White Rock: Striking simplicity & intentional minimalism
November 25, 2024
From a distance, the cubic White Rock cabin is just a small disruption amid the ever-changing colors of the surrounding forest. However, up close its presence...
EDI
Five high-impact quotes from WLS 2024
October 14, 2024
Over 800 women gathered in Chicago last week for AIA's 15th Women's Leadership Summit.
Building science and technology
From molten rock to modern architecture
December 4, 2024
Made by melting raw materials at over 2600 degrees F, mineral wool is a resilient and non-combustible insulation option for homes and commercial buildings. AIA...
Career and the profession
Advancing prosperity for architects
October 30, 2024
AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, discusses what AIA can do to address the key issues architects are facing.
EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
Sustainability
How residential design offers opportunities for sustainability
December 17, 2024
Sustainable home projects can directly benefit both homeowners and architects.
Career and the profession
Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, inaugurated as AIA’s 101st president
December 16, 2024
Housing affordability and the profession's successful adaptation to new technology are among her priorities for 2025.
Career and the profession
Articulating AIA's voice in 2025
January 6, 2025
Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, plans to address AI and housing solutions as 2025 AIA President.
Career and the profession
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® returns to Washington, D.C.
June 6, 2024
View AIA’s Photo Diary as AIA24 begins, uniting more than 10,000 members of the greater AEC industry to network, learn, and celebrate architecture.
Climate action
AIA24 to measure sustainability efforts
June 7, 2024
This year, AIA is taking its sustainability efforts one step further at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design®.
Design and health
Five key takeaways from Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Day 2 keynote at AIA24
June 7, 2024
Dr. Gupta sat down with Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, to discuss the intersections between design and health.
D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a local symbol in a national city
June 6, 2024
Planners and designers aimed to make the bridge a model for innovative infrastructure.
Donate to the Architects Foundation this Giving Tuesday
December 3, 2024
You and your fellow AIA members share a passion for design, a desire to change the world, and a commitment to the highest standards of practice. The...
Business Intelligence
Will the 2025 economy improve for architects?
January 16, 2025
AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker says firms think that the economy needs to course-correct before their workloads can rebound.
Firm Management
How to be an exemplary mentor
January 22, 2025
You can help emerging professionals via several types of mentor roles, explains Jack Whalen, AIA.
Firm Management
6 Black firm owners share their leadership advice
February 12, 2025
Leaders from Self+Tucker, Evoke Studio, and more on what has helped them succeed.
Career and the profession
Preparing for interviews in the age of AI
November 21, 2024
Job seekers have powerful tools at their fingertips, but it's important to know how to use them.
Resilience
How design adapts to the Sonoran Desert
February 20, 2025
HK ASSOCIATES' Barrio Historico House is a case study for sustainable desert living.
Firm Management
10 Must-have leadership skills for running a successful architecture firm
February 7, 2025
Five firm leaders from Heaths Bridge, HGA, Ennead Architects, Olson Kundig, and Corgan share their top insights.
Design specialty
A Fishtown lighthouse makes the case for investing in good design
March 3, 2025
Gnome Architects overcame zoning restrictions and site limitations using creative design—including mezzanines and oval-shaped windows—to create 17 W. Girard, a...
