How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…

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…

Explore guidelines on how and when AIA Architect members and their firms can to use the AIA member logo on business materials.

Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025

Our indoor environments have a direct impact on our health and wellness. High-performance design elements, such as air quality, thermal comfort, and daylighting…

Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk

Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.

This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…

A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…

Gain insights into the important role architects play in advancing public policy and methods that encourage greater civic engagement by architects.

Architecture firms target an average chargeability/utilization rate of 77.5% for their design staff.

Explore climate change design resources and projection tools to help buildings and communities handle and adapt to climate change effects like extreme heat and…

Architecture firm billings declined for the fourth consecutive month in January 2023 (49.3 ABI score). However, the pace of the decline slowed, indicating that…

The Disaster Assistance Handbook helps architects support communities before and after disaster—creating more resilient, sustainable, equitable, and healthy…

The federal pay rules aren’t as clear-cut as you may think, and non-compliance with Department of Labor rules may result in audits, back pay, and fines…

Architecture firm billings end 2022 on a soft note. The December ABI score of 47.5 is a modest improvement over the November score of 46.6, meaning slightly…

Out-of-pocket operational expenses add up fast and can account for up to 15% of a company’s total business expenses, creating a huge incentive for owners…

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.4 in March 2022 indicates a slight majority of firms reported an increase in billings—an improvement in…

Good Samaritan laws afford liability protection to architects providing disaster assistance. This resource explores the advantages of such laws, details state…

The goal of the AIA headquarters renewal is to create an energy-efficient, carbo-neutral building that meets the targets of the AIA 2030 Commitment and fosters…