Case study: The Professional Kitchen by Henrybuilt
May 22, 2024
From its roasted walnut timbers to its human-centered functionality, this experiential space prioritizes practical sophistication, design refinement, and craft quality.
Business Intelligence
Post-occupancy services can improve your future design offerings. Here's how.
May 1, 2024
Three firms share how circling back on projects after handoff has benefited their design services.
Design specialty
AIA celebrates Designing Together winner, finalists
July 9, 2024
Learn more about the ideas that took top prize from the AIA24 social media contest
Design specialty
Claire Dickey, AIA, on helping her clients age in place
July 9, 2024
“For me, it has always been about helping people.”
EDI
Six innovative projects by women architects
March 25, 2024
To close out Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up six noteworthy projects by women leading the field of architecture.
Design specialty
How Wyoming architects are prioritizing historic preservation
April 2, 2024
Historic structures are vital to the evolution of a community.
Social impact
Growing the missing middle in Seattle
April 4, 2024
The city's innovative Oak & Alder development can serve as a model for other firms looking to increase housing density.
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for architects: Strategies for creative practice
October 31, 2024
Small and emerging practices are essential to the health and vitality of architecture.
Business Intelligence
The latest insights from the 2024 Firm Survey Report
November 4, 2024
The Business of Architecture 2024: The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other...
Business Intelligence
Fluctuating billings: How to come out on top
November 20, 2024
Strengthen your business foundations and explore promising new sectors.
Materials
This key home exterior design trend is becoming more popular
April 9, 2024
Architects say low maintenance is a key request among homeowner customers. AIA partner James Hardie explores one siding option that meets that demand.
Business Intelligence
Will the 2025 economy improve for architects?
January 16, 2025
AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker says firms think that the economy needs to course-correct before their workloads can rebound.
Firm Management
6 Black firm owners share their leadership advice
February 12, 2025
Leaders from Self+Tucker, Evoke Studio, and more on what has helped them succeed.
Design specialty
A Fishtown lighthouse makes the case for investing in good design
March 3, 2025
Gnome Architects overcame zoning restrictions and site limitations using creative design—including mezzanines and oval-shaped windows—to create 17 W. Girard, a...
Design specialty
Architects and designers gift guide 2024
December 2, 2024
We bring you 24 gift ideas sourced from the AIA Design Shop and architect recommendations.
Design specialty
Designing a contemporary prairie home rooted in place
October 3, 2024
When you think of a house on the prairie, you might picture a farmhouse, but that's not what this homeowner had in mind. AIA partner Andersen explores how...
Design specialty
California home blends indoors and outdoors through design and materials
March 21, 2025
From its uninterrupted rear views and cedar screening to its rooftop garden and expertly blended kitchen, the home of architects Peggy Hsu and Chris McCullough...
Business Intelligence
5 ways to level up your firm marketing
March 31, 2025
Your marketing focus should be on creating relationships and sharing your value with ideal clients.
Business Intelligence
As tariffs heat up, the AEC impacts are uncertain
April 8, 2025
Risks include higher, more volatile costs of construction materials and products.
Design specialty
How architects are tackling data center design
June 7, 2022
A new typology in a rapid growth sector offers opportunities for design innovation.