Harvey Mudd College, Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center at Harvey Mudd College creates the first-ever home for the school’s…
Business Intelligence
Why architects should be wary of indemnification clauses
February 6, 2018
Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…
AIA member groups
AIA member groups offer tailored online tools, exclusive access to forums, networking, and other resources aimed at elevating your architecture knowledge and...
Business Intelligence
The value of a comprehensive owner-architect contract
February 6, 2018
A written agreement between an architect and owner is the best way to set the parties’ expectations on a project and reduce the likelihood of a later dispute…
Business Intelligence
Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Education Facility Design Award
Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School in Pennsylvania explores the intersection of elementary schools and children’s…
Materials
Declare: Increasing transparency in the building market
April 3, 2018
Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…
EDI
AIA 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…
Education Facility Design Award
Columbia Business School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of Columbia Business School in New York doubles the school’s existing square footage while providing a compelling space for the…
The AIA 2030 Commitment
The AIA 2030 Commitment is an actionable climate strategy that gives us a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment...
AIA Materials Pledge
Architects and designers can help improve the health of the planet and people by giving careful thought to how they evaluate products and finishes. AIA...
Business Intelligence
What is the architect’s obligation to design to budget?
March 4, 2019
Updated: April 15, 2019
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
Architects are often asked: “How will you manage the design process so the cost is within the client…
Business Intelligence
ABI October 2023: Business conditions continue to soften at architecture firms
November 30, 2023
Business conditions at continued to soften in October 2023, with the ABI score declining to 44.3. Read more & subscribe to the Architecture Billings Index.
Health
A growing body of practice-based evidence demonstrates the profound impact that forward-looking design decisions can have on an array of urgent health...
Business Intelligence
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…
Awards FAQ
Submissions for AIA Awards vary for each award program and are recognized annually at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design®. Get your important questions…
Education Facility Design Award
University of Illinois at Chicago, Academic and Residential Complex (UIC ARC)
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Academic and Residential Complex creates UIC’s first living-learning community while bridging the gap between…
Leadership Education
Take your leadership skills to the next level with AIA. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your ability to lead, take on a larger role at your firm or in your...
Education Facility Design Award
Founders Hall, Foster School of Business
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of Founders Hall at the University of Washington sets a new standard for embodied and operational carbon reduction…
Climate action
ROI: The economic case for resilient design
November 30, 2023
The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…
