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

April 13, 2018

An Environmental Product Declaration® (EPD) is a report that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the…

Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…

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…

Architects play a pivotal role in reducing embodied carbon—a significant contributor to global annual emissions—within the built environment to address…

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

Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency. Explore resources to support hazard mitigation and hazard risk reduction for a variety of…

The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…

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…

Updated: March 9, 2022

Building in accordance with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and the AIA 2030 Commitment, the AIA headquarters renewal project will…

Architects can reduce environmental impacts by choosing building materials wisely, addressing issues from ozone layer depletion to emerging challenges like…

Published: November 28, 2023 | Updated: November 28, 2023
By Greg Menti

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…

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

The Climate Action Business Playbook is a resource for building an architectural practice that embraces climate change mitigation and adaptation. Accelerate…

AIA seeks meaningful policies that commit to building an equitable future economy, developing climate action and zero carbon practices, and investing in healthy…

From Capitol Hill to COP28, AIA's Advocacy team stands ready to empower architects to help lead national and global efforts to reduce and mitigate climate…

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