Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, AIA is taking steps to advance racial justice and equity in our organization, our…
Social impact
AIA Housing Summit seeks solutions to the U.S. housing crisis
October 27, 2025
AIA convened industry leaders last week to address one of the nation’s most challenging problems.
Firm Management
How to be an exemplary mentor
January 22, 2025
You can help emerging professionals via several types of mentor roles, explains Jack Whalen, AIA.
This policy prohibits all harassing and discriminatory behavior or practices and applies to AIA members, AIA employees, partners, sponsors, vendors, and others...
Sustainability
Sustainability Action Plans: How four firms are setting goals and taking action
August 8, 2025
Creating an SAP pushes firms to do better while holding them accountable.
AIA recognizes departing members of the Board of Directors and Strategic Council for their contributions to the profession
January 21, 2025
Career and the profession
Interns learn "multiple ways to be an architect" at AIA HQ renewal
September 13, 2022
Seven students from five Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) with NAAB-accredited architecture programs served as interns on the AIA headquarters...
Sustainability
D.C.’s largest mass timber project is coming to the new Bridge District
April 18, 2024
In addition to its net-zero design, the building will have an affordability component.
Business Intelligence
5 ways to level up your firm marketing
March 31, 2025
Your marketing focus should be on creating relationships and sharing your value with ideal clients.
Design for Ecosystems—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design mutually benefits human and nonhuman inhabitants. What we design has a direct impact on the ecosystems in and around the site. Understanding the...
AIA Strategic Council
The AIA Strategic Council is a think tank dedicated to producing forward-thinking research on behalf of the architecture profession.
AIA Partners
Our partners can help you achieve your goals through new products, services, and resources. We work with leading brands to deliver value to members and firms...
Small Project Award
Small Project Award 2025
June 5, 2025
AIA Small Project Award 2025 celebrates excellence in design across projects of all sizes. These winning works prove that impactful architecture isn’t limited…
New study links modernized schools to better academic performance
July 22, 2024
Research shows that high-quality school environments can boost educational outcomes, improve well-being, and strengthen communities.
Career and the profession
Are you a woman who is Next to Lead?
July 29, 2024
AIA's leadership and volunteer development training program is accepting applicants for 2024. A member of the inaugural class shares the value of her experience...
Career and the profession
How pay transparency cultivates leadership in architecture
July 11, 2025
Work Program Architects is among a handful of firms where employees share salary information openly.
Design and health
How the materials you choose affect our health
November 29, 2023
Architects play an enormous role in the public’s health and well-being. The building materials we select for where others live and work have the potential to…
Materials
Better buildings begin with better materials
August 25, 2025
Uncovering the hidden human costs of material supply chains—and how architects can drive equity.
Public Policies & Position Statements
AIA's work is guided by a set of public policies and position statements covering the regulation of architecture, sustainability in architecture, & more...
Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.
