The Design-Build (DB) Knowledge Community is the recognized voice for the advancement of best practices related to the architect's role in the design-build process.

Our Goals

• Assist members in understanding the viability of DB project delivery method in their practices, through generation and dissemination of knowledge, studies of case examples and provide timely practice tools.
• Provide leadership in promotion of various services offered by designers including design-led DB method with collateral organizations.

Our Vision

The Design-Build Knowledge Community promotes the importance of architects as leaders in delivering design-build services in the following ways:

• Sharing knowledge regarding design-build and integration of such knowledge into practice
• Promoting a culture for the exchange of information regarding design-build and other project delivery methods
• Creating worthwhile relationships with other architects and those outside the profession
• Being a resource for colleges and academia
• Seeking to understand the views of those both within and external to the profession
• Recognizing AIA National as a resource for information.

Our Mission

The Design-Build Knowledge Community supports the sharing of knowledge with AIA members, allied professions, academia, and owners regarding the design-build project delivery method.