Learn how to make smart climate action decisions at the least cost in this architect's guide on the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
Best Practices
Harassment Prevention Resources
November 28, 2023
Explore resources to identify, respond, and prevent all forms of harassment in the workplace.
Best Practices
Four ways architects can fight climate change
November 29, 2023
Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…
Design specialty
Hotels ByDesign Season 4
May 26, 2025
Hotels ByDesign is a television series that tells the stories behind the world’s great hotels and resorts. This series is about inspiring discerning travelers -…
Business Intelligence
ABI January 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft to start the new year
February 19, 2025
Nearly all responding firms report that they pay for AIA membership for eligible staff.
Business Intelligence
ABI February 2025: Billings remain soft at architecture firms as interest in new projects wanes
March 19, 2025
Although business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in February, firms report generally good profitability in recent years.
Business Intelligence
ABI March 2025: Business conditions at architecture firms soften further
April 23, 2025
Firm leaders report that ABI data, interest rates, and firm billings are the most useful indicators they track to evaluate the business climate.
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2025: Billings continue to decline at architecture firms
May 21, 2025
8% of architecture firms report billings from international projects in the last year.
Business Intelligence
ABI May 2025: Despite persistent softness, fewer firms report declining billings
June 18, 2025
Architecture firms target an average chargeability/utilization rate of 77.5% for their design staff.
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft, while inquiries increase
July 23, 2025
Nearly one quarter of architecture firms report that they are currently understaffed.
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2025: Business at architecture firms remains soft
August 19, 2025
More than half of firm leaders think that architectural staff compensation is a serious issue across the profession.
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2025: Softness persists at architecture firms
September 24, 2025
Few firms have engaged in a merger or acquisition over the last year.
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2025: Weakness persists at architecture firms
October 22, 2025
Nearly all firms report working on reconstruction projects over the last year.
Career and the profession
AXP resources
November 29, 2023
Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture.
AIA Firm Survey Report 2024
November 5, 2024
Newly updated for 2024, The Business of Architecture: AIA Firm Survey Report is the only report that covers the full complexity of firms that power the…
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ROI: Healthier, more productive occupants
November 28, 2023
Our indoor environments have a direct impact on our health and wellness. High-performance design elements, such as air quality, thermal comfort, and daylighting…
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America ByDesign Season 4
August 14, 2025
Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time.
EDI
K-12 Initiatives
November 30, 2023
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
Career and the profession
Membership Demographics Report
September 23, 2024
This report is a benchmark to measure changes in AIA’s member demographics. It includes member-reported data for all AIA membership categories plus demographics…
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2024: Business conditions end the year on a weak note
January 22, 2025
More than one-quarter of firms report that significantly delayed projects are increasing