AIA's Robert Ivy issues guidance for architecture firms coping with COVID-19 fall out

Robert Ivy, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has penned a letter to AIA members offering advice and resources for how firms and individuals can navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 

The global spread of the novel coronavirus-19 strain has swiftly disrupted the work of the architecture and construction industries over the last few days as cities across the country (and the world) have enacted restrictions on travel and as many businesses and universities have transitioned to temporary remote work situations. 

Ivy's message, which touches on what firms can do, plans for rescheduling the recently cancelled AIA Conference, and other topics, is published in full below. 

Dear AIA community,

We are living in a challenging time. As we awaken each new day of this unfolding public health emergency, our perspective changes, sometimes radically. Despite all of our professional knowledge and technical mastery, the COVID-19 crisis...