Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in AIA's Automatic Membership Renewal Program. By enrolling in the program, you…
AIA honors innovative design for older adult living
December 19, 2023
The Design for Aging Review Award recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults within…
EDI
50 years of Whitney M. Young Jr.’s historic 1968 AIA speech
November 28, 2023
Join AIA in commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Whitney Young Jr.’s historic keynote speech at the 1968 AIA National Convention and recognizing the…
Architecture firm billings continue to tighten into 2025
February 19, 2025
Architecture firms reported another decline in billings in January as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was 45.6. Any score below 50.0 indicates…
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports Sluggish Conditions to Start 2024
February 21, 2024
In January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 46.2, signaling continued softness in architecture firm billings as business conditions…
Where we stand: Professional licensure
Improperly designed buildings can pose a threat to occupants and the public. The essential purpose of licensing architects is to protect the health, safety, and...
Business Intelligence
AI in practice: Strategic insights from The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 10, 2025
Author: Deltek
Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reflects Another Decline in April
May 22, 2024
Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in…
Architecture business conditions decline in May, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
June 26, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The ABI…
Art, history, and religion
Brutalism & the AIA headquarters
May 19, 2021
Learn about the brutalism architecture style that influenced The Architects Collaborative (TAC) design of AIA headquarters in the early 1970s.
Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
August 21, 2024
The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of…
The American Institute of Architects Engages Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search
March 26, 2025
AIA has officially launched a search for its next EVP/Chief Executive Officer. The search will be conducted by a dedicated search committee, chaired by AIA’s…
March brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many…
Building science and technology
A materials summer: What’s new and what’s coming for the A&D Materials Pledge
July 15, 2024
Architects and designers are increasingly understanding the vital role materials have in both human and planetary health.
Billings at Architecture Firms Remain in Decline, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
July 24, 2024
Business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in June with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reporting a score of 46.4. The ABI score…
Looking for a job in architecture? Here are tips from hiring managers
March 13, 2025
Leverage these tips to best position yourself to land your next role.
Architecture Firm Billings Soften Further in March According to AIA/Deltek ABI
April 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for…
AIA/Deltek ABI Reports Moderation in the Slowdown in Business Conditions at Architecture Firms in February
March 20, 2024
Architecture firm billings continued to decline in February, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 49.5 for the month. However, February…
Young Architect Award
Efrie Escott, AIA
March 6, 2023
Efrie Escott, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for her thought leadership on new groundbreaking methods and her commitment to…
Young Architect Award
Kimberly Tuttle, AIA
March 6, 2023
Kimberly Tuttle, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for her impact as a mentor and advocate for the next generations of design leaders…
