Resilience
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program
Learn how you can support communities being affected by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.
Volunteer at AIA: Get involved
Are you looking to develop your leadership skills? Expand your network? Be a mentor to up and coming leaders? AIA offers various volunteer opportunities to support your growth and development.
Apply nowCareer and the profession
Why volunteer at AIA? Two longtime volunteers break down the benefits
As 2023 fast approaches, AIA is looking for committed members to take advantage of myriad volunteer opportunities that will help participants develop strong leadership skills, expand their network, and ultimately advance the goals of the architecture profession.
Career and the profession
AIA 2023 President Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, on mentorship, sustainability, and more
Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, will be sworn-in as AIA's 99th President in 2023. In the second part of a two-part interview with Grandstaff-Rice, we speak with her about her mentors, advice for young architects, why sustainability is crucial in the profession, and much more. Read the first part here.
Firm management
Clients more likely to invest in environmental performance if benefits can be demonstrated
Between the trend lines with AIA's chief economist.
Anna Wu, FAIA
Wu is the associate vice chancellor for facilities services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously served as university architect and assistant vice chancellor for facilities operations, planning, and design where she was responsible for the planning, design, maintenance, and operations of the university’s academic buildings, research facilities, residence halls, grounds, and landscapes. Wu was elected to the College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects in 2009. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University.
Career and the profession
A look at AIA’s legislative victories in 2022
One of AIA's key goals is to continue to be an effective voice for the profession on Capitol Hill. In 2022, AIA member testimony and an active presence in congressional offices moved the needle on issues critical to the profession.
Design and health
Healthcare Design Awards
This awards program showcases the best in healthcare building design, healthcare planning and healthcare design-oriented research.