This year’s ArchiTalks will let architects engage with questions about practice, authorship, responsibility, and leadership, writes Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA.
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Key takeaways from the 2026 AIA Annual Business Meeting
Architecture’s biggest event kicks off in San Diego.
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Padma Lakshmi talks about the power of connection at AIA26
June 12, 2026
The model, writer, and television host sat down with Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, to find the commonalities in their areas of expertise.
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5 Ways to develop expertise in community planning and design
April 27, 2026
Rex Cabaniss, AIA, reveals what architects interested in community design should be aware of.
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Days 3 and 4 of AIA26: Duvall Decker Architects, the Hip-Hop Architect, Charlene Li and Sameh Wahba, and more
June 15, 2026
AIA26’s final two days brought recognition for award winners, a pair of keynote speeches, and a continuing sense of community for the architecture profession.
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Day 2 of AIA26: Padma Lakshmi speaks, College of Fellows welcomes new members, and more
June 12, 2026
Check out the day in photos. (There is a puppy!)
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Embracing suffering, avoiding burnout
June 29, 2026
Nicole Becker, AIA, on what mountaineering has taught her about architectural practice.
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5 Architecture skills that apply to community design
July 27, 2026
The architecture profession brings a wealth of well-honed technical and soft skills relevant to the realm of community design.
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The most important room in the building
August 10, 2026
“We are training young architects to be excellent designers and, at the same time, training them to defer,” writes Jeff Seabold, FAIA.
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Ready for a career pivot? Start with what you know
September 15, 2026
Architects changing course don’t have to start over. Identifying transferable skills, finding mentors, and doing the research can make a new path more...
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5 Ways to put the Guides for Equitable Practice Activation Kit into action
September 15, 2026
Developed as a companion resource, the Activation Kit invites anyone in the profession to engage with the guides in a meaningful way.
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These two credentials can help you become a better leader
September 25, 2026
With stronger knowledge of accessibility and regenerative design, architects and designers enhance their advocacy and credibility.
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The next generation of architects is entering a profession in flux
September 28, 2026
A challenging hiring environment, AI, and shifting expectations are reshaping how young architects find work, develop skills, and envision their careers.
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Designing with heritage, community, and nature in mind
October 5, 2026
Alicia Ponce, AIA, discusses what has shaped her approach to practice and her mentorship of rising generations of Latina architects.
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4 People, four pivots into architecture
October 5, 2026
Midway through their careers, these professionals jumped to architecture from another field. Learn about their reasons and the rewards they’ve found.