Now more than ever, architects are called to design high-performance buildings. This renewable energy starter guide provides architects with the tools to meet…
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…
Best Practices
Essential Tool to Navigate Business Risks in AEC
April 7, 2025
Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks effectively.
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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…
Energy
New federal boosts to energy codes aim to accelerate climate progress
February 15, 2024
By Patrick Sisson
Architects and AEC experts are hopeful that more funding will make it easier for states and cities to implement clean energy codes.
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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…
Energy
AIA-CLF Embodied Carbon Toolkit for Architects
November 29, 2023
Explore a three-part resource designed to empower and provide architects and designers with the necessary steps to take to reduce embodied carbon in their…
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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
Design specialty
Five tips for meeting the AIA 2030 Commitment
February 5, 2020
Author: Keith Hempel, AIA, Principal Director of Workplace at LPA Design Studios
Finding creative ways to reduce predicted energy use across a spectrum of…
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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…
