As the effects of climate change become more tangible and urgent, resilient design becomes crucial for establishing secure, healthy, sustainable communities...
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
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
AIA 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...
Resource Center
Explore AIA resources to help you succeed in every aspect of architecture and design, including climate action, equity, firm management, business acumen, and...
Using the AIA designation
The AIA designation signals the highest standards of architectural practice, and it’s recognized by clients, the public, colleagues, and the AEC industry as a...
AIA award winners
An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA award winners across nearly 30 categories whose...
Best Practices
Four ways architects can fight climate change
November 29, 2023
Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…
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Education Facility Design Award
Kent State University, Design Innovation Hub
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Design Innovation Hub at Kent State University creates a flexible, egalitarian environment for students to…
Climate action
Climate Action Plan
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Climate Action Plan provides architects with actionable steps, tools, and resources to achieve climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and decarbonization…
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…
Housing Award
Housing Award 2023
December 1, 2023
Explore the Housing Award 2023 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Interior Architecture Award
Interior Architecture Award 2024
June 7, 2024
Explore the AIA Interior Architecture Award 2024 winners—recognized as the best in interior architecture and design.
Design for Economy—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design adds economic value for owners, occupants, the community, and the planet—regardless of the project size and budget.
Interior Architecture Award
Interior Architecture Award 2023
December 5, 2023
Explore the AIA Interior Architecture Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in interior architecture and design.
Justice Facilities Review Award
Justice Facilities Review Awards 2023
December 8, 2023
Explore the AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2023
December 8, 2023
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2023—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development…
Materials
5 reasons drinking water should factor into your design
June 9, 2025
AIA partner Elkay explores how innovative water solutions are transforming architectural spaces.
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2024
June 7, 2024
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2024—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development…
