You can help emerging professionals via several types of mentor roles, explains Jack Whalen, AIA.
Building science and technology
A look at net-zero carbon progress in embodied carbon & renewable energy projects
November 7, 2024
What net-zero carbon progress has been made in the last year from more than 23,000 projects totaling 3.8 billion GSF? This key climate action program brings...
Firm Management
10 Must-have leadership skills for running a successful architecture firm
February 7, 2025
Five firm leaders from Heaths Bridge, HGA, Ennead Architects, Olson Kundig, and Corgan share their top insights.
Firm Management
6 Black firm owners share their leadership advice
February 12, 2025
Leaders from Self+Tucker, Evoke Studio, and more on what has helped them succeed.
Firm Management
Is your firm hiring? Three things to consider
April 29, 2025
Key insights to help your firm hire now or in the future.
Social impact
How architects are impacting rebuilding efforts in Hawaii
May 27, 2024
Architects have been instrumental in the efforts to rebuild in Maui following 2023 wildfires that caused immense damage on the island.
Climate action
AIA24 to measure sustainability efforts
June 7, 2024
This year, AIA is taking its sustainability efforts one step further at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design®.
Firm Management
How strong collaboration simplified the merger of two small firms
April 4, 2024
Small firm heads Anthony Baker and Terrence O'Neal discuss the story of their merger, the biggest challenges they faced when merging firms, and the future of...
Career and the profession
Return to office: How it started and how it's going
April 11, 2024
In the wake of the pandemic's remote work boom, firms continue to assess next steps for their practice.
Materials
Five ways building materials impact society
August 13, 2024
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by giving careful thought to how they evaluate building products and finishes.
Career and the profession
Protect your profits, enhance firm growth
August 20, 2024
AIA Trust Week 2024 is an opportunity to learn about the complimentary risk management benefits available to you and your firm. Learn how to register and earn...
Firm Management
When should you hire a human resources manager?
September 12, 2024
The decision should be based on more than just your number of employees.
Firm Management
How do your firm’s benefits and pay stack up?
September 29, 2025
Read on for key takeaways from AIA’s 2025 Compensation & Benefits Report.
Firm Management
Why ESG and CSR reports matter—and how your firm can start making them
November 3, 2025
ESG and CSR reports help firms attract clients, employees, and partners. Three firms offer lessons from launching theirs.
Climate action
Our shared journey: AIA engagement at COP30 and the future of climate action
November 10, 2025
Our profession is central to navigating the complexity of a changing climate.
Climate action
Emissions reductions and threats to climate action: AIA at COP30
November 18, 2025
It’s AIA’s fifth year sending a delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference to advocate for global climate action.
Climate action
AIA’s final week at COP30
December 8, 2025
AIA 2025 President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, led AIA’s delegation during COP30’s second week.