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.
Heidrick & Struggles Completes Listening Phase of AIA EVP/CEO Search, Prepares for Market Outreach
AIA, in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles (H&S), has completed the initial listening phase of its executive search for the Institute’s next EVP/Chief...
AIA Strategic Plan
Access the AIA Strategic Plan to empower architects to improve the world. The 2021–2025 Strategic Plan outlines how architects can deliver profound change.
Guide Test
May 18, 2025
Lower expectations
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.
Congressional Fly-Ins
AIA advocates year-round on key policy issues impacting architects and the built environment, far beyond a single day of action.
Building science and technology
5 tactics for sustainable architectural lighting
May 19, 2025
How architects can thoughtfully integrate lighting to enhance a project’s beauty and functionality while also reducing carbon footprint.
Business conditions at architecture firms continues to decline
May 21, 2025
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March. This decline reflects an accelerated decrease in billing…
Healthcare Design Award
Healthcare Design Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Celebrating innovative healthcare projects that solve design, civic, and social challenges with functional, sustainable solutions—from hospitals and clinics to…
Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2025 winners—recognized as the best in contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.
Design for Aging Review Award
Design for Aging Review 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2025 winners, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Education Facility Design Award
Education Facility Design Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the projects that won the Education Facility Design Award 2025, which recognizes the best in today's learning spaces.
Career and the profession
Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…
Climate action
Hazard mitigation design resources
November 30, 2023
Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency. Explore resources to support hazard mitigation and hazard risk reduction for a variety of…
Materials
Healthier Materials Protocol
November 30, 2023
AIA’s Healthier Materials Protocol provides clear, practical methods and tools to help you track and integrate sustainable materials selection in your design…
Architecture Award
The Rockefeller University Stavros Niarchos Foundation - David Rockefeller River Campus
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Rockefeller University Stavros Niarchos Foundation - David Rockefeller River Campus extends and enhances the…
Business Intelligence
Why architects should be wary of indemnification clauses
February 6, 2018
Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…
