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

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

Addressing climate change requires a coordinated effort informed by the best data available. AIA and Owens Corning are proud to present a comprehensive report…

Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025

More than one-quarter of firms report that significantly delayed projects are increasing

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading monthly economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. Get the latest ABI or…

Although business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in February, firms report generally good profitability in recent years.

Firm leaders report that ABI data, interest rates, and firm billings are the most useful indicators they track to evaluate the business climate.
 

Nearly all responding firms report that they pay for AIA membership for eligible staff.

Business conditions at continued to soften in October 2023, with the ABI score declining to 44.3. Read more & subscribe to the Architecture Billings Index. 

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

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…

Preparing to Thrive reviews work by the Resilience Building Coalition putting the Statement into action. It outlines a series of concrete steps Coalition…

Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects 

 

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…

Newly updated for 2024, The Business of Architecture: AIA Firm Survey Report is the only report that covers the full complexity of firms that power the…

For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection. 

For the second consecutive month, business conditions remained weak at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest, where modest growth was seen.