Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
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Essential Tool to Navigate Business Risks in AEC
April 7, 2025
Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks effectively.
Business Intelligence
AI in practice: Strategic insights from The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 10, 2025
Author: Deltek
Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.
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Architecture as a value proposition
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Barry Lynch, AIA, CFM
Chapter 6.02
When selling your services to a potential client, it is important to sell the value of good architecture rather…
Building science and technology
Resilience Building Coalition
December 4, 2023
Preparing to Thrive reviews work by the Resilience Building Coalition putting the Statement into action. It outlines a series of concrete steps Coalition…
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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…
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Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
November 28, 2023
Energy modeling early and often is the best way to improve building performance. The Architect’s Guide to Building Performance helps architects better integrate…
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Architect's Role in Creating Equitable Communities
November 28, 2023
This resource shares tools and strategies architects can use in practices to bring about just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they…
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Assembly-based design advantages for better project delivery
November 29, 2023
Author: Deltek
Explore the three key advantages to assembly-based design—offering project team members a better line of sight into design intent and the…
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Creating equitable communities: Construction administration
November 29, 2023
Upholding community principles through construction helps to ensure the community gets direct economic and workforce development benefits from the project.
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ROI: Healthier, more productive occupants
November 28, 2023
Our indoor environments have a direct impact on our health and wellness. High-performance design elements, such as air quality, thermal comfort, and daylighting…
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Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Business Intelligence
Economic & industry resources
November 28, 2023
Explore economic and industry resources on the built environment and beyond. Compare architecture industry trends from a number of primary data sources for…
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Five tips to power project collaboration
December 9, 2021
Author: Deltek
Collaboration is key to every construction project. Explore five tips to improve collaboration on a construction project team—architect, engineer…
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Four ways architects can fight climate change
November 29, 2023
Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…
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Good vs. bad specs—why architects should care about the difference
July 10, 2019
Author: Deltek + Avitru
Bad, undetailed design specifications can lead to lost time and increased confusion while jeopardizing your design vision. AIA partner…
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Harassment Prevention Resources
November 28, 2023
Explore resources to identify, respond, and prevent all forms of harassment in the workplace.
Design and health
Inclusive restrooms & locker rooms in K-12 schools
June 11, 2024
Contributed by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA
AIA Best Practices
Inclusive restroom & locker rooms offer a more human and…
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Managing quality in the design development phase
December 6, 2023
Contributed by Michael J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the…
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Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
