Started in the summer of 2021, AIA’s HQ Renewal Internship program highlights the importance of agency in the built environment and empowers future architects.

Addressing climate change requires a coordinated effort informed by the best data available. AIA and Owens Corning are proud to present a comprehensive report…

Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk

This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…

Gain insights into the important role architects play in advancing public policy and methods that encourage greater civic engagement by architects.

May 31, 2017 | Updated: August 30, 2019 

A noteworthy federal court case upheld an architect’s right to terminate a license to use its drawings. The right to use…

The first week of June 2025 unites the North American design community as AIA and RAIC host back-to-back national conferences in Boston and Montréal—celebrating…

The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…

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…

Explore resources and organizations to help you design and build a more resilient community through community engagement, risk analysis, inclusive design, and…

By Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC

Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC, principal, K. Dixon Architecture in Maryland, outlines the valuable role historically Black…

The Future Focused video campaign highlights underrepresented architects and designers weekly. The series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders who…

AIA’s Young Architects Forum chair Jason Takeuchi, AIA, NOMA, traveled to Washington, D.C, from Hawaii to be part of AIA’s 2024 Lobby Day. 

This report is a benchmark to measure changes in AIA’s member demographics. It includes member-reported data for all AIA membership categories plus demographics…

AIA’s Resilient Project Process Guide helps architects and designers integrate resilient and climate-adaptive solutions into their design process. 

Get expert guidance for reducing and recovering from firm disruption. The Architect's Guide to Business Continuity increases firm resilience with a step-by-step…

You’ve got big plans for your future. Scholarships and grants can help you reach them. Explore undergraduate, graduate, and ARE scholarships and grants to…

Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture. 

By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC

Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future

Upholding community principles through construction helps to ensure the community gets direct economic and workforce development benefits from the project.