ABI January 2024: Business conditions remain soft at architecture firms to start the year
February 21, 2024
For the second consecutive month, business conditions remained weak at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest, where modest growth was seen.
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2023: Architecture firm billings remain flat
November 29, 2023
Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2024: Pace of billings decline at architecture firms slows slightly
May 22, 2024
Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects
2023 Architects Journey to Specification reveals post-pandemic shifts in firm culture, product experimentation
February 2, 2024
For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection.
Design for Integration—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn about design integration and explore the design for integration toolkit, resources, and case studies in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Introduction—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn how to use and apply the AIA Framework for Design Excellence to your work and explore complementary resources in this introduction section.
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...
Career and the profession
Articulating AIA's voice in 2025
January 6, 2025
Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, plans to address AI and housing solutions as 2025 AIA President.
Business Intelligence
ROI: Increasing asset values
November 28, 2023
Owners and developers are interested in the financial upsides of high-performance design, particularly increasing asset or market value. Green labeling and…
Firm Management
ROI: Attracting & retaining talent
June 22, 2021
Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…
Unique new ceiling imparts dynamic sense of movement at BWI Airport
February 20, 2024
Airport management desired a system that would stand out and create the illusion of a higher ceiling. JMT Architecture worked with AIA partner Armstrong to…
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Design and health
Inclusive restrooms & locker rooms in K-12 schools
June 11, 2024
Contributed by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA
AIA Best Practices
Inclusive restroom & locker rooms offer a more human and…
Climate action
Planning for change
November 29, 2023
Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…
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…
2024 Future Forward Grant Awarded to “It Takes A Village” Initiative
June 21, 2024
The 2024 AIA Future Forward Grant was awarded to Silvia Colpani, Assoc. AIA, Alya Staber, and Elona Habipi of Jones Architecture. Their proposal, “It Takes a…
2023 Ends with Continued Weak Business Conditions for Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
January 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4…
AIA announces recipients for the Young Architects Award 2024
April 1, 2024
AIA has selected 30 recipients for the AIA Young Architects Award. The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional…
AIA announces winners of the Associates Award 2024
April 1, 2024
AIA has selected five recipients for the AIA Associates Award. The Associates Award is given to individual Associate AIA members to recognize outstanding…
After Strong 2023 Performance, the Construction Sector will Weaken Through 2025
January 22, 2024
Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year according to The American Institute of…