Experience the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design
Located in Washington, D.C.—steps from the White House and National Mall—the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design™ is a living model of sustainable innovation, historic preservation, and future-focused design. AIA’s pioneering net-zero headquarters building anchors a campus that includes The Octagon Museum, an outdoor courtyard, the AIA Design Shop, and Grace Street Coffee Roasters.
Fully electric, net-zero retrofit
AIA's newly renovated building is one of the first fully decarbonized major renovations in the U.S. This adaptive reuse project showcases a cost-effective, scalable, replicable approach to decarbonization.
Features include:
LEED® & WELL™ certifications
As a living expression of AIA's mission and values, the new global campus embodies sustainability, wellness, and innovation—and is on course to attain LEED Platinum and a WELL Building Standard certifications.
Design strategies include:
- High-efficiency systems, renewable energy solutions, waste reduction, daylighting techniques, and enhanced air quality measures
- Biophilic elements, interior plantings, natural materials, and ample dappled daylight
- Ergonomic furniture and flexible spaces to support diverse working/meeting styles
- Wellness rooms, bike parking, quiet focus areas, and shower facilities to create a welcoming, supportive environment for all
A campus for the community
From curated events and programs to learning and co-working spaces, every corner of the campus offers opportunities to immerse yourself in architecture and design.
Visitor experiences include:
- Exhibits, lectures, and special events in the gallery
- Modern specialty coffee in our café, hosted by Grace Street Coffee Roasters
- A walking tour with augmented reality (AR) features
- Native gardens and a heritage willow oak in the courtyard
- AIA Design Shop with gifts that celebrate architecture and design
Discover your inner architect
The building showcases the profound impact of architecture and design on our communities, society, and the world. We invite everyone to experience the transformative power of design firsthand including:
- Students
- Design enthusiasts
- The public
- AIA members
- The AEC community
Meet the project team
Main design team
Project executive: Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, Former Architect of the Capitol
Architecture and interiors: EHDD
On-site architect: Hartman-Cox Architects
General contractor: Turner Construction Company
Landscape architect: Hood Design Studio
Decarbonization expert and MEP: Point Energy Innovations
MEP: Affiliated Engineers
Client representative: Cresa
Civil engineer: Sherwood Design Engineers
Structural engineer (building) and fire code: Holmes Structures
Lighting/AV/acoustics/security/IT: ARUP
Special consultants
Façade structure engineer: RDH Building Science Inc.
Fall protection: LJB Engineering
Exterior plaza structural engineer: Tipping Structural Engineers
Geotech and hazmat: ECS Capitol Services
Food service design: Ricca Design Studios
Fire code consultant: Holmes Fire
Signage: GraphicUser
Animation: LightFiction
Elevator: Van Deusen & Associates
Environmental design consultants: Atelier Ten
LEED/WELL certification: AR Green Consulting
Commissioning agent: Baumann Consulting
Change management consultant: The Clearing
Permit expediter: Interagency
Arborist: Wetland Studies and Solutions
Basis of design lighting: Clanton & Associates
Basis of design lighting: Cumming Group
Spec writer: Specifications West
Planning: Quinn Evans
Workplace planning: Perkins&Will
Zoning: Goulston & Storrs
Real estate: Clear Real Estate Services
Legal: Goldberg & Banks
Building committee
Kimberly Dowdell AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Peter Exley, FAIA
Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC
Dan Hart, FAIA, PE
Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA
Marsha Maytum, FAIA
Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA
Product donors
Armstrong World Industries
Fireclay Tile
Garden on the Wall
Interface, Inc.
Kohler Company
LightFiction
Mortensen Woodwork Inc.
Rulon International