Higher Education
Promoting excellence in higher education for the growth and future of architecture and the profession
Educating the next generation of architects is critical to the AIA's vision to drive positive change through the power of design. As part of the AIA Workforce team, Higher Education staff work to support education, research, equity, diversity, and inclusion, including an urgent focus on climate action through research and education.
Career and the profession
Intersections Symposium
An annual series of sessions at AIA Conference highlighting the best peer-reviewed research and presented in an interactive, moderated panel format.
Career and the profession
Henry Adams Medal Program
The Henry Adams Medal is awarded to the graduate who displays "...general excellence through their academic career" at NAAB accredited architecture programs.
How To
Partners in Education and Research
The AIA partners with several organizations on various initiatives within Higher Education.
ArchiPrep®
How you prepare matters and AIA has developed a great resource to help you get ready for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®). Introducing ArchiPrep, AIA's premier ARE prep resource designed to help emerging professionals get licensed faster. ArchiPrep helps relieve the stress of studying for the ARE by offering testing candidates a road map to success. Take ArchiPrep with you wherever you go, using it on your computer, phone, or tablet. Are you ready for the next step in your career? Let ArchiPrep lead the way.
Career and the profession
Scholarships
Learn about the scholarships and other support the AIA offers to help students and future architects with tuition and ARE costs.
Conference
2021 AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference: Communities
virtual event
2021 AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference: COMMUNITIES
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