Designers are confronting changes in practice and purpose wrought by sweeping technological shifts.
Building science and technology
A materials summer: What’s new and what’s coming for the A&D Materials Pledge
July 15, 2024
Architects and designers are increasingly understanding the vital role materials have in both human and planetary health.
Building science and technology
Who's afraid of artificial intelligence?
July 16, 2024
Not Matthias Hollwich, AIA, principal at HWKN, who is heading full bore into what he believes is a paradigm change.
Resilience
Home is where the resiliency is
August 3, 2024
Empowering communities to thrive in a warming world.
Resilience
How Iowa architects are aiding tornado relief efforts
September 9, 2024
In Iowa, architects help disaster victims get back in their homes faster.
Building science and technology
It's important for architects to help shape building codes. Here's why.
October 18, 2024
We spoke with Dierdre Leclair, AIA, chair of the AIA Codes & Standards Committee, about her role at this week's ICC 2024 Conference Expo.
Resilience
Using SAP training to aid recovery after the Lahaina wildfires
October 24, 2024
Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, on the rewards of aiding in disaster assistance after wildfires in Hawai'i.
Materials
Get to know the newest roof in town: Hybrid roof assemblies
November 13, 2024
AIA partner GAF explores hybrid roofs, which combine various roof materials to help meet efficiency, durability, resiliency, and sustainability goals.
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...
Building science and technology
From molten rock to modern architecture
December 4, 2024
Made by melting raw materials at over 2600 degrees F, mineral wool is a resilient and non-combustible insulation option for homes and commercial buildings. AIA...
Resilience
How design adapts to the Sonoran Desert
February 20, 2025
HK ASSOCIATES' Barrio Historico House is a case study for sustainable desert living.
Building science and technology
Architects are excited about the potential of AI, but concerns abound
March 3, 2025
A new AIA research study reveals that architects are evenly split in their enthusiasm and wariness about the new technology.
Building science and technology
A cross-cutting tool for architects
February 17, 2025
With the Integrated Design Process (IDP), architects can tackle complex problems and audacious goals.
Resilience
What you need to know about hazard-informed design
April 21, 2025
Assessing climate risks prior to construction is becoming the industry norm.
Building science and technology
5 HVAC trends influencing architecture and design
May 9, 2025
From smart systems to climate readiness, here are the product and design shifts AIA partner Midea is seeing in the HVAC industry.
Building science and technology
Data centers continue to drive growth for architects
April 7, 2025
AI and cloud computing are increasing demand for data centers—and the architects who design them.
Building science and technology
5 tactics for sustainable architectural lighting
May 19, 2025
How architects can thoughtfully integrate lighting to enhance a project’s beauty and functionality while also reducing carbon footprint.
Resilience
The future is now: Designing for climate, risk, and resilience at AIA25
June 6, 2025
Presenters at AIA25 in Boston drew from the Resilient Design Toolkit to explore future-ready strategies from the earliest design phase.
Resilience
Designing for disaster: How architects are building a resilient future
May 23, 2025
Three case studies exemplify a holistic approach to resilient design.
