7 Key issues on the ballot for architects and AIA this election season
October 28, 2024
AIA is ensuring that architects have a powerful voice in shaping policies that impact the profession and the planet.
Terms & conditions for AIA membership
Please read the following terms and conditions for AIA membership. By agreeing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and...
Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members and covers general obligations as well as obligations to...
Rules of Procedure
Complaints submitted to the National Ethics Council (NEC) are handled according to the NEC’s Rules of Procedure. Revised February 25, 2025.
National Ethics Council's Decisions & Advisory Opinions
The information set forth herein is specific to the unique facts and circumstances of a particular case.
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for architects: Strategies for creative practice
October 31, 2024
Small and emerging practices are essential to the health and vitality of architecture.
Business Intelligence
The latest insights from the 2024 Firm Survey Report
November 4, 2024
The Business of Architecture 2024: The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other...
AIA Resolutions
AIA members may submit a resolution which is a formal request from the membership to the Board of Directors to take particular action.
COTE Top Ten Award 2022
Discover design excellence with the COTE® Top Ten Award 2022 winners. Explore groundbreaking architectural achievements leading the way in sustainability and…
AIA commends the Biden-Harris administration on zero emission goals for the building industry
September 29, 2023
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has long acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis and is excited to continue its support of the Biden-Harris…
Building science and technology
A look at net-zero carbon progress in embodied carbon & renewable energy projects
November 7, 2024
What net-zero carbon progress has been made in the last year from more than 23,000 projects totaling 3.8 billion GSF? This key climate action program brings...
Business Intelligence
Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
Affordable housing
Can co-op development be a housing crisis solution?
November 7, 2024
Architects are taking a lead role in a cooperative housing surge.
Housing Award
Housing Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the Housing Award 2025 winners, recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Interior Architecture Award
Interior Architecture Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Celebrate the year’s most exceptional interior spaces, recognized by AIA as the best in interior architecture and design.
Justice Facilities Review Award
Justice Facilities Review Awards 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2025 winners, recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2025, recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community…
Resilience
Designing for disaster: How architects are building a resilient future
May 23, 2025
Three case studies exemplify a holistic approach to resilient design.
Small Project Award
Small Project Award 2025
June 5, 2025
AIA Small Project Award 2025 celebrates excellence in design across projects of all sizes. These winning works prove that impactful architecture isn’t limited…
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2025 winners—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
