Career and the profession
Looking inward and outward, architects make strides toward more significant inclusion in the field
AIA brought together architects and allied professionals to discuss what is changing and what yet needs to change to support a more equitable, diverse, inclusive workforce in a year-long event series.
2020 AIA Awards - Architecture
The 2020 Architecture program celebrates the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type. These stunning projects show the world the range of outstanding work architects create and highlight the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
Report
AIA Compensation Report
The AIA Compensation Report offers salary data and analysis for a comprehensive variety of architecture firm positions.
AIA Small Firm Compensation Report
The first-ever AIA Small Firm Compensation Report is dedicated to the unique needs and structure of small architecture firms.
2020 AIA Awards - Regional & Urban Design
Recognizing the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development. The best planning accounts for the entire built environment, local culture, and available resources—modeling architecture’s promise and true value to communities.
Resilience
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program:
AIA and its architect volunteers assist communities following disasters. Updates regarding AIA’s activities in disaster areas, member efforts, recovery resources and volunteer opportunities are provided below.
Where we stand: climate action
AIA asserts that architects play a vital role in combating climate change. We accept these challenges. We call on policymakers to join with us in this effort, and we uphold the following principles.
2020
Architecture Firm Award
Architecture Research Office
With architecture that is simultaneously humanistic and analytical, Architecture Research Office (ARO) has, over 25 years, crafted a reputation for imaginative work that emerges from the firm’s relentless exploration.
2020
Gold Medal
Marlon Blackwell, FAIA
Blackwell’s work emerges from a deep understanding of site, landscape, art, and craft.
Design for Aging Review Awards, 15th Edition
View the 2019 Design for Aging Review projects.
Design specialty
Top 10 Instagram posts of 2019
These were AIA's most-liked images in 2019, featuring design excellence across countries and project types.
Firm management
Three firm leaders describe how to survive an economic downturn
What can architects do to prepare for financially turbulent times?