Approval of the AIA Strategic Plan & focus on regenerative design
March 13, 2026
Interior Architecture Award
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Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.
Associates Award
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA, strives to advance equity in architecture by strengthening workplace culture, shaping national initiatives, and expanding pathways…
Best Practices
AIA Best Practices
February 18, 2026
Explore experience-based insights and expert advice across a range of business acumen and firm management topics in architecture and design.
Twenty-five Year Award
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Awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Justice Facility Award
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Recognizes best practices in planning & design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
Regional & Urban Design Award
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Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
Antitrust compliance
AIA and its members are committed to the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all laws and regulations, including federal and state antitrust laws...
Continuing education providers
Current and future AIA continuing education (CE) providers can explore resources, tools, & templates on how to create and/or renew effective educational content…
Best Practices
How to run a values-driven firm
April 29, 2024
New paradigms for practice that support social and environmental responsibility.
Architecture Award
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Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
Explore groundbreaking projects, gain insights from industry leaders, and be inspired to elevate your designs.
Volunteer at AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers valuable opportunities for career growth through volunteering. Explore how you can contribute to the…
Small Project Award
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Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.
Healthcare Design Award
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Recognizes projects in health care design & planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, & wellness facilities.
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…
COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.
Cautious optimism: Architecture billings moderate after nearly two years of monthly declines
November 20, 2024
After twenty months of declining billings, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.3. This score indicates a balance between…