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

Started in the summer of 2021, AIA’s HQ Renewal Internship program highlights the importance of agency in the built environment and empowers future architects.

The Equitable Development Frameworks analyzes architecture's role in advancing equitable communities by comparing five different approaches to creating healthy…

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…

For Arab American Heritage Month we highlight the extraordinary work and careers of nine architects, designers, and academics whose paths from disparate parts…

By Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC

Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC, principal, K. Dixon Architecture in Maryland, outlines the valuable role historically Black…

Join AIA in commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Whitney Young Jr.’s historic keynote speech at the 1968 AIA National Convention and recognizing the…

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…

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…

This report is a benchmark to measure changes in AIA’s member demographics. It includes member-reported data for all AIA membership categories plus demographics…

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

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