As I mentioned before in a previous email (Mar. 11th), I am an architect who lived overseas in the 80's, where of course, metrics was the norm.
To me, every single day that metrics is not the US standard is another day we lose competitiveness and we are doing a disservice to the young people who continue to learn as their first language... english measure... Right now, English is the world language, the US dollar (for a little while longer) is the world's currency and SI is the world's measurement tool..... To me, to get metrics totally accepted you have to get industry and political buy in. Who knows if any of the current Presidential candidates have had much exposure or interest in furthering the conversion? (maybe Obama because of where he has lived outside the country) I'm not trying to promote one candidate over another, just trying to point out that, ....why isn't the US complete conversion to metrics one of the discussion issues for the current election cycle, especially the economic benefits of conversion.... So, what I am trying to do... 1. Trying to resurrect the American Institute of Architects (AIA) support of SI 2. Trying to build bridges (excuse the pun) with related "building" professional groups .... NSPE and AGC 3. Trying to get my federally elected officials to be aware of the benefits of total conversion (I live in MA) So, what I am suggesting and hoping.... 1. Suggesting we set as a goal of 10 years to complete conversion to SI 2. Hoping any "building" professional and / or MA residents would be interested in helping me on items 1-3 above. 3. Hoping this email generates discussion Ernie Edwards, AIA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
