AIA Mission
The AIA is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society.
Where architects standFirm management
Practice considerations: Manage your architecture firm’s risk during COVID-19
This article is intended to be a resource for Architects and Architecture firms in developing a firm-specific response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured Call for proposals
COVID-19 project database form
Online
Complete the online form detailing a COVID-19 project—or a collaborative initiative addressing the pandemic—either being planned, in progress, or completed. Include the project's location, type of construction and available images.
2020 AIA Annual Meeting
The AIA 2020 annual meeting will be called to order at 1pm (ET) on September 1, 2020, and will be conducted by electronic communication (virtually). Find everything delegates will need to participate in the 2020 AIA annual meeting, plus information on accreditation, voting, and candidate speeches.
Career and the profession
Daniel S. Hart elected 2021 First Vice President/2022 President-elect
Three new leaders were elected for AIA's national offices.
Social impact
Intercultural Competence
As architecture becomes more diverse, bias and intercultural competence—the ability to function effectively across cultures—have more impact.
Policy Platform 2020
American architecture stands as a testament to our unique place in the world. Our architects work at the leading edge of a $1T construction industry that promotes commerce and drives consumer confidence. Architects have always dared to reach higher and set new standards. Our next architectural achievements will be measured by how well they respond to a post-pandemic world, eradicate inequity, fuel economic recovery, eliminate carbon emissions, and nurture individual and community health.
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.
Reopening America: Strategies for safer buildings
Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Buildings
Future forward
Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, the AIA is taking steps to do more to advance racial justice and equality in our organization, in our profession, and in our communities.
Commemorating 50 years
Honoring 50 years of Whitney M. Young Jr's 1968 AIA Convention speech
How To
Alternative Care Sites preparedness
This checklist helps identify appropriate Alternative Care Sites for patients during the COVID-19 epidemic.