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.
Resilience Home is where the resiliency is August 3, 2024 Empowering communities to thrive in a warming world.
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.
Resilience How Iowa architects are aiding tornado relief efforts September 9, 2024 In Iowa, architects help disaster victims get back in their homes faster.
Resilience Using SAP training to aid recovery after the Lahaina wildfires October 24, 2024 Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, on the rewards of aiding in disaster assistance after wildfires in Hawai'i.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Resilience What you need to know about hazard-informed design April 21, 2025 Assessing climate risks prior to construction is becoming the industry norm.
Sustainability The Hayward Library is a win-win for a Northern California city and its residents April 21, 2025 This COTE® Top Ten-winning project forms the center of a downtown revitalization.
