Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.
Architecture Award
TIDE Academy
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of TIDE Academy in Menlo Park, CA provides flexible and diverse STEAM-focused learning spaces inspired by the…
Best Practices
Pathways to firm ownership & leadership
December 1, 2023
Explore architecture firm best practices on leadership succession and development to nurture and expand the skills of emerging professionals and young…
Architecture Award
Minneapolis Public Service Building
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Minneapolis Public Service Building proposes a contemporary alternative to civic design—demonstrating how…
Continuing education for architects and the AEC industry
AIA continuing education (CE) is universally recognized around the world as the AEC industry’s best learning. Virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer education...
Healthcare Design Award
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Children’s Hospital Vertical Expansion
July 17, 2023
The award-winning healthcare design of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Children’s Hospital Vertical Expansion provides three new floors…
Healthcare Design Award
Sarasota Memorial Hospital–Venice
July 17, 2023
The award-winning healthcare design of Sarasota Memorial Hospital creates a new source of high-quality medical services for the growing population of Venice…
Join AIA as an International Associate member
Join AIA as an International Associate member and connect with architecture professionals in 200+ chapters and 100+ countries.
Join AIA as a National Allied member
Join AIA as an Allied member and leverage tools, resources, and the AIA community to succeed in every aspect of the AEC industry.
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The balance sheet & KPI
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
An understanding of the basics of accounting for architecture firms—including industry…
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…
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The income statement & KPIs
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
Learn the basics of accounting for architecture firms relating to the Income Statement, or…
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…
Twenty-five Year Award
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The AIA Twenty-five Year Award is awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Career and the profession
A problem well stated: Owner project requirements
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Micheal Lough
Chapter 9.07 Emerging issues in project delivery
A well-written owner project requirement (OPR) is the key to creating unity of…
Climate action
AIA is transforming how the architecture profession and the AEC industry design for climate, people, and communities. Our members are leading the way, acting as...
About AIA
Explore the mission and vision of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Learn about AIA's commitment to advancing architecture and shaping the profession…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Confluence Park
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of Confluence Park creates a living laboratory designed to broaden visitors’ understanding of South Texas ecotypes and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office creates a sustainable work environment that fosters a greater collaboration…
