DFRR is reaching out to local architects who may have lost the use of their offices and those who may have space to share. If you have lost access to your work space or have a few desks to offer, please contact us at dfrr@aiany.org.
Additionally, AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, and the American Institute of
Architects issued the following statement with regard to the
assessment and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s impact:
To the many communities in Hurricane Sandy's path, members of the AIA
and the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee send our hopes for
their safety. The AIA will work closely with our colleagues, as we have
following other severe weather events, to assist local communities in
their recovery efforts.
Through our network of chapters, we are beginning to assess the damage
to communities in the Northeast region. Now that the storm is passing,
we will formulate plans to assist architects there in evaluating the
building damage caused by the storm and map a path to recovery.
Meanwhile, experienced disaster responders with the AIA have resources
to help prepare architects for this important role. Visit our web page
to get an overview of the AIA Disaster Response Program:
http://www.aia.org/disasterresponse.
A commitment to public service is a core value of our profession. We
intend to live up to that value in the hours and days ahead as we
prepare to assist the communities hit by Hurricane Sandy.”
Anyone wishing to donate to the recovery effort should consider making a
contribution to our partners, Architecture for Humanity
www.architectureforhumanity.org.
The AIA and Architecture for Humanity have a strategic partnership to
coordinate advocacy, education, and training that helps architects make
effective contributions to communities preparing for, responding to, and
rebuilding after disaster.
About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have
worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable,
healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members
adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the
highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their
responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government
leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing
issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment