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.
AIA recognizes departing members of the Board of Directors and Strategic Council for their contributions to the profession
December 11, 2025
Former members of the AIA Board of Directors and Strategic Council are being recognized for their leadership and dedication as ambassadors to the organization…
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…
Career and the profession
Should architects become developers?
March 31, 2026
Four architects share how branching out into development changed their careers.
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...
A look inside AIA Austin’s Leadership Collective
March 24, 2026
Check out how this award-winning mentorship program helps both participants and leaders grow.
Design for Equitable Communities—Framework for Design Excellence
Design solutions affect more than the client and current occupants. Good design positively impacts the future by helping communities thrive—socially...
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...
Building science and technology
Data centers continue to drive growth for architects
April 7, 2025
AI and cloud computing are increasing demand for data centers—and the architects who design them.
Best practices for enhancing drawings & specifications
March 15, 2023
Author: Deltek
Accurate design specifications help prevent delays associated with RFIs, change orders, and rework. Explore best practices for clear and concise…
Best Practices
Five tips to power project collaboration
December 9, 2021
Author: Deltek
Collaboration is key to every construction project. Explore five tips to improve collaboration on a construction project team—architect, engineer…
Best Practices
How to choose the best type of paper for your print job
November 13, 2025
Whether you’re printing business cards, a firm brochure, or a client presentation, the paper can make a good impression—or a bad one. AIA partner FedEx shares...
Design specialty
The Wave space frame installation brings hands-on learning to D.C.
March 2, 2026
At the National Building Museum, architecture students got rare experience designing, fabricating, and assembling a large-scale public structure.
Architecture Firm Award
Submission Period
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.
Rules of Procedure
Complaints submitted to the National Ethics Council (NEC) are handled according to the NEC’s Rules of Procedure. Revised September 4, 2025.
Small Project Award
INDEX
February 2, 2024
The award-winning design for INDEX in Portland, Ore. revitalizes the surrounding neighborhood in a multisensory, customized shopping experience and transforms…
Business Intelligence
How design firms modernize specifications for increased efficiencies
May 21, 2024
Author: Deltek
Across the design landscape, a significant shift is underway as numerous firms embark on a journey to reshape their specification processes.
