AIA is sending an official delegation to COP29 to raise awareness for the building sector, connect with decision-makers and partner organizations, and advocate…

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.

Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk

Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.

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.

The Climate Action Playbook is a resource for building an architectural practice that embraces climate change mitigation and adaptation. Accelerate your firm's…

New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.

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…

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. 

Buildings designed with high-performance elements reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve the health and well-being of occupants. Maximize your…

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…

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 Climate Action Plan provides architects with actionable steps, tools, and resources to achieve climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and decarbonization…

By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC

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

Explore climate change design resources and projection tools to help buildings and communities handle and adapt to climate change effects like extreme heat and…

AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…