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A regenerative college campus from the ground up

June 16, 2025

Des Moines University embarked on an ambitious campus relocation project that does more with less.

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A regenerative college campus from the ground up

June 16, 2025

Des Moines University embarked on an ambitious campus relocation project that does more with less.

Social impact

Pete Buttigieg calls on architects to lead at a "delicate time" for America

June 9, 2025

At AIA25, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined AIA President Evelyn Lee for a conversation on the vital local role architects play in rebuilding...

Resilience

The future is now: Designing for climate, risk, and resilience at AIA25

June 6, 2025

Presenters at AIA25 in Boston drew from the Resilient Design Toolkit to explore future-ready strategies from the earliest design phase.

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Business Intelligence

At AIA25, Allie K. Miller inspires architects to lead in the AI age

June 5, 2025

AI expert Allie K. Miller shared how architects can amplify creativity, boost productivity, and shape a more agile, human-centered future with AI.

Design and health

Deaf education design in the spotlight at AIA25

June 5, 2025

The chairman of World Deaf Architecture explores questions about inclusive and equitable design at AIA's 2025 Conference on Architecture & Design.

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Business Intelligence

Higher insurance costs are increasingly shaping building design

May 27, 2025

Easier-to-insure designs are gaining a foothold among developers and architects.

Resilience

Designing for disaster: How architects are building a resilient future

May 23, 2025

Three case studies exemplify a holistic approach to resilient design.

Business Intelligence

Architects are navigating tariff pressures in an uncertain market

May 19, 2025

The uncertainty caused by tariffs, as much as the increased costs, may spur significant redesigns for architects.

Career and the profession

Architects can strengthen their communities through strategic volunteering

May 12, 2025

Architects are uniquely equipped to support and lead community volunteerism, writes Rex Cabaniss, AIA.

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Career and the profession

Building philanthropy into your firm's plan for growth

May 12, 2025

Cushing Terrell principal Shannon Christensen, FAIA, tells us about her firm's strategy of doing well by doing good.

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Pete Buttigieg calls on architects to lead at a "delicate time" for America

June 9, 2025

At AIA25, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined AIA President Evelyn Lee for a conversation on the vital local role architects play in rebuilding trust and community.

At AIA25, Allie K. Miller inspires architects to lead in the AI age

June 5, 2025

AI expert Allie K. Miller shared how architects can amplify creativity, boost productivity, and shape a more agile, human-centered future with AI.

Deaf education design in the spotlight at AIA25

June 5, 2025

The chairman of World Deaf Architecture explores questions about inclusive and equitable design at AIA's 2025 Conference on Architecture & Design.

The future is now: Designing for climate, risk, and resilience at AIA25

June 6, 2025

Presenters at AIA25 in Boston drew from the Resilient Design Toolkit to explore future-ready strategies from the earliest design phase.

A regenerative college campus from the ground up

June 16, 2025

Des Moines University embarked on an ambitious campus relocation project that does more with less.

Low-carbon concrete solutions are showing high potential

May 5, 2025

Concrete, one of the most-used resources on the planet, is in the process of becoming more sustainable.

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Featured

The competitive edge of creating firm workplaces for neurodivergent thinkers

March 24, 2025

Embracing neuroinclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic necessity.

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Business Intelligence

ABI May 2025: Despite persistent softness, fewer firms report declining billings

June 18, 2025

Architecture firms target an average chargeability/utilization rate of 77.5% for their design staff.

Career and the profession

Dami Lee encouraged architects to harness the power of storytelling at AIA25

June 16, 2025

The architect and YouTube creator demonstrated the value of narrative and emotional connection.

Resilience

What you need to know about hazard-informed design

April 21, 2025

Assessing climate risks prior to construction is becoming the industry norm.

Building science and technology

Architects are excited about the potential of AI, but concerns abound

March 3, 2025

A new AIA research study reveals that architects are evenly split in their enthusiasm and wariness about the new technology.

Building science and technology

Data centers continue to drive growth for architects

April 7, 2025

AI and cloud computing are increasing demand for data centers—and the architects who design them.

Affordable housing

Making homes attainable: How architects can help

August 9, 2024

The U.S. has long had a shortage of affordable housing. How can architects help in the collective effort to make housing attainable to more people?

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Resilience

Home is where the resiliency is

August 3, 2024

Empowering communities to thrive in a warming world.

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