Business
AIA recognizes the vital role that architecture firms play in the built environment and the broader economy.
Why we care
AIA creates a more supportive environment for architects, particularly large and small firms, and ensure that the built environment is sustainable, resilient and reflective of community needs.
Tax Policy: Smart federal tax policies are needed to catalyze growth and address critical economic realities unique to our industry. AIA supports tax policies that support our firms, small businesses, professionals, emerging professionals, and students while also spurring equitable and environmentally conscious development.
Design Policy: AIA stands firmly against any federal mandate on architectural design style. As the General Services Administration's Design Excellence Program exemplifies, the federal government should continue a style-neutral approach focusing on community-centered decision-making, demonstrated architectural skill, and public input for community-based federal building projects.
Economy: Architecture firms lead a $1 trillion building construction industry in the United States, promoting commerce, job growth, and consumer confidence. Advocacy works to ensure that federal policy formation and funding meets the economic needs of our membership.
Technology: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) advocates for policies that protect the intellectual property (IP) rights of architects, ensuring that their creative works are safeguarded, and address the emerging challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
Recent Business Advocacy
- AIA comments on Presidential Memo: Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture to show our support for design freedom (March 20, 2025) Read the letter