Career and the profession

Next to Lead: A leadership pathway for ethnically diverse women

Next to Lead will provide leadership and experiential education, mentoring, and experiences for ethnically diverse women AIA members.

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Women's Leadership Summit Virtual Series

This virtual series for women in architecture is designed to help you advance in your career. Check out the webinars for 2020.

2021 AIA Young Architect Awards

The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.

Career and the profession

Pioneering Architects: Ethel Bailey Furman

The first Black woman to practice architecture in Virginia, Ethel Bailey Furman designed more than 200 buildings.

Next to Lead

Apply for Next to Lead, a new pilot program that creates leadership opportunities within AIA for ethnically diverse women.

Career and the profession

A year of challenge, and opportunity, driving change for women architects

Five leaders from Women in Architecture Silicon Valley— hosting next year’s Women’s Leadership Summit—share their perspectives on industry challenges women face.

COVID-19 resources for architects

As we navigate this unprecedented crisis in our global community, AIA is committed to equipping our members with the information they need to help navigate these uncertain times. This page is intended provide guidelines, policies, and tools for our members and will be updated frequently as new resources are made available.

Blueprint for Better Campaign 2021

Learn more about how we’re getting the word out about the powerful social impact of architects and how you can become involved