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

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

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…

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…

Buildings designed with high-performance elements reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve the health and well-being of occupants. Maximize your…

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…

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…

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…

AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…

Author: Deltek

September 30, 2021 

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