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.
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.
AIA’s 100th president Kimberly Dowdell on leadership, the value of AIA involvement, and why architects need to be bold
January 9, 2024
By Greg Menti
AIA's 100th president Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, sat down with the AIA Architect to discuss meeting the expectations of young architects, the…
AIA Upjohn Research Initiative
Apply for the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative, which funds annual research grants of $15,000–$30,000 for applied research projects that enhance the value of...
Climate action
Hazard mitigation design resources
November 30, 2023
Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency. Explore resources to support hazard mitigation and hazard risk reduction for a variety of…
EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
Firm Management
Getting paid
July 3, 2024
Contributed by David B. Richards, FAIA; Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition
Chapter 15.02 Services and…
EDI
Redesigning the rules of early practice
July 21, 2025
How embedding equity frameworks upstream is helping to rewire architectural education.
AIA Materials Pledge
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by carefully considering how they evaluate the products and finishes used in their...
Career and the profession
Designing for tribal communities with Tammy Eagle Bull, FAIA
October 20, 2025
Eagle Bull advocates for tribal communities to have agency in their built environment.
Edward C. Kemper Award
Submission Period
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Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.
Young Architect Award
Young Architects Award 2024
March 21, 2024
Explore the Young Architects Award 2024 winners—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…
College of Fellows Latrobe Prize
The Latrobe Prize is a biennial $150,000 award from the AIA College of Fellows to support a two-year program of research leading to significant advances in the...
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Best Practices
Architect's Role in Creating Equitable Communities
November 28, 2023
This resource shares tools and strategies architects can use in practices to bring about just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they…
Candidates for elective office 2027
Meet the candidates running for AIA's elective offices in 2027.
Honorary Fellowship
Submission Period
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Honoring international architects for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
Business Intelligence
Commentary on climate change mitigation
November 30, 2023
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The built environment accounts for the majority of human-caused carbon emissions globally, making…
