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The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

1. Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

2. Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms.

3. Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (less than 10 employees), which equates to 14,459 small firms within the organization.

~26.8% = sole practitioners = 5,173

~33.5% = 1-5 employees = 6,459

~14.7% = 5-10 employees = 2,827

For context, small firms share of staff is 16.0% and share of billings is 12.0%

We need to find ways to leverage that size for collaboration and influence, just like the individual large firms do.

   

  

Zero Code, a renewable grid, and getting to an emissions-free building sector: we're counting on CA

  • 1.  Zero Code, a renewable grid, and getting to an emissions-free building sector: we're counting on CA

    Posted 11-11-2019 05:05 PM

    "If enacted, a Zero Code would essentially mandate emissions-free new buildings almost immediately." ....

     "The question for all of us isn't if we will transition into a cleaner future, but when, and how quickly. The time is now." ....

     "If you live in California, especially, write or call Governor Newsom, urging him to support a renewable grid, a Zero Code, an emissions-free building sector immediately."

    (Even if you don't live in California, let him know that right now, the nation is depending on leadership from states and cities who know that being responsive to climage change now is the only way to a positive future.)

    https://commonedge.org/dear-governor-newsom-be-a-climate-hero-adopt-the-zer…

    #climateaction #leadership 



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    Kira Gould
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    Kira Gould CONNECT
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