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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Protect yourself: Use a limitation of liability provision
November 29, 2018
AIA Risk Management Program
Project risks often greatly exceed an architect’s potential financial gains. Consider limiting your total liability to your client…
Career and the profession
Federal court sides with architect in payment dispute
November 29, 2023
May 31, 2017 | Updated: August 30, 2019
A noteworthy federal court case upheld an architect’s right to terminate a license to use its drawings. The right to use…
Design specialty
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.
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…
Home Design Trends Survey (HDTS)
September 16, 2025
Architecture professionals rely on the Home Design Trends Survey to educate homeowners about the latest home, kitchen, bath, and property design, construction…
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…
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Know Your Worth: Are you compensated fairly?
December 8, 2023
Know Your Worth is a group of resources and support for emerging and established architects focused on understanding your marketplace value. It opens a window…
Career and the profession
Architecture scholarships
November 28, 2023
You’ve got big plans for your future. Scholarships and grants can help you reach them. Explore undergraduate, graduate, and ARE scholarships and grants to…
Sustainability
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
December 4, 2023
Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis. This guide explores how to design…
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 -…
Sustainability
AIA 2030 Commitment By the Numbers
September 24, 2024
The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architects and firms a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress towards a carbon-neutral future. Access the…
Resilience
Community resilience design resources
December 5, 2023
Explore resources and organizations to help you design and build a more resilient community through community engagement, risk analysis, inclusive design, and…
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AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
September 22, 2025
The AIA Compensation & Benefits Report is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!