COP29: AIA attends the 2024 U.N. Climate Change Conference
November 1, 2024
AIA is sending an official delegation to COP29 to raise awareness for the building sector, connect with decision-makers and partner organizations, and advocate…
Climate action
Hazard and Climate Risk: A user’s guide and form for acknowledging risk
December 1, 2021
Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Climate action
Understanding resilience
December 12, 2023
This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…
Climate action
Climate Action Playbook
November 29, 2023
The Climate Action Playbook is a resource for building an architectural practice that embraces climate change mitigation and adaptation. Accelerate your firm's…
Best Practices
Essential Tool to Navigate Business Risks in AEC
April 7, 2025
Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks effectively.
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
November 12, 2024
New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.
Climate action
ROI: The economic case for resilient design
November 30, 2023
The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The balance sheet & KPI
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
An understanding of the basics of accounting for architecture firms—including industry…
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The income statement & KPIs
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
Learn the basics of accounting for architecture firms relating to the Income Statement, or…
Sustainability
AIA 2030 Commitment By the Numbers
September 24, 2024
The AIA 2030 Commitment program offers architects and firms a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future. Access…
Sustainability
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
December 4, 2023
Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis. This guide explores how to design…
Best Practices
ROI of High-Performance Design
June 11, 2021
Buildings designed with high-performance elements reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve the health and well-being of occupants. Maximize your…
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…
Business Intelligence
Firm specification challenges & areas for improvement
August 31, 2023
Author: Deltek
Explore architecture and engineering firm specification strategies—leveraging technology and practical approaches —to empower staff to address…
Business Intelligence
Global Practice Primer
November 30, 2023
Developed by the AIA Global Practice Committee, the AIA Global Practice Primer is a culmination of decades of international experience and work designed to…
Business Intelligence
The AIA Code of Ethics & ethical practice
November 29, 2023
Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition
AIA members lead the way in maintaining the highest standards of…
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
Report Reveals Trends in Architecture Specifications
February 8, 2024
Author: Deltek
The Architect’s Journey to Specification, a comprehensive study published by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), delves into the evolving…
Business Intelligence
Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
