AIA and its members are committed to the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all laws and regulations, including federal and state antitrust laws...
An Investigation into Bias in the Architecture Profession
The Elephant in the (Well-Designed) Room examines how bias in the architecture profession affects various workplace processes, including hiring practices...
Career and the profession
AIA 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…
Sustainability
How residential design offers opportunities for sustainability
December 17, 2024
Sustainable home projects can directly benefit both homeowners and architects.
Business Conditions remain flat at Architecture Firms, ABI data shows
December 18, 2024
New project inquiries steadily increasing.
How to work with an architect
September 27, 2024
AIA has compiled resources to help you start the process of working with an architect. Whether you’re adding a new room, redesigning your kitchen, or building…
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...
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2024: Business conditions remain soft at architecture firms
July 23, 2024
More than one-quarter of architecture firms currently report being understaffed
Business Intelligence
ABI May 2024: Business conditions at architecture firms continue to soften
June 26, 2024
Few architecture firms report recent work on construction megaprojects
Research
AIA is empowering architects to use and engage in research to advance their firm, profession, and industry. Our research action plan includes increased...
Statement from the AIA Board of Directors
August 26, 2024
Board statement on results of independent review.
2023 Honorary Members
The following individuals have been recognized as Honorary AIA Members for their notable contributions and service outside the architecture profession...
Business Intelligence
Indemnification Clauses: All You Need to Know
November 29, 2023
Author: Glenn W. Birx, FAIA
December 2, 2020 | Updated: December 8, 2020
An indemnification clause can greatly increase an architect’s risk if poorly written…
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2023: Business conditions soften at architecture firms
November 29, 2023
In August, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell below 50 to 48.1. The ABI August 2023 marks the eleventh consecutive month where billings…
Best Practices
ROI: Codes, standards, & reporting on resilient design
November 28, 2023
Designing beyond building codes and standards provides significant resilience benefits to both building owners and occupants.
The value of architects in combatting the climate crisis
December 19, 2023
By Greg Menti
AIA representatives met with world leaders, US Senators, city and civic leaders, and many more key stakeholders at the United Nations Climate…
Kimberly Nicole Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, becomes first Black woman to serve as AIA president
December 18, 2023
By Patra Wroten
HOK principal Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, was inaugurated as the 2024 AIA president December 15 in Washington, DC.
Resilience
The State of Resiliency in the Built Environment
November 29, 2023
Addressing climate change requires a coordinated effort informed by the best data available. AIA and Owens Corning are proud to present a comprehensive report…
Business Intelligence
Reducing risk after a terminated owner-architect agreement
December 1, 2023
An owner can terminate an owner-architect agreement at will. Explore how you can specify copyright protection of your design documents and reduce your risk…
Business Intelligence
Understanding copyright protection for architects
December 1, 2023
Copyright is an important and valuable right that all architects have. Understand and use copyright protection to protect your work from being usurped by others…
