Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2024: Paula Loomis, FAIA
January 18, 2024
A dedicated civil servant, Paula Loomis, FAIA has also worked for the three federal agencies with the largest facility portfolios and has advanced the…
Business Intelligence
Shaping the future: Six key benefits of AI in specifications
October 4, 2024
Author: Deltek
Explore how AI can transform specifications, enhance decision-making processes, allow architects to concentrate on the creative and strategic…
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2024 Will Bring Together Thousands of AEC Professionals
May 29, 2024
AIA will host the premier event for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in Washington, D.C. June 5-8.
Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members and covers general obligations as well as obligations to...
Honorary Membership
Thomas M. Gallas, Hon. AIA
January 11, 2024
Thomas M. Gallas, Hon. AIA, is a 2024 recipient of Honorary Membership. His insight and uncanny ability to fuse architecture and business have been invaluable…
Best Practices
Architecture as a value proposition
November 30, 2023
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…
Resources for navigating economic uncertainty
April 29, 2025
AIA and its 200 chapters are here to support you during the current economic uncertainties with curated tools, resources, and connections designed to help you…
Architecture Award
TIDE Academy
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of TIDE Academy in Menlo Park, CA provides flexible and diverse STEAM-focused learning spaces inspired by the…
Design for Aging Review Award
Design for Aging Review 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2025 recipients, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Join AIA as an International Associate member
Join AIA as an International Associate member and connect with architecture professionals in 200+ chapters and 100+ countries.
Firm Management
Out-of-state and overseas projects
August 12, 2024
Contributed by Yu-Ngok Lo, AIA
Chapter 5.08 Practicing in a Global Market
How do we ensure design quality and profitability when practicing internationally?
Housing Award
Housing Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the Housing Award 2025 recipients, recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Firm Management
Do’s and don’ts of overseas projects
August 12, 2024
Contributed by Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA
Chapter 5.08 Practicing in a Global Market
Understand the key considerations for international practice, including…
Risk management basics
July 26, 2024
Contributed by James B. Atkins, FAIA, and Grant A. Simpson, FAIA
Chapter 16.01 Risk management strategies
Strategies for architects to manage professional risks…
Design for Discovery—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn design discovery and explore the design for discovery toolkit, resources, best practices, and COTE projects in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Career and the profession
A problem well stated: Owner project requirements
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Micheal Lough
Chapter 9.07 Emerging issues in project delivery
A well-written owner project requirement (OPR) is the key to creating unity of…
Leveraging the power of data for better specifications
May 17, 2022
Author: Deltek
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are sitting on a rich mine of specification data. Specifiers can leverage that data to…
Career and the profession
Practicing architecture overseas
August 6, 2024
AIA’s Global Practice Committee chair discusses the advantages and challenges of working internationally and offers three tips to consider before making a move.
Climate action
AIA is transforming how the architecture profession and the AEC industry design for climate, people, and communities. Our members are leading the way, acting as...
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
AIA/ALA Library Building Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Building Award 2025, recognizing the best projects in library architecture and design.
