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Ann Harris
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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Eric noted that architects are designing residences for ONLY 3% of the market. 

That is the problem. 

In our area, one cannot do ANY plumbing without employing licensed plumbers - regardless of how small. 

Municipalities reinforce that. FHA reinforces that. 

NO residence, no structure of any sort, regardless of size, should be done without employing licensed architects. 

If it needs a permit, it needs a stamp. 

Fix that and all of the rest resolves itself. Supply and demand laws of economics work when allowed to. (Speaking of which, tomorrow is voting day - and we cannot repeal the laws of economics even if it sounds alluring - vote to fix this economy. 

Thanks.

John

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John Hrivnak AIA
Principal
Hrivnak Associates, Ltd.
Saint Charles IL
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thanks John,  You obviously Get It.

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Rand Soellner AIA
Architect/Owner/Principal
Home Architects
Cashiers NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-05-2012 18:29
From: John Hrivnak
Subject: Limited Availability: Free Webinar by AIA Contract Documents for Small Firms

Eric noted that architects are designing residences for ONLY 3% of the market. 

That is the problem. 

In our area, one cannot do ANY plumbing without employing licensed plumbers - regardless of how small. 

Municipalities reinforce that. FHA reinforces that. 

NO residence, no structure of any sort, regardless of size, should be done without employing licensed architects. 

If it needs a permit, it needs a stamp. 

Fix that and all of the rest resolves itself. Supply and demand laws of economics work when allowed to. (Speaking of which, tomorrow is voting day - and we cannot repeal the laws of economics even if it sounds alluring - vote to fix this economy. 

Thanks.

John

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John Hrivnak AIA
Principal
Hrivnak Associates, Ltd.
Saint Charles IL
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