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

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…

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

AIA HBCU internship program: Designing AIA’s future

To help develop a sustainable, equitable, inclusive design, AIA welcomed six students from HBCUs as interns…

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 resource shares tools and strategies architects can use in practices to bring about just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they…

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

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…

Explore the market drivers and impact of building design and construction on occupant health, well-being, and productivity in The Drive Toward Healthier…

From Capitol Hill to COP28, AIA's Advocacy team stands ready to empower architects to help lead national and global efforts to reduce and mitigate climate…

April 13, 2018

An Environmental Product Declaration® (EPD) is a report that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the…

Architects can reduce environmental impacts by choosing building materials wisely, addressing issues from ozone layer depletion to emerging challenges like…

Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…

Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…