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…
Business Intelligence
What is the architect’s obligation to design to budget?
March 4, 2019
Updated: April 15, 2019
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
Architects are often asked: “How will you manage the design process so the cost is within the client…
EDI
AIA's HQ Renewal Internship
November 4, 2024
Started in the summer of 2021, AIA’s HQ Renewal Internship program highlights the importance of agency in the built environment and empowers future architects.
Energy
Decarbonization & the AIA 2030 Commitment: AIA HQ Approach
November 18, 2021
The goal of the AIA headquarters renewal is to create an energy-efficient, carbo-neutral building that meets the targets of the AIA 2030 Commitment and fosters…
Business Intelligence
Commentary on climate change mitigation
November 30, 2023
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The built environment accounts for the majority of human-caused carbon emissions globally, making…
Business Intelligence
The Habits of High-Performance Firms
November 29, 2023
Explore lessons from frequent winners of the AIA COTE Top Ten Awards, including firm traits on design innovation, sustainability, decarbonization, energy…
Explore a progress report on the Sustainability Leadership Opportunity Scan. Access data and insights on how AIA is driving leadership opportunities and…
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…
Higher Education
May 1, 2024
Promoting excellence in higher education for the growth and future of architecture and the profession
Business Intelligence
Consensus Construction Forecast
January 16, 2026
See what’s ahead for the construction industry with this twice-a-year survey of the nation’s leading construction economists who forecast business conditions…
Career and the profession
Architects across Canada & the United States to gather in June to empower profession
May 30, 2025
The first week of June 2025 unites the North American design community as AIA and RAIC host back-to-back national conferences in Boston and Montréal—celebrating…
Resources for navigating economic uncertainty
April 29, 2025
AIA and its 200 chapters are here to support you during the current economic uncertainties with curated tools, resources, and connections designed to help you…
Business Intelligence
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
September 22, 2025
The AIA Compensation & Benefits Report 2025 is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
October 30, 2025
Access the latest AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report, tracking the progress that signatory firms are making in specifying healthier materials across…
Business Intelligence
AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report
February 10, 2026
Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits at small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits…
Best Practices
AIA Best Practices
February 18, 2026
Explore experience-based insights and expert advice across a range of business acumen and firm management topics in architecture and design.
Best Practices
The Safety Assessment Program
February 20, 2026
The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assess homes, buildings, and…
Business Intelligence
Recommendations from AIA's Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
Explore the 11 priority recommendations to strengthen and expand AIA's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every practice.
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…
Sustainability
Guide to Building Reuse for Climate Action
April 5, 2024
Learn how to make smart climate action decisions at the least cost in this architect's guide on the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
