detaining people for longer than 22 hours a day with no meaningful human contact for more than 15 consecutive days. Torture and confinement against public welfare "...