Materials These sustainable homes embrace local materials May 13, 2024 These four houses by Washington, D.C.-based firm BLDUS prioritize materials that are sometimes taken from right outside the front door.
Sustainability D.C.’s largest mass timber project is coming to the new Bridge District April 18, 2024 In addition to its net-zero design, the building will have an affordability component.
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.
Sustainability How biocentric architecture can help architects hit climate goals August 15, 2024 Three projects show how architects are designing to prevent the loss of biodiversity.
Sustainability Turning straw into gold: How to cut carbon in residential architecture June 12, 2024 As architects and developers get serious about cutting carbon, single-family home construction offers untapped potential.
Sustainability A kit of parts: Making bamboo architecture accessible February 29, 2024 Jack Becker of bldus doesn't want to gatekeep his firm's sustainable practices.
Design specialty How Wyoming architects are prioritizing historic preservation April 2, 2024 Historic structures are vital to the evolution of a community.
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.
Sustainability Adaptive reuse and net zero standards: AIA's key focus at COP29 November 19, 2024 AIA's delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference is ensuring that architects have a seat at the table.
Business Intelligence Fluctuating billings: How to come out on top November 20, 2024 Strengthen your business foundations and explore promising new sectors.
Sustainability A look into the legacy of AIA COTE and COTE Top Ten Awards May 15, 2024 Celebrating the impact of over 30 years of AIA COTE and the AIA COTE Top Ten Award
Sustainability How residential design offers opportunities for sustainability December 17, 2024 Sustainable home projects can directly benefit both homeowners and architects.
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.
Resilience How design adapts to the Sonoran Desert February 20, 2025 HK ASSOCIATES' Barrio Historico House is a case study for sustainable desert living.
Sustainability Architects see building performance standards as a business opportunity March 5, 2025 Firms are leveraging their sustainability expertise to deliver results for clients.
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.
Sustainability What the White House's new National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building means for architects October 16, 2024 How will it impact the way architects design?
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.
Sustainability Four decades of green design May 3, 2024 How a once-nascent conversation about sustainability evolved into a full-scale priority for the profession.
