Now more than ever, architects are called to design high-performance buildings. This renewable energy starter guide provides architects with the tools to meet…

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

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

Preparing to Thrive reviews work by the Resilience Building Coalition putting the Statement into action. It outlines a series of concrete steps Coalition…

The AIA 2030 Commitment program offers architects and firms a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future. Access…

Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis. This guide explores how to design…

A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…

Explore a three-part resource designed to empower and provide architects and designers with the necessary steps to take to reduce embodied carbon in their…

The Business Opportunities & Sustainability Trends Amidst a Pandemic research report provides key insights on the pandemic’s impact on the architecture industry…

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

When a family was ready to build their dream home, they turned to MaMo Architects for a design that was rooted in place but not a reproduction of the past. AIA…

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

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September 30, 2021 

Smart buildings use automation to optimize the processes that occur inside a building—benefiting the environment, tenants, and…

Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…

The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…

Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…

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Bad, undetailed design specifications can lead to lost time and increased confusion while jeopardizing your design vision. AIA partner…

Learn how to make smart climate action decisions at the least cost in this architect's guide on the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.

AIA’s Healthier Materials Protocol provides clear, practical methods and tools to help you track and integrate sustainable materials selection in your design…

Explore lessons from frequent winners of the AIA COTE Top Ten Awards, including firm traits on design innovation, sustainability, decarbonization, energy…