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…
Architecture firm billings continue to contract heading into 2026
February 18, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a…
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…
Business Conditions Remain Soft at Architecture Firms According to AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
December 20, 2023
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October…
2023 Ends with Continued Weak Business Conditions for Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
January 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4…
Young Architect Award
Danny Wicke, AIA
April 2, 2024
Growing up, Danny Wicke, AIA, dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, dedicating countless hours to the court to hone his skills. Today, he uses…
AIA Announces $4 Million Matching Grant to the Architects Foundation to Renew and Preserve The Octagon
October 28, 2025
AIA and its philanthropic partner, the Architects Foundation, announced a $4 million matching grant to renew and preserve The Octagon, the 225-year-old National…
AIA & state continuing education requirements
Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
AIA applauds President Biden
November 28, 2023
AIA applauds the bipartisan infrastructure bill and encourages Congress to continue to make meaningful investments in Build Back Better.
Best Practices
Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Young Architect Award
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA
March 6, 2023
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award. His advocacy for small firms across the country has established an essential small…
Gold Medal
Gold Medal Award 2023: Carol Ross Barney, FAIA
December 7, 2022
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, is the 2023 Gold Medal winner. A civic design leader since the 1980s—guided by the ethos that good design is a right, not merely a…
AIA study examines impact of student debt on profession
December 6, 2022
An AIA study shows underrepresented architect demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by student loan debt.
AIA Board of Directors celebrates accomplishments of Lakisha Woods, CAE, and announces appointment of interim EVP/CEO
December 10, 2024
Lakisha Woods, CAE, delivers legacy of financial stability, innovation, and inclusion at The American Institute of Architects.
COTE® Top Ten Award
Pacific Landing Affordable Housing
May 24, 2024
The award-winning design for Pacific Landing Affordable Housing in Santa Monica, Calif. offers a sustainable living environment and fills a unique niche for low…
Career and the profession
A look inside AIA's collaborations with HBCUs
May 2, 2023
AIA acknowledges the critical role that HBCUs play in developing the talent needed to create a more diverse profession. Learn more about the active...
Small Project Award
The Refreshing Waters
February 4, 2024
The award-winning design for The Refreshing Waters in Bronx, N.Y. represents public-private collaboration that fosters intergenerational social interaction…
Firm Management
Leadership in practice
March 12, 2024
Excerpted and adapted from an article originally published in Practice Management Digest by Hugh Hochberg, AIA.