Local governments need trusted partners who can support disaster response and recovery efforts. Architects are one of those partners—helping civic leaders and...
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Gold Medal
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Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Get certified as a building evaluator through the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP) and help communities recover faster after disasters.
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Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
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Recognizes architects, public officials, and others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.
Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.
AIA & state continuing education requirements
Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Government Affairs & Public Policy
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EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action
June 1, 2026
As hurricane season begins, policymakers have both the responsibility and the opportunity to engage architects trained in disaster assistance
Career and the profession
4 Lessons from San Diego’s built environment
May 29, 2026
Local AIA leaders share observations about their city’s design and what architects can learn from it ahead of AIA26.
Materials
The right way to specify architecturally exposed structural steel
May 28, 2026
The most expensive mistakes don’t happen in a project’s detailing; they happen during specification. AIA partner AISC explores what architects should know.
