Tadao Ando, the self-taught Japanese architect and recipient of the 1995 Pritzker Prize, was a boxer. I am concerned that we are fighting a rear-guard action at best. Rather than fighting these battles for exclusion from regulation, I think we should fight for inclusion in the regulatory process. We are a small, scarcely known organization, but we occupy a unique position in the industry. And we offer an incalculably valuable service to the public.
Nobody likes bureaucracy.
To gain licensure in 50 states would be an immense struggle. I can only imagine the resistance by the AIA, and the regulatory agencies. I believe this is the most important issue that we face as an organization. We are at great risk, but, potentially, have much to gain. Top of page Minnesota I serve as legislative liaison for the Minnesota Society.