This resource shares tools and strategies architects can use in practices to bring about just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they…

Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk

This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…

New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.

The TEOP for Architects guide introduces how architects can use the Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP) to harness the energy-conservation potential of…

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…

Explore resources and organizations to help you design and build a more resilient community through community engagement, risk analysis, inclusive design, and…

Explore AIA and NCARB resources to help you prepare and pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE), one of the primary requirements for becoming a licensed…

Author: Deltek

Explore five architecture firm best practices for implementing sustainable designs and specifications and staying on top of evolving…

Contributed by Michael J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting 

Chapter 12.03 Checklists 

Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the…

Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…

A written agreement between an architect and owner is the best way to set the parties’ expectations on a project and reduce the likelihood of a later dispute…

Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…

It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:

Inspire youth to learn about…

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

Author: Deltek 

An experienced design professional's wealth of knowledge is critical to well-coordinated construction specifications. Learn how to increase and…

Explore architecture firm best practices on leadership succession and development to nurture and expand the skills of emerging professionals and young…

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

Author: Deltek

Learn three proven specification strategies for managing and transferring information and data from different sources to increase productivity and…