Up on Capitol Hill, a coalition of construction industry organizations and corporations is helping keep the U.S. Congress informed on high-performance buildings.
The recession is over ... or maybe not; the House energy committee approves cap-and-trade legislation; and Obama mandates better gas mileage for U.S. automobiles.
The AIA joins Transportation for America's push for a well-designed transportation policy that addresses social, economic, and environmental issues. Also: public entitlements are worse off than expected.