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by Jim Buchta

While the recession is fading and the housing market is recovering, many architecture firms are still caught in a mighty struggle.

A national survey shows billings have plummeted at an unprecedented rate, firms are smaller and companies have had to venture into new corners of the industry to try to rebuild their business.

"I don't think anyone has ever experienced anything of this magnitude," said Steve Fiskum, who was the 2011 president of the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

O.C. Regster

New homes and buildings exemplify how sustainable architecture is thriving in O.C 

By LISA LIDDANE / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Facebook hired Frank Gehry to design its new building. Why? Why has Frank Gehry has expressed doubts about the value of LEED certification? 

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While it still hasn’t quite made it back to its break even point, the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased to a score of 48.7 in July.

Since Prince Charles isn't likely to become King, he's been hard at work through his Foundation for the Built Environment to further sustainable development and green building.

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