It's important for architects to help shape building codes. Here's why.
October 18, 2024
We spoke with Dierdre Leclair, AIA, chair of the AIA Codes & Standards Committee, about her role at this week's ICC 2024 Conference Expo.
Resilience
Using SAP training to aid recovery after the Lahaina wildfires
October 24, 2024
Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, on the rewards of aiding in disaster assistance after wildfires in Hawai'i.
Design specialty
Three winning strategies for smart building design
November 28, 2023
Author: Deltek
September 30, 2021
Smart buildings use automation to optimize the processes that occur inside a building—benefiting the environment, tenants, and…
Career and the profession
Championing Chief Architects
February 15, 2024
Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future
Social impact
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...
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
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…
AIA Champions Climate Action with Building Solutions at COP29 for Enhanced Resilience
November 12, 2024
AIA is sending a delegation to COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This is the fourth year AIA has sent a delegation…
The third AIA Headquarters Renewal Interns cohort has concluded. Emerging leaders share what they learned and how the experience is shaping their future in the...
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…
Materials
Get to know the newest roof in town: Hybrid roof assemblies
November 13, 2024
AIA partner GAF explores hybrid roofs, which combine various roof materials to help meet efficiency, durability, resiliency, and sustainability goals.
Architecture Award
Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
June 3, 2024
Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2024: Architecture firm billings continue to decline
September 18, 2024
Three-quarters of firm leaders are at least somewhat confident that business conditions will improve over the next 12–18 months
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2024: Architecture firm billings remain soft
October 23, 2024
Nearly four in 10 firms report an increase in billings from reconstruction projects over the past few years
Architecture Award
Thurston Hall Renovation
June 3, 2024
The Thurston Hall Renovation project transformed a historic residence hall at George Washington University into a vibrant, modern living-learning environment…
Housing Award 2024
Explore the AIA Housing Award 2024 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Architecture Award
Student Success District, University of Arizona
June 3, 2024
The Student Success District, University of Arizona is an award-winning project that transforms multiple existing buildings into an interconnected, vibrant, and…
Design for Aging Review Award
Gramercy Senior Housing
December 8, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Gramercy Senior Housing in Los Angeles delivers 64 apartments to low-income residents in an expensive market, offering…
Housing Award
Gramercy Senior Housing
March 13, 2023
The award-winning housing design of Gramercy Senior Housing in Los Angeles delivers 64 sorely needed apartments to low-income and homeless seniors in one of the…
