Now more than ever, architects are called to design high-performance buildings. This renewable energy starter guide provides architects with the tools to meet…
EDI
Equitable Development Frameworks
November 29, 2023
The Equitable Development Frameworks analyzes architecture's role in advancing equitable communities by comparing five different approaches to creating healthy…
Climate action
ROI: The economic case for resilient design
November 30, 2023
The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…
Best Practices
Architecture as a value proposition
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Barry Lynch, AIA, CFM
Chapter 6.02
When selling your services to a potential client, it is important to sell the value of good architecture rather…
Sustainability
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
December 4, 2023
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…
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
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…
Business Intelligence
Global Practice Primer
November 30, 2023
Developed by the AIA Global Practice Committee, the AIA Global Practice Primer is a culmination of decades of international experience and work designed to…
Design specialty
Resilient Project Process Guide
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Resilient Project Process Guide helps architects and designers integrate resilient and climate-adaptive solutions into their design process.
Business Intelligence
Architects' Guide to Business Continuity
November 29, 2023
Get expert guidance for reducing and recovering from firm disruption. The Architect's Guide to Business Continuity increases firm resilience with a step-by-step…
Best Practices
Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
November 28, 2023
Energy modeling early and often is the best way to improve building performance. The Architect’s Guide to Building Performance helps architects better integrate…
Building Life Cycle Assessment in Practice
December 6, 2023
Use this definitive guide to understand life cycle assessments, methods, and tools, then explore guidelines for integration in building design and evaluation…
Climate action
Climate Action Plan
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Climate Action Plan provides architects with actionable steps, tools, and resources to achieve climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and decarbonization…
Firm Management
Creating a Sustainability Action Plan that works!
November 28, 2023
A Sustainability Action Plan is your firm’s unique strategy for prioritizing and meeting sustainability goals. This guide shows you how.
Business Intelligence
Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Career and the profession
Defining the architect's basic services
November 30, 2023
Contributed by the AIA Knowledge Resources staff
Chapter 15.01 Defining Project Services
Understand the common services of architectural design and the process…
Business Intelligence
Five steps to thrive
November 29, 2023
Download AIA’s Five Steps to Thrive—a brief five-step guide for architects to demonstrate their value to clients and potential clients as they review their…
Business Intelligence
Good Samaritan State Statute Compendium
November 29, 2023
Good Samaritan laws afford liability protection to architects providing disaster assistance. This resource explores the advantages of such laws, details state…
Sustainability
Guide to Building Reuse for Climate Action
April 5, 2024
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.
Materials
Healthier Materials Protocol
November 30, 2023
AIA’s Healthier Materials Protocol provides clear, practical methods and tools to help you track and integrate sustainable materials selection in your design…
Career and the profession
A guide to engaging with civic leaders
November 28, 2023
Architects actively engage with civic leaders to address the critical issues affecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods. AIA’s Civic Engagement Toolkit teaches…
